Abes of Maine Reviews 

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.6

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Considering 120 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the staff for being exceptionally helpful, patient, and knowledgeable, making every purchase smooth and pleasant. Consumers also appreciate the fast and efficient service, noting that their orders arrive correctly and that representatives go above and beyond. People often mention how easy it is to find what they need and complete transactions without any hassle. However, some reviewers were not happy with unexpected phone calls regarding product upgrades and aggressive sales tactics after purchasing online. A few people mentioned concerns about receiving non-warrantied items or experiencing unexpected delivery delays with their overall orders.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Wow! I have no words for how remarkably patient, kind and conscientious Michael was when I placed an order. He always followed through. If he said that he would call with information concerning m... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Absolutely fantastic service today. Michael was incredibly responsive, helpful and upbeat. I had made a mistake in my shipping and he was able to guide me through everything. He fixed my pr... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A quick note to express my gratitude for your fantastic customer service. It's always a pleasure when someone to Michael Hartman, who is so knowledgeable and helpful with products and sales. It was a... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Christine Johnson is one of the best customer service agents I have ever worked with. I had a question about a price difference with my purchase. Christine quickly reviewed the invoice, listened to m... See more


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Responsive Customer Service

I had concerns after receiving my Sony A6700. The packaging raised some questions. After contacting customer service, they listened to my concerns, explained their position, and ultimately worked with me to reach a fair resolution. The camera appears to be in excellent condition and I appreciated their willingness to address the issue professionally.

June 4, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thank you, Michael

Michael was extremely helpful and knowledgeable in my purchase experience. He was patient and informative with me during the process.. I would recommend Abe’s of Maine and specifically Michael in the future. I am very pleased with the purchase I made and will definitely do business with you in the future!

May 17, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Two High End lenses purchased, Zero issues so far !

I have bought two high end lenses from Abe's so far. Despite hearing mixed reviews on this company, my experience so far has been very good.
Notably, Jennifer Smith went above and beyond to make sure I was getting the exact model import vs retail. Also she ensured personally that I received my Lens on time ! As I needed it for work.

Thanks for getting us genuine products at a fair price.

I plan to keep doing business with Abes
and recommending to my friends.

Best,
Jeff Sova

May 15, 2026
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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Bait and switch followed by unfulfilled promises.

This company called after placing the order and said I had ordered a "non-warrantied" item and that if I wanted a warranty I needed to upgrade my order to an item that costs $250 more. I said I wasn't interested and he said the more expensive one included more items such as a lens hood and tripod mount (but he didn't say if the other one didn't include those). He also promised upgraded shipping. He stated that the the other one would take 10 days to get to me and if I upgraded he would give me 2 day fedex shipping.

I ordered this at 6:00am, he called at 9:00am and said I should get a tracking number before the end of the day. I waited until 5:30pm without a tracking number so I emailed them. They never replied but I got a tracking number about 15 min later. The tracking number was for the slowest ground shipping available.

I currently am still awaiting my item but from what the tracking number says, I still have 4 days to wait. The only reason it isn't a 1 star is because it was still 5% off retail but if I would have known, I would have gone with a different company for MANY reasons.

May 11, 2026
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Bait and switch

Bait and switch. List a lens online with a lower price than their competitors. Says In Stock. You order. Five minutes later they call you and tell you that it is not in stock and will take 8 weeks to ship. Then try and upsell you a higher priced version. After writing this review the manager called me to correct their wrong. She sent me the lens for the price advertised.

May 7, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing customer service and great prices

Jennifer in customer service is a pure professional. She cared about my experience from start to finish and ensured my late day order would get to me in time for my special events. Great savings and service. I couldn’t ask for more.

May 7, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good customer service and they care.

I originally left a 3-star review, but I’m updating it after a great experience. Customer service reached out to me, understood my issue, and refunded the difference as promised. I was surprised they followed up after almost a year and a half. Now I’m very happy, my trust is restored, and I’m giving 5 stars. I would definitely buy from them again.

March 20, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highly recommend Abe’s of Maine

Jennifer was accommodating, patient, knowledgeable and sweet. She helped me in the best way possible and did her best to help me save money. Fair pricing and quality products. You call, real people answer and help. Highly recommend Abe’s of Maine!

March 25, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service, great price!

I returned to Abe's because of the great service I received on a previous purchase, and Jennifer did not disappoint on this visit. She answered all my questions and gave me a great option. I'll definitely be back.

March 25, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Customer Service Came Through

I had a small miscommunication regarding my order, but the customer service team worked with me and ultimately resolved the issue to my satisfaction. I appreciate that they took the time to correct the situation and ensure everything was handled properly.

March 5, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Outstanding, helpful, friendly service at a great price

I've been seeking a major upgrade to my outdated camera equipment, and the whole process has been both intimidating and expensive for me. Abe's of Maine - through salesperson Jennifer - provided a perfect solution for me. Jennifer was knowledgeable, personable, friendly, efficient, and patient. She led me expertly through the purchase, answer all of my many questions thoroughly. The result is that now I have exactly what I need, at a price within my budget, and it was delivered in record time (appx 24hrs). I'll surely return to Abe's of Maine, and I hope Jennifer Smith will answer the phone next time too. Excellent job!

March 4, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I accidentally ordered the wrong lens…

I accidentally ordered the wrong lens on the Abe’s of Maine website. I called customer service right away and spoke with Ted.
He was extremely helpful and knowledgeable. I told him which lens I meant to buy and he fixed everything. He said the lens would ship out that day and it arrived at my house at noon today. I called Ted to inform him the lens arrived safely and as promised.
He was very humble. Thank you again Ted.
I will be a returning customer.

February 25, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic shopping experience

I had a very enjoyable, informative and ni pressure conversation with Michael in choosing a point and shoot camera. I was very impressed with his knowledge and will be back to speak to him regarding future camera needs. Well done Michael!

February 26, 2026
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