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Michael Neville <> wrote in message news:<TYZGc.9898$eO.3615@edtnps89>...
> My wife is thinking of ordering a lens on-line from Abes of Maine. Any
> stories about ABes that I should be aware of before we ink the deal?
>
> Thanks
> Michael

Abe's is one of the best online merchants you can find. I have found
them to be exceptional in both service and price. And as an
international customer, I was not let down. They even offer a special
service for European customers which pre-clears your order though
customs before it leaves the USA. You are probably in the USA, so this
may not affect you. My American friends and photography associates
have all given me similar reports of the quality of this merchant.
Stay away from B&H Photo, Adorama, Beach Camera, and New Egg. They are
known to add false charges to people's credit cards.

Regarding the lense you want to buy, is it a Sigma?

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Jörg Preddimann

J?rg Preddimann wrote:
> Michael Neville <> wrote in message news:<TYZGc.9898$eO.3615@edtnps89>...
>
>>My wife is thinking of ordering a lens on-line from Abes of Maine. Any
>>stories about ABes that I should be aware of before we ink the deal?
>>
>>Thanks
>>Michael
>
>
> Abe's is one of the best online merchants you can find. I have found
> them to be exceptional in both service and price. And as an
> international customer, I was not let down. They even offer a special
> service for European customers which pre-clears your order though
> customs before it leaves the USA. You are probably in the USA, so this
> may not affect you. My American friends and photography associates
> have all given me similar reports of the quality of this merchant.
> Stay away from B&H Photo, Adorama, Beach Camera, and New Egg. They are
> known to add false charges to people's credit cards.
>
> Regarding the lense you want to buy, is it a Sigma?
>
> --
>
> Jörg Preddimann

DANGER - DANGER WIL ROBINSON -

Gary Eickmeier

"J?rg Preddimann" <> wrote in message
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> Michael Neville <> wrote in message
news:<TYZGc.9898$eO.3615@edtnps89>...
> > My wife is thinking of ordering a lens on-line from Abes of Maine. Any
> > stories about ABes that I should be aware of before we ink the deal?
> >
> > Thanks
> > Michael
>
> Abe's is one of the best online merchants you can find. I have found
> them to be exceptional in both service and price. And as an
> international customer, I was not let down. They even offer a special
> service for European customers which pre-clears your order though
> customs before it leaves the USA. You are probably in the USA, so this
> may not affect you. My American friends and photography associates
> have all given me similar reports of the quality of this merchant.
> Stay away from B&H Photo, Adorama, Beach Camera, and New Egg. They are
> known to add false charges to people's credit cards.
>
> Regarding the lense you want to buy, is it a Sigma?
>
> --
>
> Jörg Preddimann

As far as Abe's of Maine, check out their rating at:
http://www.resellerratings.com/seller2003.html

Adorama
http://www.resellerratings.com/seller1759.html

B&H Photo:
http://www.resellerratings.com/seller1914.html

I've been dealing with B&H Photo for 30 years.


Rich

> Michael Neville <> wrote in message news:<TYZGc.9898$eO.3615@edtnps89>...
> > My wife is thinking of ordering a lens on-line from Abes of Maine. Any
> > stories about ABes that I should be aware of before we ink the deal?
> >
> > Thanks
> > Michael
>

From the reviews I have seen on the internet, Abes has a reputation as
switch artists. Lots of people have written about bad experiences with
Abes. I've never used them and probably never will. Look at B&H Photo.
I have used them(100% satisfied). They are about the cheapest and have
the highest rating And the most sales on the internet.
nikki

Go with BH or Adorama unless you want to buy yourself lots of headaches . .
then go with Abe's

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>
>> Michael Neville <> wrote in message
news:<TYZGc.9898$eO.361
>5@edtnps89>...
>> > My wife is thinking of ordering a lens on-line from Abes of Maine. Any
>> > stories about ABes that I should be aware of before we ink the deal?
>> >
>> > Thanks
>> > Michael
>>
>
>From the reviews I have seen on the internet, Abes has a reputation as
>switch artists. Lots of people have written about bad experiences with
>Abes. I've never used them and probably never will. Look at B&H Photo.
>I have used them(100% satisfied). They are about the cheapest and have
>the highest rating And the most sales on the internet.
>nikki

J?rg Preddimann wrote:
> Michael Neville <> wrote in message news:<TYZGc.9898$eO.3615@edtnps89>...
>
>>My wife is thinking of ordering a lens on-line from Abes of Maine. Any
>>stories about ABes that I should be aware of before we ink the deal?
>>
>>Thanks
>>Michael
>
>
> Abe's is one of the best online merchants you can find. I have found
> them to be exceptional in both service and price. And as an
> international customer, I was not let down. They even offer a special
> service for European customers which pre-clears your order though
> customs before it leaves the USA. You are probably in the USA, so this
> may not affect you. My American friends and photography associates
> have all given me similar reports of the quality of this merchant.
> Stay away from B&H Photo, Adorama, Beach Camera, and New Egg. They are
> known to add false charges to people's credit cards.
>
> Regarding the lense you want to buy, is it a Sigma?


Yo Jorg!
I have bought *thousands of US dollars* in merchandise from
B&H in the last year alone. Never a problem, never any
"false charges".

Michael Neville <> wrote in message
news:<TYZGc.9898$eO.3615@edtnps89>...
> > My wife is thinking of ordering a lens on-line from Abes of Maine. Any
> > stories about ABes that I should be aware of before we ink the deal?
> >

Numerous individuals have complained about them. Note that they did name
their business "HONEST Abe's of Maine."

nikki wrote:

>>Michael Neville <> wrote in message news:<TYZGc.9898$eO.3615@edtnps89>...
>>
>>>My wife is thinking of ordering a lens on-line from Abes of Maine. Any
>>>stories about ABes that I should be aware of before we ink the deal?
>>>
>>>Thanks
>>>Michael
>>
>
> From the reviews I have seen on the internet, Abes has a reputation as
> switch artists. Lots of people have written about bad experiences with
> Abes. I've never used them and probably never will. Look at B&H Photo.
> I have used them(100% satisfied). They are about the cheapest and have
> the highest rating And the most sales on the internet.
> nikki

Guys and gals,

This was not a serious post. It is a troll from a fellow named George
Preddy (J?rg Preddiman - get it?) and should not be answered. I was just
having some fun with it.

Gary Eickmeier

<Stay away from B&H Photo ... They are
known to add false charges to people's credit cards.>

And force the unsuspecting to mow my lawn too.
- --

regards,
Henry Posner/B&H Photo-Video
http://www.bhphotovideo.com

Jeremy wrote:

> Numerous individuals have complained about them. Note that they did name
> their business "HONEST Abe's of Maine."

They did? I thought it was just Abe's of Maine. When did they change it?

Gary Eickmeier