Abe's?
Apr 3, 2021 12:48:43 #
MDI Mainer wrote:
This is a patently false statement. Here's what Amazon actually says:
The A-to-z Guarantee protects you when you buy items sold and fulfilled by a third-party seller. It covers both the timely delivery and condition of your items. If you're not happy with either, you can make a claim. Our team will decide if you're eligible for a refund.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=GQ37ZCNECJKTFYQV
The A-to-z Guarantee protects you when you buy items sold and fulfilled by a third-party seller. It covers both the timely delivery and condition of your items. If you're not happy with either, you can make a claim. Our team will decide if you're eligible for a refund.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=GQ37ZCNECJKTFYQV
Hello!!! Read the fine print: " You can make a claim. Our team will decide if you are eligible for a refund." There is absolutely no guarantee of a refund. Stick with trusted sellers or things sold directly by Amazon where you are fully protected. Why put yourself at risk???
Apr 3, 2021 12:55:48 #
cjc2 wrote:
You sound like either an Abe's employee. There is NO OTHER WAY you would support that seller!
No, I've just saved -- over the past few years -- about $900 dealing with Abe's. But I've also bought from B&H, Adorama and Amazon directly, when it made better sense to do so. If you're savvy and know what you're doing, you can get a good deal at Abe's. So for me it's been worth it, even if they left Maine many years ago.
Apr 3, 2021 13:00:33 #
jdub82 wrote:
Hello!!! Read the fine print: " You can make a claim. Our team will decide if you are eligible for a refund." There is absolutely no guarantee of a refund. Stick with trusted sellers or things sold directly by Amazon where you are fully protected. Why put yourself at risk???
If you think Amazon is not pro-consumer to the max you haven't ever dealt with them as a seller. I have, and I know that they resolve any doubt in favor of the buyer.
And that's been my experience too when I've made an A-t-Z claim as a buyer.
So as far as I'm concerned there is just not enough real risk buying from a third party on the Amazon platform if you get a good enough deal on a particular item.
Apr 3, 2021 13:07:57 #
RatGMAN wrote:
Is Abe's of Maine a trusted supplier? Prices are pretty good.
Nope.
Apr 3, 2021 13:19:58 #
RatGMAN wrote:
Is Abe's of Maine a trusted supplier? Prices are pretty good.
🐍
Apr 3, 2021 13:47:26 #
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Apr 3, 2021 13:56:54 #
Contrary opinion here. Maybe they are to be avoided, but I bought my D850 from them 2 years ago. Price was fair (not cheap) and I encountered no issues.
Apr 3, 2021 13:58:54 #
Abe's has been discussed on this site numerous times. Try typing this into your browser:
site:www.uglyhedgehog.com Abes of Maine
site:www.uglyhedgehog.com Abes of Maine
Apr 3, 2021 14:47:07 #
RatGMAN wrote:
Is Abe's of Maine a trusted supplier? Prices are pretty good.
Check their reputation through reliable rating sites - then compare to reviews for known reliable businesses - you can trust B&H Photo, Adorama, Henry’s, Robert’s - and many others. If you are talking about new cameras and lenses you will find that all of the reputable dealers have the same pricing - those prices are set by the manufacturers - a business listing the same item at a lower price should raise a very big red flag.
Apr 3, 2021 15:16:59 #
epd1947 wrote:
Check their reputation through reliable rating sites - then compare to reviews for known reliable businesses - you can trust B&H Photo, Adorama, Henry’s, Robert’s - and many others. If you are talking about new cameras and lenses you will find that all of the reputable dealers have the same pricing - those prices are set by the manufacturers - a business listing the same item at a lower price should raise a very big red flag.
Apr 3, 2021 15:35:59 #
RatGMAN wrote:
Is Abe's of Maine a trusted supplier? Prices are pretty good.
Everything I've heard is no. The they deal in a ton of grey market items. European models, refurbs with no warranty - that sort of thing.
Apr 3, 2021 15:39:24 #
"All of the reputable dealers have the same pricing - those prices are set by the manufacturers - a business listing the same item at a lower price should raise a very big red flag." So some believe. Not me.
As far as I'm concerned, the red flag is this -- these low-price dealers have decided not to accede to the manufacturers' price-fixing schemes to gouge US consumers. So they buy and sell the identical product (albeit with a different warranty) which has been sourced from a foreign supplier at a competitive price and pass the savings onto the buyer. As long as you know what you're doing, you might as well reap the benefit.
PS A European or Asian model of a camera might have 20+ languages to select from on initial setup, but English will always be there.
As far as I'm concerned, the red flag is this -- these low-price dealers have decided not to accede to the manufacturers' price-fixing schemes to gouge US consumers. So they buy and sell the identical product (albeit with a different warranty) which has been sourced from a foreign supplier at a competitive price and pass the savings onto the buyer. As long as you know what you're doing, you might as well reap the benefit.
PS A European or Asian model of a camera might have 20+ languages to select from on initial setup, but English will always be there.
Apr 3, 2021 15:40:42 #
Apr 3, 2021 15:41:35 #
MDI Mainer wrote:
"All of the reputable dealers have the same p... (show quote)
Attached to the wrong post again - sorry.
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