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Abe’s of Maine is a family-owned electronics retailer that sells an array of discounted products, including cameras, TVs and home appliances, online and in person. The company has limited store locations, but you can shop its online inventory and get free shipping anywhere in the U.S.
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- Free shipping across the U.S.
- Financing available
- Not authorized by some brands
- Refurbished products can be risky
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Reviewed Jan. 15, 2019
So far so good - although there were many reviews about additional unauthorized charges and incorrect merchandise so you can imagine my trepidation. The price was unbeatable although I hope there is a battery and charger included with the camera since it was not included in the description. I am so hopeful that this turns out amazing.
Reviewed Jan. 13, 2019
Great price. Great selection of products. I can't wait for my camera to arrive. When I was a kid, I started out using a Kodak Brownie film camera. I had a variety of point & shoot film cameras. I then moved up to point & shoot Digital cameras. I've had two DSLR cameras & a Canon M5. I figured it was time to move up to a full frame camera.
Reviewed Jan. 12, 2019
First of all, the price is fair. And I hope could see more detailed descriptions and pictures about these products. If could speed up the processing time for order and shipping time, that would be definitely excellent experience. I also hope to use coupon code to make a great deal. Thanks!
Reviewed Jan. 11, 2019
I bought a Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 telephoto lens for Canon camera. I received and put it right on my camera and it didn't work at all. I packed back up and shipped it back the next day after receiving it & they charged me $178.35 for restocking. Despicable company, don't ever buy anything from them. They are not in Maine, their store is in New Jersey.
Reviewed Jan. 11, 2019
Easy to find item (Nikon Lens). It was straightforward to input info and search the site. Impressed with choice and information about products with excellent choices. I was pleased with how easy the transaction and ordering was easy. Now waiting for delivery.
Reviewed Jan. 10, 2019
I know I just ordered my TV yesterday and I will come back and retract if Abe's makes this right. I have been doing research on the best price for LG OLED 65 inch TV. I was going to order from Newegg.com but Abe's was $100 cheaper. The TV was actually listed $2,296 out the door, free shipping and tax free. My wife reviewed our credit card statement today and the charge was $2,684.00. I reached out to Abe's and asked them to please respond by email only as I want a audit trail on the reason. I am hoping they will reduce to $2,296 as stated in my outbox and printed document I have on file. Not happy that the price on their site is not the fee they charge.
Reviewed Jan. 10, 2019
Bait and switch, HIGH PRESSURE. They accept order online for a great price, only to follow up a few days later and say they have to have $400 more for shipping cause it is so far. They are NOT an authorized dealer for LG (probably more) so there would NOT have been a warranty (contrary to what their sales force says.)
Reviewed Jan. 7, 2019
Easy to go through the website. Great prices... Much lower than other stores. Good selection to choose from. Offered quick shipping and options for shipping methods. I will be purchasing more products for my camera as I use my new present.
Reviewed Jan. 5, 2019
Abe's of Maine remains my go to location for all my major electronics. Over the years they have provided me with multiple items at a lower cost than any other outlet. How they do it I do not know but I remain glad that they do.
Reviewed Jan. 4, 2019
Great deal on new in box cameras!! I've been looking for a full frame Canon camera for a while and found 1 at Abe's of Maine. I will recommend this store to all my photography friends for all the great deals. Now I wont be in the doghouse for a long for buying this great camera. Thank you all at Abe's of Maine.
Reviewed Jan. 3, 2019
Could not believe your great price on Nikon 70-200mm F4 lens purchase. Way cheaper than B&H. I'm looking forward to it using it and seeing if it works with my set up. If not, your generous return policy should make the process easy. Thank you!
Reviewed Jan. 2, 2019
This is my first purchase from your site. I am purchasing a Nikon lens based on your New Year's price... It is the lowest I could find. I look forward to receiving my product and using it in the field. Many thanks.
Reviewed Jan. 1, 2019
I found the site to be very easy to navigate, prices were very reasonable, and product descriptions were good. Easy checkout and purchasing forms. Will continue to shop through Abe's for my photography needs in the future. Appreciate the ease in setting up financing also and will pay off the account early. Will recommend your business to all of our friends. Thank you.
Reviewed Dec. 31, 2018
I have been looking for a good price on the Canon 70-200 lens and you had the best price. I have ordered from here before and everything came quickly and the sales people were very helpful. I highly recommend this site for future orders.
Reviewed Dec. 31, 2018
While I eventually proceeded when the total price was brought down to what another retailer would have provided after adding tax your representative made claims that to a degree were not correct. He claimed iElectrica is not an authorized retailer. They are on the same list as Abe's of Maine (although it is not clear to me if LG is saying the longer list below their commentary are authorized or not authorized but your representative said this is shipping from an authorized retailer so if Abe's is NOT authorized someone needs to provide the paperwork to me of the authorized retailer in the event I have warranty issue). I do know Newegg is authorized.
He claimed it is spelled out that oversized items carry an insurance and handling charge. This is NOT spelled at on the product page. There may be fine print somewhere but not having it clearly shown on the order screen above or the processed order back to me it was only communicated via a phone call is bait and switch. Appears to be a hidden charge to me. He claimed my process order clearly indicated someone would call me to discuss the additional fees, but nowhere on the attached images does it suggest someone was going to call me.
Your rep can claim you folks are still providing more value by throwing in free white glove but if I wanted white glove I'd buy it. In the end I do a lot of research before I make a purchase and felt belittled by your representative putting it on me that I did not know what I was talking about related to Newegg, iElectrica and your tacked on insurance/handling fee. My biggest reason for moving forward with Abe's of Maine regardless of all of this noise was the appearance you guys are out of NJ, and it is closer to PA than Florida (even though it was not clear where the source of your product is coming from).
Anyone who might want to reach out to me to explain what I am missing here I would be more than happy to listen but in the end there is no reason, in my opinion that the attached order acknowledgment did not show this mysterious fee, nor your product purchase webpage which clearly states free shipping that it was not clearly shown you will have an insurance and handling fee on this product.
Reviewed Dec. 31, 2018
It would be a much better option for most customers to have 12 month financing instead of just 6... That extra 6 months would really make a difference for your customers and they may decide to even purchase more items from your store.
Reviewed Dec. 31, 2018
Shopped the web. Best price found. Easy checkout and shipping was reasonable. Nikon 200/500 lens. Other sites had bundles that raised the price. The items included in the bundles received poor reviews. Will give this as a gift and direct the person receiving the lens to view Abe's for additional accessories for the lens and camera.
Reviewed Dec. 30, 2018
Everything seems good so far. Assuming the TV gets here in one piece, we will absolutely start buying consistently from your company for our business. Your website was easy to use and the prices were great. I appreciate your business and look forward to working together in the future!!
Reviewed Dec. 29, 2018
Thanks for making the purchase of a new tv so enjoyable! Your site is very easy to navigate and made shopping easy. I should add that your prices can't be beat. I could have bought another tv with the savings!
Reviewed Dec. 28, 2018
Easy online shopping. Will be buying more in the future after I see my first purchase. I'm looking to get more into photography and saw that Abe's had some good prices for some good equipment. Awesome! Thank you!
Reviewed Dec. 28, 2018
Called 7 times, listened to music, then clicking noises and disconnection. Left a message with customer service manager--no callback. Doesn't seem much like you care about a customer trying to spend his money with you. My fiancée had a similar issue and paid more at Unique Camera because they bent over backward to help her.
Reviewed Dec. 26, 2018
I ordered a Nikkor 70-200 mm lens last night, and was called by Jeff ** this morning. He applied high pressure sales tactics and lied to me about the value of the retail package. I agreed to the much higher price (my mistake, I know), and when I called back once I had time to do the 30sec of research to tell them that I did not want the retail package, he told me it was too late and that they couldn't do anything because it had already shipped. He told me then that I could refuse the shipment to return the package and then they would refund my money, and I could buy whichever lens kit I wanted. I told him that I wanted the price I agreed to (and purchased) last night, and he told me that it didn't work that way and that I would not be able to get that price, and hung up on me.
So I went online and purchased the non-retail lens again. I figured that I could get the sales price that was still online, and deal with refusing the original retail package when it arrived. I received a phone call immediately after where he told me that he canceled my order because they are back ordered. Out of stock for 6 to 8 weeks. I asked him why it was still on the website then, and he very smugly said they just hadn't updated it yet. I absolutely refuse to do business with a company this shady. Please prove me wrong, if this is the only guy using these horrible sales tactics, use action and refund my entire purchase (including a so-called restocking fee). I like to think that a retailer this big is more reputable then Jeff.
Reviewed Dec. 24, 2018
Great selection and prices, Thanks! I love all the prices and selection. It was a pleasure shopping on your website. I went to other sites but did not compare to Abe’s website. I’m so happy I bought my camera at Abe’s. This was a great price for the Canon Camera.
Reviewed Dec. 23, 2018
On Black Friday of 2018 I purchased a LG OLED TV from Abe's of Maine because their advertised price online was the least expensive and they were offering free shipping. Several days after my purchased I received a call from a representative at Abe's of Maine informing me that they would not be able to ship my TV unless I agree to pay more than $250 for shipping insurance that was not included in their "free shipping". After some negotiation I agreed to pay $175 of shipping insurance.
About a week later I received my TV. I installed it and within 2 days of use I noticed a blue dot close to the middle of the screen which looked like a dead pixel. I immediately called LG to ask if they had a solution to this and they said they would refer me to their local support and that I would be getting a call from them in the next 48 hours. After 2 days I did receive a phone call from a local repair shop asking me to email them pictures of the dead pixel and I did. Within a day they replied to my email saying that my entire panel had to be replaced and that it was currently backordered and that they did not know when it would be available.
As you can imagine, this was not satisfactory in any way. I was not going to have a 2 day old TV repaired after just receiving it and paying over $2100 for it. When I called back LG complaining they said that if I wanted an exchange I would have to contact the dealer I had bought the TV from. I then called Abe's of Maine and spoke with the salesman I had originally spoken with who referred me to the store manager. I then called her and unfortunately she was not available. I left her a detailed voicemail concerning my issue. It has now been 9 days since I left my message and have never heard back from Abe's of Maine.
Conclusion: Abe's of Maine sells defective products and good luck trying to get any kind of service from them. Had I not been in California I would drive to their store to raise hell but unfortunately that is not a practical solution for me. My next recourse will be to call LG corporate office to see if they will intervene in this unfortunate solution. If they don't, my next review will be about LG's terrible customer service and how they will not stand behind the service given by their authorized dealers.
Reviewed Dec. 16, 2018
My experience through checkout was fast and easy. Hopefully the shipping and the rest of the transaction will be equally as smooth. I was able to make my purchase using their convenient financing, The entire checkout process with financing took less than 10 minutes to complete.
Reviewed Dec. 14, 2018
Nikon D5500 24.2 Megapixel DSLR Camera (Body) - Too soon to say. But viewing product details and placing order was easy enough. With 6 grandchildren I'm looking forward to it. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Expect to be in Lincoln Maine soon!
Reviewed Dec. 12, 2018
I used to shop at Abe's of Maine some years ago and since I had moved I forgot about great deals they have. Thanks to a general search for an item, their store popped up. AoM you back on my favorites list for camera and video equipment.
Reviewed Dec. 12, 2018
My first purchase with Abe's of Maine. So far, very pleased and will use their site again. I searched several sites for this particular model, my granddaughter had specially asked for. Looking forward to the arrival of my purchase, just in time for gift giving!
Reviewed Dec. 12, 2018
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Full Frame Digital SLR - So far so good. Just searched and ordered camera. This was the lowest price found in my searches (including Amazon). Found a 15% coupon so helped a bit with 3-day shipping cost. Website was easy to navigate and checkout uneventful, so with delivery of a great camera (gift for spouse) I will be a very happy camper!
Reviewed Dec. 11, 2018
This is my first experience on the website, and my very first purchase. I will say, navigating to the products I was interested in was very easy and I had no issues with the check out process. I'm happy with my shopping experience as a new customer and visitor of Abe's of Maine.
Reviewed Dec. 11, 2018
Great prices. I can't believe i got my tv set 1,000 cheaper than another retailer. Best Buy had the same set 1,000 more. Looking forward to receiving my LG 65" OLED TV. I will let you know how everything went once I receive my new TV. Abe's of Maine has been around for years and it's a name you can trust.
Reviewed Dec. 11, 2018
I sent my 24-70 into Nikon for repair and received the following message after providing my proof of purchase. "Dear Samuel, Thank you for sending us a copy of your order confirmation. Unfortunately we cannot service your AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR lens as it is a gray market unit. "Gray market" Nikon products are those that were not imported and distributed by Nikon USA but were purchased by the end consumer in the USA. Nikon USA will not service gray market products under any circumstances, even for a fee.
A Nikon product purchased by a customer from an authorized Nikon dealer in another country will be serviced by Nikon USA as long as the customer provides the Nikon Worldwide Warranty that was supplied with the product and the sales receipt from the overseas dealer. This documentation must be presented for warranty and non-warranty service.
We will be returning this lens with no repairs as soon as possible. Once the status of service order # ** changes to Shipped you should be able to check tracking information by logging onto: https://www.nikonimagesvcapprove.com/status/ and entering your billing name and your service order number. Your billing name is usually the first 2 letters of your last name. We would recommend for you to contact the seller for information on services."
I received the following message when I told AoM this info; "Thank you very much for shopping with Abe's Of Maine. Please contact our customer service department at 1-800-992-2237 and one of our representatives will gladly assist you. Your business is greatly appreciated and we look forward to hearing from you soon and resolving the issue! Sincerely, Abe's Of Maine."
This is the next email I had to send to the sales team, including the two representatives who sold me the lens. I have still not heard anything back. (Adi **, Jeff **) "I just called and was asked very briefly about this issue. The customer service rep took a few notes about the damage and then told me they would call me back. Clearly the issue at hand is not being addressed properly. I trust in Nikon's assessment that I was sold a "gray market" product, and this is just unacceptable for the "trusted service" you claim to provide. I'm a professional who uses these tools for my job, and I would like a full refund on my product. Respond in a timely manner."
Reviewed Dec. 10, 2018
You cannot get a live person on the line. It rings, puts you on hold and no one picks or the phone just hangs up on you. I have called over 12 times to find out about a refund for a product that I returned 2 weeks ago. The camera was $1,599 and came in a beat up box labeled a VR kit with a lens, with the items tossed in bubble wrap. This was a used camera they put into a random box and they are charging me $289 for a restocking fee. There is literally nothing to restock and I believe this camera was used when I received it, not to mention the box it came in that wasn't even what I ordered. I called and final got a hold of someone at Abe's that said 'the person you need to talk to is right here...' Then put me on hold, then I got a voice mail - no one returns calls, left 2 previous messages when I could. This is a ridiculous place to do business with.
Reviewed Dec. 10, 2018
Purchased the product after reviewing the price and found Abe's to have the best price. The website was easy to access and follow and very clear. Product info was clear and it was easy to check out. So far so good.
Reviewed Dec. 10, 2018
Positives first: the product is fantastic. I'm very happy with the LG TV itself. It is exactly what I ordered and Abe's did not substitute in any way. Negatives: The price you see advertised is not the price you get. The fine print clearly says they are going to charge you an insurance fee. When you call the sales guy he will tell you the product must have insurance. He'll soften it by giving you a wall mount and claiming that you will get "white glove" delivery. The fee is usually around $400.
Shipping takes forever. They use a company called A.M. Best Home Delivery. This company uses a tracking number but it is of no value whatsoever. The only way to get updates is to call and even then, the employees do not know where the shipment is. It takes at least three weeks to get your shipment and about two days beforehand you will get an email telling you it will be there and they will call your number. The day of delivery, you get a automatic phone call telling you it's an hour away. They show up with the box, they plug it in and leave.
No white glove anything. The delivery guys leave stuff everywhere. It is your responsibility to put the TV where you want and to clean up. Summary: I couldn't find the TV cheaper anywhere (legitimately priced), even with the fee included. If you don't mind feeling ripped off and don't mind the wait or the lack of detailed info, it's an ok deal. I could have come very close on price at any local retailer but I would have paid sales tax and delivery, which would have been an extra $180 or so. After the experience, I believe it would have been worth it.
Reviewed Dec. 10, 2018
I am very impressed with the services, excellent and it was quite an amazing experience shopping online here. I hope to be back again and buy more items here for my Christmas donations and gift to my friends and family.
Reviewed Dec. 10, 2018
Lowest prices anywhere on Canon camera and Lens with their holiday sale. The prices don't even seem possible. I saved over $800 on my camera and lens. Even cheaper than other site's USED prices! I don't know how they do it but I hit the "buy" button before I missed out on the deal! Something I was shopping for months for I can finally afford. Thanks Abe's!
Reviewed Dec. 10, 2018
TV Purchase - A very good purchase experience. Easy to use and secure. I had to call my bank to verify my purchase. Fortunately, that added only a couple of minutes for processing securely. If it had it take much longer, depending on the bank, I may have considered purchasing elsewhere. This process could be improved by supporting Apple Pay which I use often.
Reviewed Dec. 9, 2018
Best price I found on the web for a new Canon EF 24-105 f/4 ii USM lens. Easy to navigate website. The site was very slow but that it's probably due to holiday traffic. Overall, an excellent purchase experience. Highly recommended.
Reviewed Dec. 8, 2018
Abe's had a great price on LG 65 on Black Friday, the bait. On purchase and confirmation of the order they added a $300 fee for "insurance", the first switch. The price is still below even the Black Friday prices. The free white glove service was 2 guys from an obscure delivery group that was 3 hours late, the second switch. They took the top off, plugged it in and walked out. (White glove service not!) A week in I see the dreaded stuck pixel. That's when the real fun began. Abe's will not swap or take the TV back! Once more they are not an authorized LG dealer so the LG warranty is voided. Of course LG will let me purchase an extended warranty which brings the cost back up to the original price. Abe's sells an irregular LG product, then LG and Abe's pass the cost of the shoddy manufacturing and repair to the consumer in the form of an extended warranty.
Reviewed Dec. 7, 2018
The ordering experience and price was good. Look forward to future orders for camera products. Prices are very competitive and free shipping is commendable. Selection of products is broad and you are offering quality goods. Item ordered is a gift and I believe it will be well received.
Reviewed Dec. 6, 2018
Very good prices! Abe's of Maine has several options to choose from, and better prices in a lot of cameras, comparing to Amazon and Best Buy. The checkout was easy and they have many options of shipping periods and methods.
Reviewed Dec. 5, 2018
I have been searching for the Tamron 70-200mm lens for quite some time. With this big a purchase I wanted to find the best deal. Abe's of Maine by far had the best price on this lens! After watching reviews on the lens compared to the Canon, I knew I found the lens for me. I can't wait to get it in the mail and start shooting!
Reviewed Dec. 5, 2018
I was looking to buy the Sony 90mm f2.8 macro lens and found this place to have the best price. However, after placing the order, and getting the confirmation, I found there was NO update for 6 days. I sent an email and was told to call a certain extension number. Of course, though I tried multiple times throughout the day, there was no response. I finally get through on the third day, and after describing my experience, I get someone who clearly isn't interested in working there. He said they had to order the lens, even though the site said it was in stock (even as of 1 week later!) So much for being the "store you can trust". Super, super disappointing. Absolutely no communication on their part. Finally, I wrote a negative review on their site to document what happened, and I come to find out that, they never posted that review! This place really is a scam.
Reviewed Dec. 5, 2018
There were at least live people on the phone, but they were abrupt and hung up on me twice without finishing the conversation. Perhaps they are very busy, but not a good experience. On the website I was able to find the information I was looking for. So no major problem there.
Reviewed Dec. 4, 2018
Great experience. Abes of Maine's prices are the best. Will recommend to friends and family to Abe's of Maine. Website was easy to use. Great prices on cameras. My girlfriend is going to enjoy this camera very much. Can't wait to take pictures and videos to start our YouTube videos and video blogging.
Reviewed Dec. 4, 2018
The ordering part is done. It was a breeze! Very convenient UI and has all the required info to place an order quickly, and to your satisfaction. Will now have to wait for the order to get fulfilled and the product shipped, to be able to get the consummate end-to-end experience.
Reviewed Dec. 1, 2018
Looking at the Nikon D7500. Abe's of Maine had the best offer compare with other resellers of the same camera. In addition, they provide very easy checkout. Placing the order was very secure and flawless. Looking forward to get the product before Christmas.
Reviewed Dec. 1, 2018
I found a great deal during Cyber Monday for a Nikon D500 (body only) camera on the Abe's of Maine internet site. It was easily $500 below market pricing. Putting the order was simple until after submitting I was asked to enter the last 6 digits of my social security. That concerned me, so I hit cancel. I thought that would cancel my order but instead I got a confirmation of a successful order via email. I was sure how to feel about that.
The next day I got a call from an Abe's of Maine representative asking what kind of battery I wanted for my camera, a 2 or 5 hour battery. I asked which one comes with the camera, and he stated neither. He then proceeded to offer my options not just for the battery but for other accessories. I was not interested in other accessories, but I told him I've never brought a body only camera without a battery! He started to harass me at which point I told him to cancel my order. Clearly a place that specializes in "bait and switch" practices. What concerns me more is if I had received the camera, whether or not it would be something from the black/gray market and therefore not covered by Nikon's 1 year warranty. Be wary.
Reviewed Dec. 1, 2018
I brought Nikon 810 Body, Kit and Lens. Experience was good. But I was mislead with the options mentioned on the website while buying. I want to buy all the three Body, lens and kit and the options between Lens and kit were mutually exclusive. So when I select body (was default), Lens and Kit, only kit got activated and lens missed so I had to order again. So when I got the package I was expecting 3 but I got only 2. Why can't you bundle all the 3 is my suggestion.
Reviewed Dec. 1, 2018
Purchased "Nikon D7500 DX-Format Digital SLR Camera - Body Only" on Thanksgiving Day for "great" early Black Friday price. $300 less than other online retailers. Also purchase 2 accessory lenses. After placing the order online received a follow up call. Great customer service?? Actually NO. The follow up was actually a "sales" call. I was informed one of the requested lenses was no longer available, despite being listed as in-stock online. The sales rep talked me in to a $100 up sell for the "current" compatible lens. He also gave me the hard sell for other "highly suggested" accessories (high capacity batteries, $80 lens filters, etc...) which I luckily declined.
Upon receipt I was horrified by what I received. All products were grey market. Both lenses and the camera shipped in unsealed boxes no warranty information. The "Nikon D7500 DX-Format Digital SLR Camera - Body Only" camera was even shipped in "kit" box with the 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 kit lens removed. Reading the fine print returns are subject to a 15% restocking fee plus of course round trip shipping cost. This was supposed to be joint Christmas gift for wife and self... what a nightmare!
Reviewed Nov. 30, 2018
Simple easy steps. Would definitely recommend to a friend. Looking through the website was definitely a fun and extremely enjoyable time for me. I did not even know the site existed until about 2 weeks ago. Everything went quick and smooth.
Reviewed Nov. 30, 2018
Can't believe my eyes when I saw the price of the camera I've been keeping an eye on for months. Came to this website just by chance, I'm glad I did! Must also be a Xmas/Cyber week price but who cares, it's a great deal!
Reviewed Nov. 30, 2018
Lowest price I found online for the factory-new Nikon 18-55mm DX lens. Website easy to explore for other products. Easy ordering and checkout. I even read the history of Abe's of Maine — and know to visit in Brooklyn, not Maine.
Reviewed Nov. 30, 2018
Online price on LG TV was $2,096.99 with free shipping & no tax except in NJ. I called the sales dept about the advertised price. It was confirmed but here comes the "hidden charges". He asked for my zip code, then gave me a shipping insurance & handling charge of $384.00!! Plus if you purchase their 3 yr. extended in-home warranty it's half price at $299.00!! Nowhere did I see in my cell phone search were these hidden charges listed!! If you see them, could luck. The devil is in the fine print! Judge for yourself. Where is the BBB or Federal Trade Commission?
Reviewed Nov. 29, 2018
Better description and detailed specs of product needed. Also “what’s in the box” needed. Otherwise experience was pleasant. Best prices on most products. Free shipping on products is great. No taxes outside of New Jersey makes it a great deal.
Reviewed Nov. 29, 2018
Original order no. is ** was placed and then your site told me to call 1-800-654-9214 and it took a toll of my time trying to figure out whether my Visa cc is good or not. They told me that I need to reprocess or reorder again. Why?? Why?? Why?? Then I called you at 800-992-2237 four times and got hung up and called again for the 5th time and I had to wait for more than 35 minutes... it is not worth waiting when I placed an order... I only need one lens.
Reviewed Nov. 29, 2018
I placed my order online, giving my Visa number. The order included free delivery. I received a call from Abe's saying there would be a $550 charge for handling and insurance. This made me nervous as to whether this was a legitimate business (I'd had a bad experience years earlier). Didn't help that shipping was via AM Home Delivery, which I'd never heard of. Why 5 stars? Because at the end of the day I received what I ordered at a good price, despite my initial misgivings about the delivery cost. As for AM, can't say enough about the helpful, courteous delivery guys. If you're not thin skinned, Abe's can save you money.
Reviewed Nov. 29, 2018
Two days later received a email, ask to call Jeff. When called waited over 30 min to answer the call and I was told this Lens will take another 2 week to be shipped. Two weeks later I called Abe's of Maine many times. Every time I was put on hold for over one hour. Yes I repeat - one hour. Finally a customer service lady promised to call me next day. Nobody called me. Finally I called to cancel the order. After reading so many similar experiences by lots customer, I think these people should not allowed stay business. It is really a scam. I am going to followup with the Consumers Affairs Dept of State of New Jersey - that's where these scammers are located. My order number: **.
Reviewed Nov. 29, 2018
Looking to purchase Canon 5D Mark IV. Excellent experience - fast! Found them using Google to compare pricing - theirs was the most competitive. Finding their cyber week specials link was easy enough - right a the top - and getting to the order screen and alternate payment options was a click away as well. Looking forward to receiving the gear and posting any additional information regarding the experience.
Reviewed Nov. 28, 2018
Solid web experience. Easy selection. Wide variety of options to choose from. OLED TV product in stock. Free Shipping. Abe's of Maine had a better price than Amazon, Sam's, Costco or Best Buy. Should always search Abe's price on any electronic product. Would buy from them again.
Reviewed Nov. 28, 2018
Ordered online. Price was very good. Received an email to call Abe's. "We require more money for shipping to your area, bah, bah". The order page never explained additional shipping was required anywhere. Also my credit card received suspicious charges a few weeks after attempting the purchase. Had to cancel the Visa card and get a new one. Found better pricing and great seller of LG TVs on eBay.
Reviewed Nov. 28, 2018
Your website is easy to navigate and fast to load. Selection is not as good as other popular sites, but your extended cyber Monday sale prices were the best. I bought two Nikkor lenses and saved $250 over the big box stores and about $150 over other popular websites. You got my business!
Reviewed Nov. 27, 2018
Excellent. I bought a Canon camera for the very good price. Also got some pretty good financing. I will buy again. Also the customer service is first class. I will love to buy again. I will tell all my friends about this place.
Reviewed Nov. 27, 2018
I ordered a lens online only to receive an email several days later asking me to call to verify the order. After calling 17 times to the extension in the email finally gave up and called Sales. They confirmed the order but told me to get the proper retail version I'd need to pay an extra $150 and that the webpage showed the non-retail version only with lens only. Website shows clearly lens cover, bag, bayonet cover etc. Bait and switch and so unbelievably unresponsive that I'll never buy anything from them. Bunch of complete amateurs.
Reviewed Nov. 27, 2018
My dad was helping me to figure out what I needed. He called customer service, we waited on hold for 10 minutes which is of course no big deal, I understand with cyber week, you guys are busy. However, the guy answered, after saying hello, my dad took the call from speakerphone to regular so he could hear and the guy put us on hold again. He couldn't wait for 10 seconds to for my dad to change the phone. Come on. We waited another 5 minutes and gave up. We have called customer service before and it has always been pleasant. My dad uses your website often. But since there is a chance to tell you that I am pissed right after this happened, I am going to take it. I was trying to find a filter for the lens I bought, I will get it somewhere else. I am new, but my dad is a good customer.
Reviewed Nov. 27, 2018
Just ordered a lens - Canon 100-400L IS Mk II. Ordering process smooth, now awaiting delivery. Abe's had inventory and price was good. Not a grey market product so I'm assuming warranties are all in order. Have the Mk I version but reviews say the Mk II is worth the upgrade.
Reviewed Nov. 27, 2018
I tried to purchase a Nikon D7500 and my order could not be processed. I have to call and place the order over the phone because of card fraud. My goodness, it's Christmas, of course I am going to be using my card.
Reviewed Nov. 27, 2018
Abe's of Maine had the lowest price I could find for the Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM lens. Their ordering system was easy and convenient too. I will return to Abe's of Maine for all of my photography equipment needs.
Reviewed Nov. 27, 2018
OLED tv price = great. Website worked well. If all else goes like this, I'll be very happy. Price was right! Well below anyone else. I will wait and see what kind of delivery and after service I get before I gush any more. Cannot wait! Thank you.
Reviewed Nov. 27, 2018
Great price and love the finance option! Have not received the camera yet but look forward to it. It was a very easy website to navigate and purchase. This site was also the first to pop up on Google when searching this specific camera.
Reviewed Nov. 27, 2018
Mom told me about you guys and how you were great for all things photography. Well, you seem to have better deals than Amazon, so mom's getting a camera through you guys! Looking forward to presenting her with a nice new Canon DSLR.
Reviewed Nov. 27, 2018
Was directed by my wife to your site while shopping for a TV. Discount was great and checkout experience was fast. Will keep checking for more great offers and will also recommend your shop to friends and family. I'm happy on the discount I got.
Reviewed Nov. 27, 2018
Price is the best we have seen. Can't wait till the TV is delivered and will write a more comprehensive review at that time. Ordering online was very simple and easy to do. They had an area to leave a comment or special instructions, this feature is very helpful.
Reviewed Nov. 26, 2018
Very good prices and easy to navigate website. Quality business. I’ve ordered in the past and the delivery was very quick and the prices were lower than all other competitors. I would definitely recommend buying from Abe’s for all your electronics needs.
Reviewed Nov. 26, 2018
Abe's prices are hard to beat. I cant wait to start taking pictures with the camera. The whole process was very smooth. I spent quite some time shopping around and finally landed here at Abe's. I will be shopping here a lot in the future.
Reviewed Nov. 26, 2018
So far, so good. Just ordered LG 55" OLED B8 TV from Abe's. First time buying from you. But I checked Abe's out, had all good reviews, and your price beat everybody. If it gets here in one piece, I'll be back!
Reviewed Nov. 26, 2018
I called twice to ask a couple of questions and both times the gentlemen were polite and helpful. Ronald was particularly friendly and even gave me a code to save $15. Also I was impressed with the minimal wait time for help on Cyber Monday.
Reviewed Nov. 26, 2018
This isn’t a very user friendly site, and I found exactly what I was looking for with great prices. I will definitely be using the site again. I was happy with the special offers and will recommend it to friends.
Reviewed Nov. 26, 2018
Purchase of a 65 in LG TV set - Your ad does not show the TVs Model Year. I called the store and was told that all TVs for sale were 2018 Models, absolutely no 2017 Models were in stock. In my purchase order I specified to be 2018 Model. If for any reason, the TV Model year was 2017, you should consider my Order Cancelled. Please, send me an e-mail, in the instance that you had to cancel the order! In the past, I have bought cameras and lenses from you. Was always very satisfied.
Reviewed Nov. 26, 2018
Purchased a replacement Canon 18-35mm Lens. Placed this order on Cyber Monday. Able to immediately access the website and received a great deal on the lens. checked other outlets, including Amazon, and the sale price I received for a new lens beat them all! Thanks for your help and service. Will use Abe's in the future as well.
Reviewed Nov. 25, 2018
I've been looking all over for this product and now I finally have it for the best price on the planet. I need more deals like this... Black Friday is great! That's why I bought this... competitive pricing and great products! I'll be back. Thanks.
Reviewed Nov. 24, 2018
Easily find what I want and easy checkout with free shipping. They had the best price on my Sony a7 III on Black Friday! Wish they had the Tamron 28-75 F2.8 lens for Sony full frame! It is new so I am sure they will have it soon.
Reviewed Nov. 24, 2018
New TV - Easy to navigate site, and simple check out. I took my time in research of the product, and looked at many stores and websites. Abe's of Maine had the best price with free shipping. It was a no brainer at this point, so you can't beat that! I will bookmark this site for future purchases. Thank you for your service.
Reviewed Nov. 23, 2018
Great value purchase. I have been shopping for a great deal online for the Canon 5d Mark IV and I found it with you guys! Hoping that it is carefully packaged and that it arrives undamaged. Looking forward to other great value purchases from Abe's of Maine in the future! Thank you!
Reviewed Nov. 23, 2018
Easy to do business with. Thank you. Found product with no problem. Let's see how fast it gets here. I will buy another TV form you in the near future. I need to see what else I need to get from. I will return.
Reviewed Nov. 23, 2018
Everything went quickly until I read your TV Policy and had a question. I called Customer Service and after about 5 minutes your system hung up on me. I then called Sales and after 35 minutes I got an answer to my question. The question wasn't on your FAQ page but the answer is you ship with a private carrier and they should call ahead before delivery. The question was what if the carrier drops the TV at the front door when we're not home and when we get home we find damage. FedEx and UPS usually drop it at the door and leave.
Reviewed Nov. 23, 2018
Great price with free shipping. I wanted an upgrade from D3100 so all I needed is the body. Maybe later I'll add another lens.i would love to go to a mirrorless camera but at present they are too far out of my price range.
Reviewed Nov. 23, 2018
Abe's of Maine always seems to have great pricing and selection. They had what I was looking for (LG OLED TV) at the best price I could find from any reputable online retailer. I would not hesitate to shop and buy here again in the future.
Reviewed Nov. 23, 2018
Just placed order for my new camera system, had two issues: 1. My in cart items get removed when I log off, resulting more time to search those items again and add them to the cart. My items should be allowed to be in Cart at least for a week. 2. Did try to call your Sales department number of times in two days to clarify some doubts but could not get to anyone to get answers to my questions.
Reviewed Nov. 23, 2018
Ordering was quick and straightforward. The site didn't try to push me to order other items along with the one I wanted. I got very good pricing on the item during the Black Friday Sale and free shipping. This is a Win-Win!
Reviewed Nov. 23, 2018
Happy with the purchase since this is an easy checkout process. I was able to find what I need, so I am really happy with that. They also offer the shipping to Hawaii, which is a plus. Overall, the shopping experience is wonderful.
Reviewed Nov. 23, 2018
My original order was canceled without explanation. I didn’t see the cancel notice and waited a few days thinking it might be on the way. That’s when I noticed order had been canceled. Had to reorder. Had there been other options for this specific tv I would have gone elsewhere.
Reviewed Nov. 22, 2018
Was a simple and user-friendly experience. They have great prices. I think it seems like a very competitive site and like they offer a wide-range and selection of gear. I would definitely recommend this shop to others.
Reviewed Nov. 22, 2018
I had a great experience shopping on this website. It had just what I wanted. The website is set up where it is easy to find what you are looking for and it has a great selection. The prices are some of the best I have seen online. I would recommend this website to anyone who is buying electronics. Thanks.
Reviewed Nov. 22, 2018
Looked at many sites for what we wanted. The best price was right here. Easy to use website also. The return policy was spelled out very clearly. Found answers to all questions on your awesome website! Can highly recommend this site to anyone. Looking forward to getting our new camera in time for the holidays.
Reviewed Nov. 21, 2018
Good prices for available for the Canon EOS R. I was thrilled to see this camera for this price as this is not available on other main sites such as Amazon, eBay and more. Glad to do business with and will be return customer.
Reviewed Nov. 21, 2018
Great price for the tv. I checked everywhere and this is the place to buy the tv, I have ordered from Abe's before and they are always provided good service. Even with all the Black Friday specials, Abe's of Maine had the best price.
Reviewed Nov. 20, 2018
Was a very fast checkout process and by far the best price for the item I was shopping for. I had been looking on Amazon, Best Buy and on eBay for this item. Abe’s of Maine beat Best Buy by $2,000.00 and all others by over $1,000.00.
Reviewed Nov. 20, 2018
The prices were unmatched! I was searching the entire internet for the best deal on a lens and found that they had it, new, and the cheapest I've ever seen. With no hesitation I bought it! I would recommend to anyone!
Reviewed Nov. 19, 2018
I just got the camera I ordered from Abe's of Maine. The camera came in a kit box. I believe they got a kit, then stripped it down, then sold pieces and parts. I called and talked to Nikon. They are supposed to come with a charger and battery. They make us pay extra for that. It was also supposed to have a few other odds and ends. The box even looked abused. It did not even have plastic to keep out moisture during shipping. It was a camera with a charger and battery we had to pay extra for in the beat up box. I am surprised that is legal. I have the camera with the same serial number that someone else has the lens with the same serial number... That someone else had the battery and charger with the same serial number. I will never do business with this company again.
Reviewed Nov. 19, 2018
Finding the product was easy, Abe's applied discounts throughout the process, the checkout process was simple and the shipping options were very fair and amiable. I'm sure my friend will be happy with her Christmas gift. I look forward to doing business with Abe's of Maine again.
Reviewed Nov. 18, 2018
I have recently begun to shop at Abe's because they have the best prices and their service is incomparable. Keep up the good work. I have not had to contact Abe's nor have I had to return anything. It is just that few places are so easy and comfortable to shop with.
Reviewed Nov. 17, 2018
I did a lot of shopping around before deciding to buy this camera. I usually buy online, but I couldn't find a better price on the Nikon D5600 not even at the manufacturer website. I might give this one out as a gift to someone and I'll be coming back here to get another one for sure.
Reviewed Nov. 17, 2018
Fast service, great finance options, great products and very good condition, also very good prices on high end and very good quality items, cheaper than other major online retailers. I am very happy with this purchase and will do it again.
Reviewed Nov. 17, 2018
My Online Experience Was Excellent... I look forward to further interaction with Abe's and hopefully additional purchase opportunities... My biggest concern with online business is safe & secure shipping - to ensure that there is No Damage and the additional hassles that accompany it.
Reviewed Nov. 17, 2018
Best price and easy credit, very intuitive website... After search online this was the best price possible and I hope everything comes good after shipping and the product is what I order, could not be happier... The process was very fast and all the steps to check out were very simple.
Reviewed Nov. 17, 2018
Easily bought a new LG TV. As stated, easy process - but overall I have to sincerely state that Abe's of Maine is by far the cheapest!!! That is not a line either! I checked over two dozen 'other' sites including Amazon (two hundred more) and eBay (150 plus shipping and who knows where it could have come from - could "Have fallen off a truck!!!").
Reviewed Nov. 16, 2018
Very easy to navigate and great pricing compared to other online sites like Amazon, Walmart and Best Buy. This is the 3rd time I have made a purchase from Abe's of Maine and have had a great end user experience. Only one complaint though, the accessory prices are outrageous!
Reviewed Nov. 15, 2018
Checkout was quick and easy and made for trouble free shopping. Great price and free shipping! How could anyone complain about that? I researched the big boxes and the internet for the best television reviews and picked Abe's of Maine based on price and availability. I would definitely recommend this store to my friends.
Reviewed Nov. 15, 2018
New customer, no experience other than your website. Placing the order was easy. I'll give you more feedback when I receive my order. Would like to know shipping information? I tried calling your 800 number at 9:20 am but was kicked off from holding.
Reviewed Nov. 15, 2018
Quick and easy checkout, fast and simple to navigate entire website, would definitely recommend to friends and all family members. Prices are all competitive with lots of other online websites and also had everything in stock ready to ship quickly. Can’t wait to continue my shopping experience in the future, with any other gadget needs that may arise. Thanks for a great shopping experience.
Reviewed Nov. 15, 2018
The best prices on LG OLED TV's and I looked far and wide. Why pay $500 more at Costco for the same thing. I did have trouble getting someone on the phone but the website is build well enough that I was able to find what I wanted.
Reviewed Nov. 14, 2018
We just ordered an LG tv that we wanted based on online reviews that we read. We found the best price at Abe's of Maine and free shipping. I cannot evaluate the product or shipping since we just ordered and haven't received the product yet.
Reviewed Nov. 14, 2018
The order process was very easy. It's our first time ordering with you so we will see how the rest of the process goes. I hope that the delivery will be great with no problems. If all goes well, we will give you another review.
Reviewed Nov. 14, 2018
I used the promotional financing available to purchase a Canon 24-70 lens. It was fast and simple. Hoping the lens is legit and I get what I purchased. They were the cheapest price I found so hoping it's not get what you pay for! Looking forward to receiving my new lens!
Reviewed Nov. 14, 2018
So far so good... we'll see when the TV comes! Sure easy enough to order... everything seemed very clear on the order form. Abe's was the best price for the TV we had researched and the one we knew would work for our family.
Reviewed Nov. 12, 2018
Quick approved by the company when we want to buy an item. Abe's of Maine make good price for Black Friday. We will buy others add on for camera or electronics such as for PC or TV or DVD reader.
Reviewed Nov. 12, 2018
On Saturday Nov. 10, 2018 I purchased a TV (Order #**) from Abe's of Maine. On Sunday I received an email from company stating that they needed to confirm my purchase with me and to call Jeff ** at 800-992-2237 ext. ** I called and left message and received no response. I called again on Monday Nov. 12, 2018 in the morning. Left message and again received no response from Jeff ** or anyone else. Finally, in the afternoon on Monday, Jeff ** decided to answer his phone. I gave him my order number and he said that since I lived in Florida he was going to charge me for insuring and handling of the TV and possibly other fees raising the price well over $100.00 more, even though it came with no tax and free shipping.
I said to Jeff ** that I felt he should insure his own TV himself. Then he said, "I will cancel your order, HOW ABOUT THAT?" Then he hung up on me. Stunned I called back (customer service) and got him again. I said I wanted to speak to his manager. He said he is the manager. Then hung up on me again. I called back again this time the sales department, he answers again and I stated that I wanted to speak to his supervisor. He told me that the phone is for serious customers only and if I called back again he would charge me a cancellation fee. He then hung up on me again. I feel this guy is extremely rude, a scammer and cheat, and in the wrong business. He doesn't know how to communicate to customers!
Reviewed Nov. 12, 2018
No issues ordering, but I have not received TV yet. TV price was cheaper than anywhere else online. I wish there was a return policy for large TVs (ex. I pay shipping). Shipping says 7-14 days but ships within 24-48 hours so I'm hoping I get the TV within a week for Thanksgiving!
Reviewed Nov. 11, 2018
Love the price and financing was a great offer for my new camera I will buy again on the future. I checked over the internet for at least 6 months before I went with this one and I did because it had the best price and the best offer.
Reviewed Nov. 11, 2018
Bought an OLED TV. Bought a camera from them 10 years ago. They have a good website, it's easy to navigate. Good prices and free shipping plus, no tax in Texas. And I even got a small coupon too, what's not to like?
Reviewed Nov. 11, 2018
The website and checkout was extremely easy to use. The price was the best I could find anywhere on the web for a Nikon D610. I wish I could have found a coupon to use, all the ones I found did not work... maybe it was because this is already a Black Friday deal.
Reviewed Nov. 11, 2018
I'm very happy with my first purchase on Abe's of Maine because they gave me the best price of the market for the Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8 II USM in the Black Friday. Everything was easy comfortable. Thank you, Abe's of Maine!!
Reviewed Nov. 10, 2018
Great website, large selection of products, best pricing from a reputable source on Nikon products. Pre-Black Friday pricing, other stores are saying, "No Black Friday pricing will be available on Nikon products." Abe's is my new source for my photography needs.
Reviewed Nov. 10, 2018
Best prices I could find anywhere online after searching for hours. Friendly staff when I called to ask questions on the phone who are offering high quality equipment, would totally recommend to friends and family. Was able to finance and lease a lens I needed as well.
Reviewed Nov. 9, 2018
I am awaiting delivery of the new TV ordered online for home delivery. Hope this TV is new and never repacked and in new condition. Pick up at Manhattan condo front desk with shipper present and review the shipping package for any damage or will be rejected.
Reviewed Nov. 9, 2018
Easy order. Great prices good reviews. Great experience easy to find items. Have ordered before with no issues. Reliable seller, lot of shopping and trying to find best prices. Abe's always has competitive pricing and hopefully will have no issues - with careful shipment to me.
Reviewed Nov. 8, 2018
Very pleasant experience so far. Looking forward to the camera. Actually, I just received a phone call from them while typing. Best customer service! They even gave me some free extras as this was my first purchase there.
Reviewed Nov. 8, 2018
Great Website, product and price, thanks! Have used Abe's over 30 years ago, great product selection. I would recommend them to anyone looking for the best deal and the most selection of brands and models. Many different providers on the web, I think Abe's is the best.
Reviewed Nov. 8, 2018
Thought the experience was good for online ordering. If this works out, I would recommend to a friend for ordering from Abe's. I hope it goes well as the price was very good for the item I purchased from this co.
Reviewed Nov. 7, 2018
My first purchase from Abe's of Maine was in 2005 after hurricane Katrina. Plasma tv damaged in shipment. Abe's made immediate replacement. Been happy with tv ever since. Website now easier than ever to work with and make purchase of new LG OLED tv. I Trust Abe's of Maine for exceptional service.
Reviewed Nov. 7, 2018
So far so good. Great price and easy checkout. Product line is extensive. Like the offer for 6 months interest-free financing, just didn't like the annual fee of $99. Paid for the items with my CC. Love that they had a bundle for this camera. The extra $40 was well worth the extra battery, case, bag, tripod etc... I will for sure be back to this site for other additional purchases.
Reviewed Nov. 7, 2018
Love the Nikon products, pictures I have created have held lasting memories of places I've been, sunsets, sunburns, sunsets I've shared and repeated. Nikon holds up and produces quality pictures each and every time. Abe's company is friendly and a professional store you will enjoy and use. The website is friendly also. I will be back.
Reviewed Nov. 6, 2018
I just ordered, but so far so good. Thanks. I am looking forward to receiving my order and then reviewing my experience. thanks. I found your website helpful. I would have liked a better guide for deciding on memory cards for my order.
Reviewed Nov. 4, 2018
First time so I can not really comment now. Best price on camera body I could find. Form is too early in my experience with Abe's. Form should not hinder purchase until after person has a chance to really use Abe's.
Reviewed Nov. 4, 2018
My experience at Abe's of Maine has been efficient and enjoyable at this time. The price of the item was very good compared to other retail stores. I have not received the item so I can not comment on punctuality and accuracy of payment, but I believe it will be accurate and secure.
Reviewed Nov. 3, 2018
This only applies to the price and ordering process... both were excellent. The lens is the Canon EF 11-24mm f/4L USM and the price at Abe's of Maine is currently best I've found for the product period. Website was easy to navigate and no issues finding the product or ordering. Further narrative on my overall experience when I receive the lens.
Reviewed Nov. 3, 2018
D7500 - Your early Black Friday sale lured me in compared to other sites which featured old cameras. I have been wanting to upgrade from the D5500 camera I have and is still in excellent condition. Do you do any buybacks? Please let me know by email, and thanks for your service and free shipping!
Reviewed Nov. 2, 2018
Just ordered a Canon 1DX Mark II. It was very easy to get my order placed. This was my first time ordering from them, I usually order from another company from New York. I'm sure I will be back soon. Camera will be here in a couple of days!
Reviewed Nov. 2, 2018
I ordered online an LG OLED65C8PUA TV advertised on Abe's of Maine website for $2,096.99 including free shipping. Shortly afterward I received an email confirming my purchase for $2,096.99. The next day I received an email from a Jeff ** with Abe's of Maine. He thanked me for my business and requested I call him at 1-800-992-2237 to "confirm my purchase". I called him and confirmed my purchase. He then proceeds to tell me that my total price is $2,484.99. When I questioned him on why it is now $388 more, he tells me that the TV is made of glass and carriers like FedEx and UPS will break it, so they have to charge me extra for "insurance and handling".
I tell him that is more than I wanted to pay and that should have been explained at checkout. He then says he'll throw in "White Glove shipping" which is normally $300 for free to cover the extra I am having to pay. He tells me that even with the extra $388, I would still be paying less than ordering on Amazon. I tell him I want to cancel, and he says I would have to pay a 15% cancellation fee. Someone needs to investigate this company for fraud and unethical practices! Do not buy from Abe's of Maine!!! Go to B&H or Amazon.
Reviewed Nov. 1, 2018
I ordered an LG OLED55B8 TV today for $1,349 including free shipping. A phone call shortly after from the merchant told me that I had to pay $188 for insurance, because they won't ship with FedEx who "always breaks the TVs." What a ripoff outfit. Stay clear! I canceled my order.
Reviewed Nov. 1, 2018
I purchased a Nikon D7200 as a Christmas present for my wife. I was very pleased with the price considering the prices I had seen on other websites. The credit options were nice and allowed me to purchase a gift that I might not have been able to otherwise.
Reviewed Nov. 1, 2018
Buying a camera - Very easy process from start to finish. I felt confident that I was receiving the best information and product that I could. I look forward to my next transaction with them. They give great advice and would recommend to others.
Reviewed Nov. 1, 2018
An OLED TV purchase - I liked the online order process that was nice and easy. Let's see how it goes with the delivery. I have included certain precise delivery instructions with my order # **. These are very important to me. Please, make sure they are followed. Thank you so very much for your time and consideration.
Reviewed Oct. 31, 2018
The ordering was easy. The website great to navigate. Prices so low. I hope we are not talking gray market. Will be interested to see the packaging and the shipping? I have never used this site before but I love the pricing and hopefully I am purchasing a brand new camera body and lens!
Reviewed Oct. 30, 2018
$300 below the Amazon price for the Fujifilm X100F Black Camera. Dang! Credit option is terrific. I have actually visited their store decades ago when I lived on the East Coast. Feel great purchasing from them as I get back into photography.
Reviewed Oct. 29, 2018
The site was awesome. I can't believe that this camera is on sale for this Halloween special. I sure hope that the camera I get is in perfect condition. You guys look like a very trustworthy company. So far, so good. Keep up the good work.
Reviewed Oct. 29, 2018
Purchase was quick and easy, hopefully shipping will be quick as well. Had good luck with Canon in the past, hopefully this camera will be good too. Appreciate the honesty of not charging sales tax, something that seems to happen too often.
Reviewed Oct. 29, 2018
My only concern is the length of time your ground shipping takes. Otherwise everything else was adequately disclosed. I almost bought the same camera on Amazon because of their two-day shipping on Prime. That's my only reservation about ordering from you folks.
Reviewed Oct. 28, 2018
Abe’s of Maine does not stand behind the products they sell or their warranties. I bought a Canon 5D Mark III Digital SLR and a 2-year warranty that was supposed to cover everything but malicious damage and losing the camera. The camera was used extensively around water, but was not dropped in the water. It started working poor, so we took it to an authorized dealer who said there was moisture inside and could not be fixed. I contact Abe’s warranty company, New Leaf, and explained the camera was not dropped in the water but there is moisture damage. New Leaf said the camera was not covered, had I dropped in the water it would have been covered; but since I was truthful and explained it was used around water New Leaf would not honor the warranty.
I then contact Abe’s of Maine and Lisa, the Customer Service Manager, said they would “make this right.” After trying for several months for Abe’s to cover the warranty and “make it right,” Abe’s offered to give me back what I paid for the warranty. I don’t want the warranty payment back; that would be like paying car insurance and when you need the insurance they give you your premium back with no coverage. Wednesday, October 24, Abe’s of Maine offered to SELL me a camera at a discount. I don’t want to buy another camera from Abe’s, I want the camera replaced under the warranty. I first contact New Leaf and Abe’s in July and four months later I am still trying to get Abe’s to do the right thing and honor the warranty I purchased on the camera from them.
Reviewed Oct. 28, 2018
TV purchase - Best deal on the internet! Friendly customer service. I especially like the free shipping (even though I was charged $24.95 to insure the shipment) and no tax (although that changes nationwide on November 1). This set has a MSRP of $3477 and I got it on sale and saved a ton of money! Thanks, Abe's of Maine!
Reviewed Oct. 28, 2018
Purchased two lenses from this place and realized that the wonderful prices is the way this site lures you in. Once you place the order you get called the next day from a customer salesperson who will explain to you to upgrade to the full kit. This includes lens caps, and the box. What's missing however is the USA warranty slip from NIKON. So basically you wind up paying full price for a grey market lens they are masking as a USA version. Also, stay away from their credit six month scam, at 35.99% interest and then the 99 dollar a year membership fee. Just don't buy from here. Buy only if you want international equipment.
Reviewed Oct. 28, 2018
Thank you for the opportunity to purchase my dream camera with 6 months same as cash. You are now my only photo equipment source. Great prices on Nikon cameras. I will soon be making more purchases from Abe's of Maine. Everyone should shop here.
Reviewed Oct. 28, 2018
My wife and I found that Abe's of Maine has a very helpful website, with detailed descriptions and helpful comparisons. We have had a great experience, so far, and we are looking forward to getting the OLED television. If things go well, we will likely end up getting several more televisions to replace the Samsung flat screens TVs that we have, which do not have the newest technology and picture quality.
Reviewed Oct. 28, 2018
Thanks for the amazing deal. But please make sure my financing request application is thrown out, 6-months no interest sounded tempting. But after filling it out the Fortiva application said: "We will begin charging interest on the transaction date. There is no time period in which to avoid paying interest." and at 26.99! [THUMB DOWN] Anyways, happy with the great deal on Abe's end though, thanks again.
Reviewed Oct. 25, 2018
The website made purchasing easy and their prices are amazing. This is not the first time my husband and I made a purchase with Abe's and we are very happy with their service. I would recommend this business to anyone looking for electronics.
Reviewed Oct. 25, 2018
I have many Canon products: camera bodies, lenses and printers. I am a first time Abe's purchaser, with a Canon EOS5 Mark IV. Abe's process was simple and direct. I am uncertain about the time it will take for their base-line shipping, and am curious about their NJ store.
Reviewed Oct. 24, 2018
I loved and enjoyed the process. Service that got to the point. Fast/easy. Fast FAST easy EASY. Really FAST really EASY. I'm Satisfied with the purchase process. The results will come when the product shows up in the mail, So far really good.
Reviewed Oct. 24, 2018
First of all, Abe's of Maine doesn't offer international models, Japanese models or anything similar. For instance, the Japanese model for the TV I ordered ends in JN. The US model that I ordered ends in EN. That doesn't mean anything to the scammer sales rep, he uses that line anyhow. I've ordered from there before and not had an issue. The last two items I've ordered they pulled something similar. This is the Japanese camera and it doesn't come with a battery and the other day the same thing with a TV. The camera arrived with the US box, battery and all accessories. The TV will arrive next week and be the same model they sell at the big box stores.
Expect to spend a couple hundred more for any TV they have for sale. They will call it a shipping and handling fee even though the website says free shipping. The part you really have to worry about is the warranty. Abe's of Maine doesn't actually cover most things it sells. You have to read the fine print on the long terms of service. TVs are not covered, cameras, and nearly everything the company sells. If you buy from there you need to use a credit card that will cover your purchases, like a Discover.
Reviewed Oct. 23, 2018
On 10/22/2018, I ordered a Canon 6D body which was the best price for a new body at $869. Received email to call to confirm order. Jeff asks me if I want a 2-hour or 5-hour battery, tell him I want the one that comes with the camera. States no battery included. They quoted me over $1,200 for US version and trying to upsell me a battery. Told him I wanted a new camera for the advertised price of $869. Tells me that is the International model with no warranty. Not stated anywhere on the website. Went back and reviewed item, battery is stated as included and no mention of this being an international model with zero Canon warranty. Complete SCAM and Ripoff! I will never do business with Abe's of Maine! Should be called, Abe's of New Jersey as this is where they are located. Jeff ** was a real used car salesman. No empathy when I started to question their advertising.
Reviewed Oct. 23, 2018
I was looking for a good camera for my photography sessions, so I stumbled upon this website. They had really nice cameras, so I bought the Nikon D850 FX-format Digital SLR. It works great, I love it so much. Thanks!
Reviewed Oct. 22, 2018
I love Abe's of Maine. Now that I have moved to Texas, I order from them online. As an amateur photographer, I always look for a bargain. Abe's has great prices and cameras and equipment that I would use. Their customer service is great too. If I ever have a question, they are happy to help me. I recommend Abe's!
Reviewed Oct. 21, 2018
Bait and switch! Stay away from these misogynistic scammers!! Ordered a camera online, next day they call me saying they need to charge me hundreds of dollars more for the US version. I told them to cancel my order and they immediately start backpedaling offering various bogus incentives. Total BS!!! I said it was bait and switch and the guy started yelling at me calling ME a scammer. They said they were going to charge me a cancellation fee and I told them I’d refute it with my credit card to which the guy says and I quote “yeah good luck with that, sweetheart.” What an absolutely disgusting person and company. Go shop at B&H or Amazon and save yourself the same experience I had.
Reviewed Oct. 20, 2018
I have been considering this purchase for some time and was pleased to see the pricing offered by Abe's for a new Canon C100 Mk2 video body. Checkout - using their 6-month deferred payment plan - was easy and quick and offered immediate reply on acceptance. I have not traditionally done business with Abe's as I wasn't familiar with their store. Based on this experience, Abe's will most certainly be my first stop when looking for my photo and video needs.
Reviewed Oct. 18, 2018
Canon 5D Mark IV - Great pricing. Excellent description. Easy navigation. Plenty of accessories and full line of complimentary lenses. Significance value for the money. Would definitely buy from Abe's again and intend to do so. Accepts all major cards and also offers financing if needed.
Reviewed Oct. 17, 2018
Ordered online at their price... Next day phone from Abe's I would to pay a extra $300 to get the US model with a Warranty. Nowhere on site it said gray market camera. Bad Business Shop. At B&H great people to work with.
Reviewed Oct. 14, 2018
Price seemed very good online which included free shipping, so I ordered. Next day, I receive an email to call them to confirm the order. I was told I would have to pay about $280 extra for insurance and special handling because my address was outside the regular delivery areas. When I told the guy to cancel the order, he lowered the extra amount four times. He tried to convince me that I was still getting a great deal. I said, "Cancel my order" and hung up. Stay away from this company. They will try to squeeze more money out of you. Fortunately, I had opted to finance the purchase with a no-interest deal, so they didn't have my charge card. I quickly canceled that also.
Reviewed Oct. 14, 2018
Great deal on the Canon 77D camera with 18-135mm lens. Saved over $600 compared to the big names. Website was well laid out and checkout was simple. I will definitely check out Abe’s again before I buy. Thanks.
Reviewed Oct. 14, 2018
Best price on the TV I had my eye on. Better pricing than some of the other big retailers and better reviews of their service. Have yet to receive my product, so hopefully that all goes smoothly. If it doesn't I'll be sure to update the review, but so far things are looking good!
Reviewed Oct. 13, 2018
The whole process was easy and seamless. I would recommend Abe's of Maine to anyone who asked. I am a first time customer, but am familiar with Abe's. Glad I found a product I wanted (Nikon camera Kit) and they had such a great deal!
Reviewed Oct. 13, 2018
Tried to find a product online and this place offered me a great deal on this item. Highly recommended to anyone looking to buy electronics at a good price. Try it and you won't be disappointed. Thank you Abe's of Maine!
Reviewed Oct. 12, 2018
Having many "older" Nikkor Lenses it was great to find that Nikon was making a Digital based camera (Nikon D810) so that I could still use my older lenses, and that I could purchase that body new. I have used Nikkor Lenses since the 1960's. Thanks for having the body available.
Reviewed Oct. 11, 2018
I have shopped Abe's of Maine before, your shipping were quick and secure, the products are satisfactory. Your service is prompt as well. I am pleased with your offers. Thank you very much. Have a great day! Enjoy shopping with you!
Reviewed Oct. 11, 2018
Contacted them since their prices on TVs are ridiculously lower than anywhere on or off the internet. Turns out they are not an authorized dealer. What does that mean. That means you run into all sorts of issues if you have ANY problems with your product, that's if you even receive a product. Just do your research here and you'll find out there have been bad press coverage, to media scrutinizing them about their false advertising and upsell etc. My experience was horrid, and I was hung up on, when I caught on to their scheme, and was fortunate enough to call the finance company and complain and tell them my purchase was done under false advertising and commitments and without my authorization.
The price advertised later becomes different because you are asked to pay a 10% insurance fee on the set which by the way, will take 3 weeks to get to you. Really!? NO THANK YOU! Check please. I'm out. Abe's of Maine, running out of New Jersey is a consumer's nightmare. But, if you're a risk taker and willing to take your chances and buy a $4k TV set that they'll sell to you for $2,400, then I don't know. That's the price and gamble you'll have to take and do. I stuck to my ground and said no to the $10% insurance and they folded, which was a red flag for me. Then when they told me it will take 5-10 days, and I told them I will have a serious problem if this will take longer because of reviews I've read where people are hung up on, not replied to when they have not received their item for weeks. Then Ted changes his answer and says 3 weeks. Give it 3 weeks.
This guy could give two dog patties about you and what your needs are. I've seen some bad stuff, and this place takes it up there at the top. I'm so lucky I was able to get out. I'm still worried and will see what happens. But I escaped the house of horrors. To their defense, however, the company I work for claims they bought a bunch a flat panel TVs because of the cheap prices and that we got all of them. So, if you're a risk taker and not buying it for yourself or with someone else's money, and have a lawyer in case something goes sideways, then I'd say, give it a try and if they get stupid on you, you let them have it and be a pain as bad as you can. Shameful business if you ask me. Do your research and stay away. Not worth the headache.
Reviewed Oct. 11, 2018
Thank you so very much for such a great review on me with fast service... I know for sure the best price on any items for sure... Thanks so much one more time. The best service and price ever on the net that I can tell for sure...
Reviewed Oct. 8, 2018
Best price I've seen for the 65" and simple checkout. I've been looking to get the LG OLED for a time now, and never saw a new OLED priced this low (for the model I'm getting - the OLED65C8PUA). Looking forward to having this replace my rather dated 45" plasma. Great deal overall.
Reviewed Oct. 8, 2018
Checkout was fast and easy. I got free shipping. I haven't received the product yet but I would only assume that their packaging is top notch. The website is easy to navigate with clear pricing, accessories and other items of interest listed. I'm surprised that Abe's had it for so cheap. I would come back again. First time customer and I'm pleasant with the website and checkout process. We shall see how the item comes to my house.
Reviewed Oct. 7, 2018
It was great. Very easy transaction, low prices and free shipping. I would recommend to anyone looking for an easy online experience. Excited to get my new camera and excited that I saved over one hundred dollars. Abe's of Maine is the best.
Reviewed Oct. 7, 2018
Always a pleasure shopping with Abe's of Maine, have been since 2005 and will continue to shop with you. Was recommended from a professor back in college, I love the selection of new cameras you have and the prices can't be beat anywhere, just need some filters and sd cards.
Reviewed Oct. 6, 2018
I hope this is the start of a great process. I’m getting this for my wife for her birthday. The price was exceptional. Easy to use the page. Can’t wait to see the camera. An option to view accessories for the specific camera I was buying would have been nice.
Reviewed Oct. 5, 2018
This site had wonderful and fair prices. It was recommended to me from a friend who is an avid photographer as well. This camera will be used in my photography business, and it appears to be great value for what it offers.
Reviewed Oct. 5, 2018
Ordered a TV on 9/22 and received an invoice like most internet retailer experiences. That was followed up by yet another e-mail requesting I call them. I learned that they would be adding a "required" $174 for insurance and handling due to shipment size. I protested this as I was not clear on this at the time of purchase. The rudest CS rep I have ever experienced, Jeff **, chided me that it was in the terms section when I accepted (I later spoke to a 2nd CS rep and she showed me the very bottom of the fine print that 95% of us get lost in). Jeff kept interrupting me and talking over me. He also stated that the TV I ordered, while the page said it was in stock, was no longer available, and tried to upsell me on a more expensive model, I refused.
I later called back to talk to another CS rep, Jennifer. She was very apologetic and helpful and confirmed the unavailability of the lower priced item, AND she was willing to give me a discount on the next model up, in-stock, and add a free wall mount and white glove service. Relieved, and satisfied with that price, we created a new transaction.
I wish I could say that was the end and everything has turned out happily. It has not. It's almost two weeks later and I still don't have the TV. Abe's uses AM trucking for delivery to my area, Richmond VA. AM did NOT pick up the shipment until 9/26, then it sat in their NJ w/h for 6 days before shipping to 2nd shipment point in Charlotte, NC, on 10/2. After calling AM again today, I am told the TV will not leave Charlotte until 10/9 or 10/10, thereby sitting in Charlotte for 7 days. That's the earliest. I won't know that this saga is over until 10/9 or 10/10. No, this has not been nothing but a terrible experience with Abe's of Maine, AND AM Trucking, and it's still ongoing, sigh.
Reviewed Oct. 5, 2018
Have had a great experience shopping on Abe's of Maine. I found it was easy to locate items of interest and cannot beat the price. I will definitely make Abe's of Maine my first stop for any future photography needs.
Reviewed Oct. 4, 2018
I've been buying a camera online for the last Saturday or Sunday. I have received confirmation by email. After 3 days I did not receive the tracking email. I ask the staff. What is the best way to communicate to the Deaf customers?
Reviewed Oct. 4, 2018
This is the second camera that I have purchased from Abe's, and I returned for this purchase because the first worked out so well, and the price offered now was outstanding. I expect to be a returning customer long before the next 20 years elapse.
Reviewed Oct. 3, 2018
I’ve never seen this camera so low in price (body only), as I have the two previous models Canon has made. Great camera and great price! I will definitely be checking out Abe’s of Maine for my future electronic orders.
Reviewed Oct. 3, 2018
I ordered a body only Sony Alpha a6500 camera. The Abe's price was better than other online stores, but not suspiciously so. After I placed my order, I received an email that I needed to talk with the store, no reason given. I was on vacation, so I didn't call right away. However, the next day, I was called. I was told that they had to verify that I ordered, which I confirmed. Second, they wanted to sell me a battery for the camera! I didn't see anywhere (in reviewing the item listing online) that a battery was not included. I was offered two options--a regular battery and charger for about $120 I believe, and a high capacity battery and charger for $150. I selected the more expensive one, because I figured it wasn't that much more, and I needed a battery for the camera.
In further research, I discovered that no one else sells this camera without a battery, further, the price I ended up paying was exactly the same as other outlets, like Best Buy, Amazon, etc. When the order was received, what I received was a standard camera in the retail box. The battery doesn't indicate that it's anything other than a regular battery that comes with the camera--it doesn't say high capacity, or have any distinguishing number that shows it's a higher capacity battery. In fact, it's the battery that's listed in the accompanying user manual. Other websites sell this battery for $50, by the way. I've asked the company about this matter, but have not yet gotten a reply. Regardless, I feel this is deceptive sales practices--a way to lure people in, only to compel them to purchase additional items for a lot more money.
Reviewed Oct. 3, 2018
Website was very easy to use and find everything I needed. The reason for 3 stars vs. more is that the experience on the phone was not as good. System was down and was told someone would call me back... took a little longer than expected. But the website is very good and check out very easy.
Reviewed Oct. 2, 2018
Amazing. A 30 second wait to get approval on a line of credit plus a 6 month no interest time frame. Not to mention Abe's has the lowest prices for the DSLR & Lens I was looking for! I was almost ready to buy at another online retail source and was dismayed that their credit process could take up to 10 days, in which my last minute plans to go on a sightseeing trip would be camera-less. My old one died and finally springing to buy new.
Reviewed Oct. 1, 2018
The financing is fantastic. It's exactly what I needed right now. I can't wait to receive my new lens! It's something that I have been fawning over for a very very long time. SO thankful to be able to get it now.
Reviewed Sept. 29, 2018
Did quite a bit of research, Abe has great prices and great selection - too bad one of the lens I wanted was backordered. Shipping option would disappear when I checked. I checked the "same as billing" box, so I had to reenter info.
Reviewed Sept. 28, 2018
I placed an order for the Sony XBR65X900F TV. They are on back order until Monday but should arrive in 2 weeks. The pricing is excellent compared to Best Buy and other major electronics stores. Hopefully the TV will arrive soon and we can enjoy it.
Reviewed Sept. 27, 2018
Great price on my new camera. Website was easy to navigate and had plenty of info. I liked the accessory suggestions. I Shopped around and I couldn’t pass up the deal. How do you guys do it? Keep up the great work!
Reviewed Sept. 25, 2018
Thank you so much for having the cheapest price on the Nikon D7500. I am pleased with the price and your price beat the refurbished price by $300.00! I can't wait until I receive it! You can't beat the free shipping and no tax as well!! I am truly impressed with all of these deals.
Reviewed Sept. 24, 2018
It was a quick and painless way of applying for cc for a camera so I can start a first business. Looking to purchase a few more lenses for the camera. I would like two lenses by Sigma and a couple of filters.
Reviewed Sept. 22, 2018
Good price is why I purchased here. As long as the camera comes in perfect condition I'll be happy I purchased it from Abe's of Maine. I know the camera is good being a Nikon. The only thing I'm worried about is why this place sells it way cheaper than others online. Hopefully it's all good.
Reviewed Sept. 21, 2018
I worked with Steve. He said he'd update my order to the best white glove package at no cost. The service and price was very competitive. This is my first purchase with Abe's. I hope it goes well. I'll be a repeat customer.
Reviewed Sept. 19, 2018
Site was easy to navigate and they had the best price for the camera I was looking for. If my order ships quickly and customer service is good (should I ever need it) I will be back for future purchases!
Reviewed Sept. 19, 2018
I've been pricing full frames for a long time. Abe's had the best prices on the camera bodies that I was reviewing. The checkout was seamless and quite easy. I just placed my order and now am waiting for my new toy to arrive!!!
Abe's of Maine Company Information
- Company Name:
- Abe's of Maine
- Website:
- www.abesofmaine.com
