rogerwb Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 <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> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenPapai Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 <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> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark_ethridge Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acbeddoe Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 <p>I will second <a href="http://www.huntsphotoandvideo.com/">Hunt's Photo</a> as a reputable source.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarah_fox Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 <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> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_wheatland Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 <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> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Doo Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 <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> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjtully Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 <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> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johne37179 Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 It has been some time ago, but I bought a good deal of equipment from them. No issues. Good customer service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercedes_colona Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 <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> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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