Abes of Maine Reviews 4,700

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.6

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Reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the staff for their exceptional patience, kindness, and conscientiousness, highlighting their professionalism and helpfulness with products and sales. Many people describe the customer service as fantastic, noting the quick and efficient assistance they received, which often went above and beyond expectations. Consumers consistently report a great pleasure doing business with the company and express their intent to return for future purchases. However, some customers also noted issues with product descriptions and order fulfillment. A few people mentioned being informed after ordering that the product was an import or international model, which was not clearly stated on the website and sometimes lacked a real warranty. Some reviewers also reported problems with orders not arriving or receiving different items than expected, leading to dissatisfaction with the overall business practices.

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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

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

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

Ordered a new sigma lens as a Christmas gift for my wife yesterday and Michael called to confirm the purchase. He went way above and beyond and did what he can to try to get the lens to me by Wednesda... See more


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4.6

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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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.

20 March 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!

25 March 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.

25 March 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.

5 March 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!

4 March 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.

25 February 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!

26 February 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Acting with integrity

She called me to let me know that the product I ordered was an oversees version which wasn’t obvious from the marketing. I really appreciated her help getting discounts and working with me on making sure we had all the right parts.

20 February 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Exceptional Customer Service to Michael Hartman

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 great pleasure doing business with you and will definitely come back again for many more.
Thanks again! Eric C.

17 February 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The very nice understanding Customer Service Agent Jennifer Smith

Ms. Jennifer Smith helped me to purchase a lens from Abes of Maine. I wanted to know what the prices difference between Abes and a competitor. She explained what the differences were in the warranty. She let me know why Abes charges less aand what was included and not included. And she even upsold me to a version that cost more but I understood why and I did not mind paying more. She was very professional and most of all she was nice. As opposed to another Abes customer service agent who was mean, did not want to answer question just. He just wanted to make a sale. If it were not for Jen I would not have never bought anything else from Abes Again god bless Jennifer.

17 February 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Exceptional Service and Expertise from Michael at Abe's on Main

I had an outstanding experience with Michael at Abe’s of Main. He helped me select two Sony camera lenses and truly went above and beyond - taking the time to understand my camera, my kit, and what would work best for me. He also made sure I received the best possible deals, which I greatly appreciated.

This was hands-down one of my best customer service experiences. It’s so rare to receive this level of personalized service and thoughtful follow-up. Michael was knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely committed to making sure I walked away happy and confident in my purchase. I highly recommend working with him if you’re considering camera equipment or tech in general. Thank you, Michael!

16 February 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Micheal was fantastic

Micheal was fantastic. He helped get all the accessories I needed and made sure I got the best deal. He also made sure that my camera went out same day.
Abe’s has amazing customer service. They are my new camera shop.

16 February 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The call back was outstanding

The call back was outstanding
To make sure I was real.
Courteous and outstanding knowledge of the camera thank you so much. I will continue to do business with you..

16 February 2026
Unprompted review

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