Abe's of Maine

Classic bait and switch. Their ads show up on google searches with enticingly low prices. Once you put in an order you will get a call saying that what you ordered is not the US version and they will sell you the higher priced "US version". They will say that you can price match up to two weeks after purchase - do not believe this. Once you've purchased it they will not price match other sites, and they will charge you a 15% restocking fee + shipping if you return it. Stay away.

I got a canon 5D from them and it was a fairly smooth process with the exception of them telling me that a number of dead pixels is normal in modern day DSLRs. I opened up a jpeg file and found a few pixels when blown up on photoshop that were not normal or hot as they are called and then asked them about a refund and they told me this was in the scope of normal. I then called canon who did verify this and said that all of their DSLRs might have a couple dead pixels but they could be mapped out. I don't notice them all on prints so I kept the camera. Good website and would order again.

Abes of maine review - i bought my Panasonic FZ50 from them with relative ease, they offer good products and reasonable prices, the only thing i didnt particularly like about them is: them trying to sell me some extra accessories that weren't actually intended for use with that model camera. So if they offer you a product make sure you research it and make double certain the accessories offered is compatible with your equipment. Great shipping time with standard express and very helpful customer service.

I comparison shopped price and they were quite competitive with other larger online retailers, beating them in many cases. They were also helpful and friendly when explaining differences in models. I would rather my hard earned dollar go to a smaller retailer than a large one. As my first order with Abe's of Maine, I have been pleased so far. Should everything continue to go smoothly, I will continue to use them repeatedly. Jeff Stevens was helpful in sorting out my order for my best possible experience

Have just placed my order but I am impressed already with their communication, friendliness and low prices. I will wait for the delivery and give my final comments after that. I was promptly contacted by Joe to inform me of a discrepancy in my order

I bought a little Samsung camera from Abe's and it was shipped quickly with all the warranty information and when I was on vacation the camera somehow got squeezed or bumped in my purse and the screen got ruined. I called Samsung and they sent me a prepaid return label and emailed me the camera's status during its trip to the repair shop in California. I had it back in 3 days, good as new. I am just saying Abe's sells great products that back their products. Now I look for Samsung whenever I make a purchase

I highly recommend Abe's of Maine. Quick and easy to order online. A representative of Abe's called me the very next day, asked me if I knew the difference between two different lens. He explained the good and not so good between them. He recommended the higher priced one as it has a warranty. I didn't want to spend more at this time. He then applied a coupon, it was still more than I wanted to spend, he then put me on hold came back and gave me the upgraded lens w/warranty for the same price as the cheaper model. Abe's certainly went above and beyond to make this customer very happy. I highly recommend Abe's of Maine. It's my new place to shop for sure!

Had the opportunity to go to the "store" since I live 15 miles away... this a bad setup... not a store at all, just a bunch of offices & storerooms. No stock or display cases or anything that would suggest a legit business. They could not upsell me (they tried) as I knew exactly what I wanted. ALL their merchandise is grey market or used, hence the low prices. As long as you go in with your eyes wide open and don't need the usa warranties it's not a bad deal, but never and I mean NEVER buy anything online from these people

No shipping yet, 13 days after I was ordered and billed. No notice of back order and "it will leave the warehouse in a day or two". Multiple emails not answered, and lied to on phone regarding shipping--"just went on the truck". Ridiculous hours, especially for the west coast. There will be an upsell call after ou order online--that is why I order online, to avoid that.
Worst transaction other, waiting on Paypal dispute, may escalate, to get a refund.

Avoid at all costs.

After i made purchase, they added a shipping fee.

Said they included White Glove service to set up product. When delivered, had to force drivers to open box; that's all they would do