Abe's of Main

[ray*j*gun]

Hi,

I don't know if this is the right place for this question but I have noticed that "Abe's of Main" has some good prices on all their products....does anyone have any experience with them? I;m thinking about a digital SLR and they seem to have the goods and the best deals.

Thanks as always!

 

[Al Patterson]

Hi,

I don't know if this is the right place for this question but I have noticed that "Abe's of Main" has some good prices on all their products....does anyone have any experience with them? I;m thinking about a digital SLR and they seem to have the goods and the best deals.

Thanks as always!

All I know is that Abe's isn't really in Maine. If you lie about simple facts like that, I'm not going to trust you. I've bought from B&H and Adorama over the years with good results. I also buy from Amazon.

 

[Bill58]

I think I've read somewhere (maybe www.photo.net) "he" is a big time crook.

 

[scottkathe]

What Al said! I've been burned before going for the cheapest price. Now I always buy from B and H, Adorama or KEH for used stuff. I found this seller rating http://www.resellerratings.com/store/Abe_s_of_Maine

If it were me-I'd steer clear.

Scott

 

[DeeCee3]

Try Brooklyn

Try Brooklyn

No, Abe's of Maine is NOT in the Pine Tree State. If you'll look carefully at their print and web ads, you'll see they're in Brooklyn, NY. It's my understanding that the original Abe was a Downeaster but decided business would be better in The Big Apple.

Now, insofar as their being shysters is concerned, I'd be very reticent to paint them as such without giving some concrete evidence. Anyone who wants to check them out can go to the www.photo.net section on vendors and read the comments themselves...then decide.

dc

 

[ray*j*gun]

Thanks all!!!!

I have also bought many ,many products from B&H and Adorama as well as KEH. The three have always been excellent to deal with. I generally don't go for the price only option but I felt I should ask to see if there was a good value savings ratio from Abe's.

I think I will take the known quantity and stay with outfits I have used before.

Thanks again all!!

 

[Sonnar Brian]

It's been a few years, but my wife ordered a leather case for my Nikon F3HP from Abe's of Maine for a Christmas present. She got it at the advertised price, which was a good bit less than other places. She told me they were friendly, and did not push anything on her.

 

[George S.]

There ain't no Abe and they ain't in Maine, so why lie like that? Google them and you'll find lots of bait-and-switch horror stories. Stay Away!

 

[kshapero]

Where I shop:
1. Cameraquest, PhotoVillage, Popflash
2. B&H, Adorama, Amazon
3. KEH (used)
4. Best Buy, Ritz, Wolf (little stuff, walk in)

 

[mackigator]

List of Brooklyn and NJ camera shop storefronts

List of Brooklyn and NJ camera shop storefronts

Amazon, Adorama, B&H, KEH. That's my short list and it's been years since I've had to buy anywhere else. And add Newegg and MWave to the list of good places if you are looking for computer gear.

If you've never seen it, check out this list of camera dealer storefronts in Brooklyn and New Jersey. It lists the web sites and business information paired with the actual businesses. Abe's is on the list, as is B&H, as are the 100's of scammers:

http://donwiss.com/pictures/BrooklynStores/#moved

 

[navilluspm]

I used Abe's once for a Canon EF- 85mm. The transaction went smoothly. I'd use them again if the it was new and the price was right.

Edit: I used them when I lived in Milwaukee. I have not made an international purchase from them

 

[rpsawin]

I bought a video camera from them a few years ago and had no problems at all. I actually knew that they were not in Maine. I did not think I was being lied to because "Abe" in "Maine" did not take my order. I have, however, quit eating at Wendy's since I found some guy cooked my cheeseburger and the woman who took my order was named Kate....not a Wendy to be found anywhere...lying no goods!!!

 

[dcsang]

I've seen "Abe's Of Maine" ads around for quite some time - but I too have only shopped at B&H (online/phone/in person) and Adorama (in person only).

I just have to laugh a bit about this because it reminds me of the store named "Going Out of Business" from the movie "You Don't Mess With The Zohan" - the store isn't going out of business but the owners named the store that way because it was "good for business" 😀

Cheers,
Dave

 

[dmr]

I think Abe's USED to be in Maine, but now I believe they're in Brooklyn or some such.

If I'm correct, formerly of Brooklyn, now over in Jersey somewhere.

 

[Al Patterson]

I bought a video camera from them a few years ago and had no problems at all. I actually knew that they were not in Maine. I did not think I was being lied to because "Abe" in "Maine" did not take my order. I have, however, quit eating at Wendy's since I found some guy cooked my cheeseburger and the woman who took my order was named Kate....not a Wendy to be found anywhere...lying no goods!!!

Well, Wendy WAS the daughter of the founder of the chain, which he named after her. (And yes, I know you are being sarcastic.)

Having read the reseller rating for "Abe", I'd avoid them.

 

[jke]

I just have to laugh a bit about this because it reminds me of the store named "Going Out of Business" from the movie "You Don't Mess With The Zohan" - the store isn't going out of business but the owners named the store that way because it was "good for business"

There are actually stores in NYC that are named "50% Off!". They sell handbags or shoes or something. When the economic slump hit, they changed their name to "90% Off!".

 

[RF-Addict]

I have just recently bought from Abe's - they are legit. I had zero problems with the transaction and would buy from them again. They are NOT one of those bait and switch scammers from Brooklyn.

 

[George S.]

I have just recently bought from Abe's - they are legit. I had zero problems with the transaction and would buy from them again. They are NOT one of those bait and switch scammers from Brooklyn.

They may have been legit for yours and others here who have said they had no problems, but look them up- many many others would disagree- they ARE scammers and thieves. This is from my own experience a few years back-

THEM: "Yeah".
ME: " I'm interested in the Canon lens on sale in your ad."
THEM: "Let me have your credit card number."
ME: "Why? You haven't told me if you have the lens in stock yet."
THEM: "We need to have your number to get the process going."
ME: "What process? I'd like to ask you a couple of questions.
THEM: "We need your number before we can help you."
ME: HANGS UP.

 

[Sonnar Brian]

Like many stores, I am sure more than one person works there. Sales people come and go, some you need to get rid of. When i worked in a camera shop, we had one guy that was a "scammer". He would push extras on customers, not show them less expensive alternatives. I always treated a customer as if I were spending my own money.

My wife was very happy with her treatment when dealing with Abe's of Maine on the phone, no attempt to push anything else on her when ordering the Case. The Nikon Strap was in it, as it should have been. No extra charge for it.

 

[bean_counter]

It has been several years, but I had no troubles. Was a significant savings, and for me was the difference between affording the item, or not.

As far as the location/name, it's no big deal, just a continuation of an established business name; after all, Coca-Cola no longer has its namesake ingredient.