Abes of Maine?

[RDenhardt]

While browsing around, I found Abe's of Maine. They have great prices but it's confusing. They sell one as a factory fresh import for less than the full retail version they also sell? What is the difference. I will leave 2 links to show what I'm talking about. I just don't want to be lured in by the low price and make a mistake....
Thanks guys


Nikon 70-200mm f 2.8G AF-S ED VR II High Power Zoom NIKKOR Lens


Nikon 70-200mm f 2.8G AF-S ED VR II High Power Zoom NIKKOR Lens

 

[Designer]

Search here for a similar thread from a few months ago.

 

[Designer]

The one they're calling "import model" is probably "gray market", meaning; no US warranty.

The one called "retail model" probably has a US warranty, but I'd want to see that in writing before shelling out the dough.

 

[RDenhardt]

Search here for a similar thread from a few months ago.

I quickly searched but didn't see anything. I'll try again when I get back to the house. Sorry for the duplicate

 

[runnah]

They are sketchy and should be avoided.

 

[Designer]

Here; I did it for you:

Abesofmaine.com Photography Forum

 

[RDenhardt]

They are sketchy and should be avoided.

That is a bummer, prices are very good. Even on their retail models with warranty?

 

[RDenhardt]

Here; I did it for you:

Abesofmaine.com Photography Forum

I appreciate it!

 

[RDenhardt]

After reading that thread, I'll take my business elsewhere. Wow!

 

[Braineack]

They are sketchy and should be avoided.

That is a bummer, prices are very good. Even on their retail models with warranty?

their prices aren't good because they dont honor them and youll eventually spend more than retail if you try to stick with them.

 

[minicoop1985]

They're a bait and switch operation. Run like hell.

 

[RDenhardt]

They are sketchy and should be avoided.

That is a bummer, prices are very good. Even on their retail models with warranty?

their prices aren't good because they dont honor them and youll eventually spend more than retail if you try to stick with them.

It appears the farther I dig them more truth your statement holds. Ill stick with B&H and my local camera shop. I know my local shops will sometimes cut you a break if you buy more than one item at a time so I will have to see. Thanks guys

 

[o hey tyler]

They also aren't really based in Maine. If they were, they wouldn't be doing the sorts of things they're doing.