Abe's of Maine

<p>Abe's actually was here in Maine in the 1980's. They were infamous for their bait and switch tactics, and selling name brand SLR bodies at incredibly low prices with junk zoom lenses, which was where all the profit was. </p>

<blockquote>Adorama have never done that [upsell you filters with your lenses]</blockquote>

<p><br /><br /> They did in Q1 2005, along wiith those warranties (Canon EOS L lenses). However, I still love & recommend Adorama!</p>

KEH has a couple of used ones in Like New- condition (see their site for their rating system). If you don't mind buying

used, I've bought from them before and I've always been happy. When buying new, I usually stick with Adorama.

<p>I will second <a href="http://www.huntsphotoandvideo.com/">Hunt's Photo</a> as a reputable source.</p>

<p>I bought my 5D and 24-105 from Canoga Camera, in Canoga Park, CA. I later visited in person and bought a LowePro bag. They're good people -- competent, no pressure, down-to-business.</p>

<p>I've bought items from Hunts in brick and mortar(Hadley, Melrose both in MA and South Portland, ME) as well as on the well known internet auction. I never encountered a problem and even asked for reconsideration on a mistaken bid (I did not read the description) and they graciously cancelled my faulty bid. I highly recommend them.</p>

<p>Not negating other customers' bad experiences with Abes of Maine, in fairness, I have to mention that I ordered at least two lenses from Abes last year and did not have a problem. One of which was the Nikon 200-400 VRII (USA model). I ordered it from Abes because it was about $200 less than B&H at that time.</p>

<p>I bought my 70-200 f4l and my 24-105 f4l from Abes. Got the call from them making sure I knew what I wanted. Told them I wouldn't order it if I wasn't sure. Gave them a price to match on the 24-105 and after 2 emails got the deal with add-ons thrown in. I would buy from them again. But then again, I would also but from B&H and Adorama again!</p>

 

It has been some time ago, but I bought a good deal of equipment from them. No issues. Good customer service.

<p>I had a very bad experience with Abe's, albeit 20+ year ago -- could be new owners now, don't know. My preferred on-line vendors are B&H Photo and Adorama, <em>ONLY</em> -- no exceptions(!), not worth the risk.</p>