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Nov 10, 2018 08:43:34   #
rcfees
 
Anybody have any experience with them? Seems like a gray market dealer.

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Nov 10, 2018 08:47:09   #
loosecanon Loc: Central Texas
 
Run fast in the opposite direction. Numerous previous posts about them.

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Nov 10, 2018 08:49:20   #
PixelStan77 Loc: Vermont/Chicago
 
rcfees wrote:
Anybody have any experience with them? Seems like a gray market dealer.
grey market dealer. No USA Manufacturer warranty.
Stick with B&H or Adorama.They have been known to strip out parts of the camera that came with the manufacturer and resell it to you. As previously stated run and don't spend your money at Abe's

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Nov 10, 2018 08:50:44   #
Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States
 
PixelStan77 wrote:
grey market dealer. No USA Manufacturer warranty.
Stick with B&H or Adorama.


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Nov 10, 2018 09:01:24   #
mleuck
 
Stay away

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Nov 10, 2018 09:02:02   #
rcfees
 
Roger that, thanks.

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Nov 10, 2018 09:03:04   #
cjc2 Loc: Hellertown PA
 
rcfees wrote:
Roger that, thanks.


Get as far away as fast as you can.

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Nov 10, 2018 09:08:52   #
rdubreuil Loc: Dummer, NH USA
 
rcfees wrote:
Anybody have any experience with them? Seems like a gray market dealer.


Before changing hands when they were actually Abe's of Maine they had a good reputation. Since then though they have become a bait and switch outfit and gray market dealer. Would recommend you steer clear of them.

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Nov 10, 2018 09:21:27   #
jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY
 
They were very good years ago, but then they changed hands and moved out of Maine. Manufacturers set camera prices, so a low price is not a good sign.

Some good dealers -
Adorama, Amazon, B&H, Cameta, Costco, Crutchfield, Hunt’s, Robert’s

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Nov 10, 2018 09:24:19   #
ppkwhat Loc: Gibsonton, FL
 
rcfees wrote:
Anybody have any experience with them? Seems like a gray market dealer.


Run as fast as you can in the opposite direction from their address and don't even stay on the same street - you can get contaminated by a GAS attack, return, and be forever sorry you doubled back. ABE is not ABLE to be honest - period!

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Nov 10, 2018 09:27:41   #
BebuLamar
 
Others advise you to run away. I say don't buy from them but if you're near their store come and take a look. Perhaps you can take some pics and let us see?

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Nov 11, 2018 07:24:47   #
billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
 
rcfees wrote:
Anybody have any experience with them? Seems like a gray market dealer.


STAY AWAY. STAY FAR, FAR, FAR, AWAY. Did I mention to stay FAR AWAY.

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Nov 11, 2018 07:28:30   #
bigjoe
 
rcfees wrote:
Anybody have any experience with them? Seems like a gray market dealer.


I bought a Lens from them and it was bait and switch You don’t need to do business with them there not honest business if you’re curious about their business practices google the Better Business Bureau in their city and see what up about them Good luck

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Nov 11, 2018 07:50:44   #
twice_shooter
 
Why does this question keep coming up? DO NOT BUY FROM ABE’S OF MAINE. EVER.

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Nov 11, 2018 07:56:51   #
Dannj
 
What do they say about the deal that seems too good?

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