Any Experience with Abe's of Maine?
Apr 9, 2015 14:57:46 #
I found the camera and gear I want to buy at a very good price at Abe's of Maine. Does anyone have experience purchasing from them? Has anyone returned anything to them? It's a new Canon so I ask is it really new? Is it grey market? Is it kosher?
Apr 9, 2015 15:06:06 #
Jonathan wrote:
I found the camera and gear I want to buy at a very good price at Abe's of Maine. Does anyone have experience purchasing from them? Has anyone returned anything to them? It's a new Canon so I ask is it really new? Is it grey market? Is it kosher?
I only ordered from them once, good deal on a good camera with full warranty. Only problem was they pestered the heck out of me peddling other add-ons I didn't want or need. I just didn't want the hassle so I didn't use them again but there wasn't anything wrong with the merchandise.
Apr 9, 2015 15:11:51 #
Jonathan wrote:
I found the camera and gear I want to buy at a very good price at Abe's of Maine. Does anyone have experience purchasing from them? Has anyone returned anything to them? It's a new Canon so I ask is it really new? Is it grey market? Is it kosher?
The old Abe's of Maine had a good rep. They went bankrupt in 2012.
The new one is classified as a "Bait and Switch" and has a very bad rep. Plus they are not an authorized Canon dealer like the old one.
look here: http://www.canonpricewatch.com/blog/2014/05/warning-avoid-abes-of-maine-and-other-bait-switch-retailers/
Apr 9, 2015 15:34:03 #
Jonathan wrote:
I found the camera and gear I want to buy at a very good price at Abe's of Maine. Does anyone have experience purchasing from them? Has anyone returned anything to them? It's a new Canon so I ask is it really new? Is it grey market? Is it kosher?
It used to be good, but now it's not. Ignore any good prices you might see. Buy from a real camera dealer. Yes, it is Kosher, but that's irrelevant. :D
Apr 9, 2015 16:06:42 #
jerryc41 wrote:
Yes, it is Kosher, but that's irrelevant. :D
If that's the case then your item won't ship until the 12th.
Plus I noticed that they only charge sales tax for NJ. So they may actually be Abe's of New Jersey.
Apr 9, 2015 16:40:30 #
robertjerl wrote:
The old Abe's of Maine had a good rep. They went bankrupt in 2012.
The new one is classified as a "Bait and Switch" and has a very bad rep. Plus they are not an authorized Canon dealer like the old one.
look here: http://www.canonpricewatch.com/blog/2014/05/warning-avoid-abes-of-maine-and-other-bait-switch-retailers/
The new one is classified as a "Bait and Switch" and has a very bad rep. Plus they are not an authorized Canon dealer like the old one.
look here: http://www.canonpricewatch.com/blog/2014/05/warning-avoid-abes-of-maine-and-other-bait-switch-retailers/
Indeed. :thumbup:
Apr 9, 2015 17:12:06 #
Swamp Gator wrote:
If that's the case then your item won't ship until the 12th.
Plus I noticed that they only charge sales tax for NJ. So they may actually be Abe's of New Jersey.
Plus I noticed that they only charge sales tax for NJ. So they may actually be Abe's of New Jersey.
I went to there store on Route 1 in Maine years ago - when they were still good. They've moved several times since then, but kept the name. It could be a whole different group of people running the store now.
Apr 9, 2015 18:59:50 #
mwsilvers
Loc: Central New Jersey
Swamp Gator wrote:
If that's the case then your item won't ship until the 12th.
Plus I noticed that they only charge sales tax for NJ. So they may actually be Abe's of New Jersey.
Plus I noticed that they only charge sales tax for NJ. So they may actually be Abe's of New Jersey.
Their one and only location is 5 miles from my house.
Apr 10, 2015 05:32:57 #
mikegreenwald
Loc: Illinois
Jonathan wrote:
I found the camera and gear I want to buy at a very good price at Abe's of Maine. Does anyone have experience purchasing from them? Has anyone returned anything to them? It's a new Canon so I ask is it really new? Is it grey market? Is it kosher?
Same answer as others: I ordered a camera from them, refused an expensive and not-needed accessory. The camera never showed up.
Apr 10, 2015 08:02:18 #
cetaft
Loc: The Big Apple
Really sorry to hear this. The old store/company had knowledge and class.
robertjerl wrote:
The old Abe's of Maine had a good rep. They went bankrupt in 2012.
The new one is classified as a "Bait and Switch" and has a very bad rep. Plus they are not an authorized Canon dealer like the old one.
look here: http://www.canonpricewatch.com/blog/2014/05/warning-avoid-abes-of-maine-and-other-bait-switch-retailers/
The new one is classified as a "Bait and Switch" and has a very bad rep. Plus they are not an authorized Canon dealer like the old one.
look here: http://www.canonpricewatch.com/blog/2014/05/warning-avoid-abes-of-maine-and-other-bait-switch-retailers/
Apr 10, 2015 08:21:06 #
robertjerl wrote:
The old Abe's of Maine had a good rep. They went bankrupt in 2012.
The new one is classified as a "Bait and Switch" and has a very bad rep. Plus they are not an authorized Canon dealer like the old one.
look here: http://www.canonpricewatch.com/blog/2014/05/warning-avoid-abes-of-maine-and-other-bait-switch-retailers/
The new one is classified as a "Bait and Switch" and has a very bad rep. Plus they are not an authorized Canon dealer like the old one.
look here: http://www.canonpricewatch.com/blog/2014/05/warning-avoid-abes-of-maine-and-other-bait-switch-retailers/
Excellent post and right on the money. Back in the 80's and 90's I bought lots of stuff from them and never looked back-excellent quality, huge selection, great service and very competitive prices. Now I would only buy stuff like camera bags, filters or other stuff that is relatively inexpensive and hard to screw up.
Apr 10, 2015 08:28:11 #
Jonathan wrote:
I found the camera and gear I want to buy at a very good price at Abe's of Maine. Does anyone have experience purchasing from them? Has anyone returned anything to them? It's a new Canon so I ask is it really new? Is it grey market? Is it kosher?
Pretty good to deal with about 15-20 years ago. Then they started pushing extras you didn't need at ridiculous prices so I stopped buying from them. Found B&H, Adorama, and Cameta, who are very professional.
Apr 10, 2015 08:42:47 #
Swamp Gator wrote:
If that's the case then your item won't ship until the 12th.
Plus I noticed that they only charge sales tax for NJ. So they may actually be Abe's of New Jersey.
Plus I noticed that they only charge sales tax for NJ. So they may actually be Abe's of New Jersey.
I believe they're on Rte. 22 in the Somerville area of NJ.
Apr 10, 2015 09:45:38 #
Swamp Gator wrote:
If that's the case then your item won't ship until the 12th.
Plus I noticed that they only charge sales tax for NJ. So they may actually be Abe's of New Jersey.
Plus I noticed that they only charge sales tax for NJ. So they may actually be Abe's of New Jersey.
Not necessarily, in most states the Sales and Use taxes are only applicable if the item is bought in or shipped to a location within the state, but if they have any 'brick an mortar' facility in the state to which they are shipping, they are then obligated to collect that state's tax, if they are registered as a sales tax agent in that other state . That's why most internet purchases from states other than your own are not taxed.
Apr 10, 2015 09:47:34 #
mwsilvers wrote:
Their one and only location is 5 miles from my house.
Which is why Abe's of Maine collects NJ tax,
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