Graymarket camera
Dec 6, 2019 07:58:45 #
Run away, fast...
shieldsadvert wrote:
I saw a graymarket Sony a6500 on sale at Abe's of Maine for $839. Is this a good deal; they warranty it for 90 days.
Dec 6, 2019 08:08:07 #
mas24
Loc: Southern CA
First it was 42nd Street Photo, now it's Abe's Of Maine. But, a deal is hard to ignore. Especially, if you have no idea the vendor is a Scammer. According to some on this forum. Abe's Of Maine was a reputable business at one time. But, we're bought out by others. That's when things got worse.
Dec 6, 2019 08:09:32 #
Dec 6, 2019 08:14:43 #
markinvictoria
Loc: Victoria TX
I recently purchased a Gray Market Nikon 18-140 thru Amazon by Abe's for $238.80. Adorama had a refurb for about the same money...but they were on one of their long holidays and I needed it by the weekend. Amazon prime had it in my hands in 2 days. So far...so good! I wouldn't go that route for a more expensive camera...but for a fairly cheap lens at less than half the cost of a new US version...it seemed like a no brainer.
Dec 6, 2019 08:17:05 #
Dec 6, 2019 08:19:38 #
I guess that I have been lucky, I have bought 3 cameras and a lens or two and a flash from Abes with no problems.
Dec 6, 2019 08:20:47 #
shieldsadvert wrote:
I saw a graymarket Sony a6500 on sale at Abe's of Maine for $839. Is this a good deal; they warranty it for 90 days.
I would never buy anything from Abe’s of Maine
Bud
Dec 6, 2019 08:21:16 #
shieldsadvert wrote:
I saw a graymarket Sony a6500 on sale at Abe's of Maine for $839. Is this a good deal; they warranty it for 90 days.
shieldsadvert,
If you want: 1-headaches, 2-problems galore, 3-learning to hate, 4-tests of your patience,
5-feeling sick, 6-learning new slangs and bad words in every language, and 8-feeling your rights have been violated; then BY ALL MEANS, BUY FROM THEM.
Dec 6, 2019 08:22:39 #
Dec 6, 2019 08:32:52 #
There is only one serious problem with gray market gear and that is that as a rule those that represent it here in this country will not do the repairs or offer any warranty.
A gray market camera is not different from one that has been genuinely imported and usually it is cheaper but if anything goes wrong it will have to be sent overseas.
Have peace of mind and buy US import.
A gray market camera is not different from one that has been genuinely imported and usually it is cheaper but if anything goes wrong it will have to be sent overseas.
Have peace of mind and buy US import.
Dec 6, 2019 08:42:25 #
With luck on your side, you are more willing to risk buying grey market equipment.
Dec 6, 2019 09:40:00 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
shieldsadvert wrote:
I saw a graymarket Sony a6500 on sale at Abe's of Maine for $839. Is this a good deal; they warranty it for 90 days.
Proceed with care, Abe's of Maine is not like honest Abe, in fact, most of the time, it is just the opposite.
Dec 6, 2019 09:46:56 #
Abe’s of Maine was good when they were in Maine. Since they moved (a few times) sold tastiness, the new owner seem to want to trade on the previous owners reputation, all the while operating substantially different than the original owners. I would buy nothing from them today. I doubt, although I could be wrong, that the camera will come in a factory supplied carton with all original equipment pieces included. It’s your money, spend it as you like. For me, I’ll stick with Adorama, B&H, Cameta, and Unique Photo, or my local shop in Hartford, CT, Camera Bar.
Dec 6, 2019 10:00:47 #
Unfortunately, Abe's isn't a good place to shop anymore. Look elsewhere and buy a genuine Sony camera imported through the regular channels.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1326406-REG/sony_alpha_a6500_mirrorless_digital.html/?ap=y&ap=y&smp=y&smp=y&lsft=BI%3A514&gclid=CjwKCAiAlajvBRB_EiwA4vAqiCrP16Eq5zB6D0KddEkzmR2h05S9rC5JdVKDX2fkbY34KBoCyl9iMRoCkdsQAvD_BwE
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1326406-REG/sony_alpha_a6500_mirrorless_digital.html/?ap=y&ap=y&smp=y&smp=y&lsft=BI%3A514&gclid=CjwKCAiAlajvBRB_EiwA4vAqiCrP16Eq5zB6D0KddEkzmR2h05S9rC5JdVKDX2fkbY34KBoCyl9iMRoCkdsQAvD_BwE
Dec 6, 2019 10:50:58 #
RKL349 wrote:
Abe’s of Maine was good when they were in Maine. S... (show quote)
Should read in the second sentence “sold the business”.
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