traderjohn Loc: New York City

I agree with you about the reliability of some merchandisers. How do you "strip down" a lens?? If you are only looking for the lens and understand it is produced by Nikon but not covered in the US regarding warranty. The "grey market" label is not a factor. In what way can you get screwed? Talking only about a lens. You are so right about the other stuff.

banjonut Loc: Southern Michigan

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

And how Gig and Meg became Gigs and Megs.....

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Obviously, people buy from them because they've been in business for a while. Their prices are low because you don't get what you would get from an authorized dealer. You have to balance your desire to save money with your desire to complete a transaction easily and get a good product. Check used prices on eBay. You can get a good used one for less than Abe is charging.

Recent sales -
https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_nkw=nikkor+16-80mm+f%2F2.8-4+vr&_sacat=0&LH_ItemCondition=3000&rt=nc&LH_Sold=1&LH_Complete=1

mizzee Loc: Boston,Ma

Don’t do business with them!

mborn Loc: Massachusetts

Not again about Abes

Italian Al

Several years ago, I purchased a Nikon point and shoot digital camera, along with an accompanying lens for a dear friend of mine. He knew that I had been an avid amateur photographer and asked for some advise, primarily because the digital scene had become a recent phenomenon. I was embarrassed with the outcome. First, the delivery was delayed for more than a month. Upon its arrival, I discovered that the camera and the lens were both grey market items. While discussing the original purchase on the phone with an employee, he indicated that the camera and lens were both fully warranted by the manufacturer and that Abe's did not sell any grey market items. When the package arrived, I did find that the lens was defective, so I then called Abe's, only to discover the many lies that had lain beneath the entire purchase. Since there existed many fabrications about the entire episode, I was totally embarrassed by my need to relay the information to my friend. Never again for me! Stay away from this fraudulent so-called photo business, as you will sorely be disappointed with the outcome. Buy from a reputable dealer and be comforted by the fact that your purchase and guarantee will be honored fully. Lesson learned for me and anyone who is looking for a good deal.

newsguygeorge Loc: Victoria, Texas

Maybe the administrators can make "Abe's of Maine" a sticky so people .... never mind.

amfoto1 Loc: San Jose, Calif. USA

If you also Google "Abes of Maine" you'll find out that...

1. No one named Abe works there.
2. They ain't in Maine.
3. All the previous responses are correct... walk, no RUN away as fast as you can!

stuart416

Gray all the way. You'll buy it and then receive a phone call trying to increase you so that you get what should have been in the box in the first place. Caveat emptor!

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Rab-Eye Loc: Indiana

I was wondering if it’s the same lens that came with my D500. If so, it’s an f/4, not a 2.8-4.

crapshooter Loc: Fox, Alaska

I lense some money one time, but no more.

Bill P

I could be a kit lens(e), as places like this often strip down kits from the factory into separate parts, so some guy got the camera body, and oh by the way, do you want the body cap, battery, charger, ugly strap, manual, etc. and those are all extra.

Certainly not saying that makes them any more honest.

Nikon1201

Try KEH best price and great warranty