don1047 Loc: Colorado

Infamous for bait and switch and gray market.

dbgrizzzz

From what I've read for many years, this is not an "Honest Abe". Everyone, over the years, can't be wrong.

philo Loc: philo, ca

years ago i wanted a lens that was on back order. Abe told me i wouldn't be billed until the item was shipped. the next day the charge was on my card, and no lens.
i would go with the many unpaid voices on uhh.

ReFlections Loc: From LA to AL

In three words: Run. Run Run...

RS Bandit

Stay away!!!!!

Blair Shaw Jr Loc: Dunnellon,Florida

Jim Plogger Loc: East Tennessee

All you have to do is open this UHH link for your answer.

https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/search-topic-list?q=Abe%27s+of+Maine&sectnum=0&username=

SuperflyTNT Loc: Manassas VA

Yep. It seems to pop up About every three months.

Charlie C Loc: North Liberty, IA

Very deceitful. Go elsewhere! Spread the word. Should not be in business.

Picture Taker Loc: Michigan Thumb

The stories I have been seeing is, the less you spend the less you lose. Spend $5.00 loses $5.00 but spend's $3.00 you will only lose $3.00.
This seems to be the story for years on the blog about that place.

JeffL Loc: New Jersey

Are you saying the experiences and opinions of fellow hogs are irrelevant?

limeybiker

If you want some fun with them order it, you will get a call back where they try and get more money out of you, been there done that eaten the tee shirt.

Bill Emmett Loc: Bow, New Hampshire

A few years ago I had a need for a Canon EF 24-105mm L lens. It didn't make any difference if the lens was "gray market" or not, it was for a specific project. After research, I bought the lens from Abe's of Maine. I was told upfront the lens was "Gray", but sold at a reduced price. It was also the newest version of the lens. Abe's also offered a free one year "Abe's" warranty. I've used the lens many times since purchase, and with the project. It still gets some use in the local woods here in New Hampshire, and works just fine. Of course, I've never had a Canon lens out of the box fail. So, I guess I'm happy with the lens, and happy with Abe's of Maine for selling me this lens. Sometimes I think people who bash some businesses just don't ask the right questions when they call to make an order. When you see a price on a new Canon lens a few hundred dollars lower than the Canon posted U.S. price, something is going on. Ask if the lens or camera is "gray" or not. Ask if the advertised product is "new" or not. Ask why the price differs from the "Fair Trade" price. Sometimes you may find a Canon lens cheaper at certain Canon distributors, but that distributor may have a special deal with Canon on that specific product, for a specific reason, like a high inventory of the product. Why the lens maybe "gray" could only be because of the country the lens was produced for had become less attractive to that market, and a excess of products could exist. Companies like Abe's of Maine could be a recipient of this type of product, most likely as a "outlet" for this type of lens.

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pego101

I have used a couple of times with no problems

gouldopfl

They sell mostly gray market good which means no warranty. They will sell you a warranty which is through them. By the time you pay for their warranty you good buy the goods at a reputable shop like B&H or Adorama. You could also call or lookup their BBB rating. No rating or low rating, NO GOOD.