Abe's of Maine?

[crunchierthanthou]

any experience with them?

I found a KF30 (http://www.abesofmaine.com/item.do?item=CHI61472650070) there for $144 shipped ($154 less $10 promo code). It seems like a screaming deal, but I've never dealt with the company. It's not my favorite cover ever, but I'm not sure which if any of the current covers I would choose over it.

[clmchrissy]

Not sure if you noticed they had two cover choices, atmosphere & adventure

[crunchierthanthou]

I did, thanks. :)

I'm mostly indifferent on the current covers, but atmosphere is by far my least favorite. I have an aversion to denim in anything other than pants/shorts. :o

[BookMama]

DH and I purchased from them several times when they really only sold electronics. (I'm shocked to see a car seat on their web site!) We bought a video camera and digital camera from them, plus my boss bought several things from them for work. Based on those experiences, I'd give them a thumbs up. :thumbsup:

[Bumblb77]

I bought a camera from them about a year and a half ago. I had a great experience and even had to return the camera to them due to a manufacturing defect, so had some experience with their customer service.

[houseofboys]

We just bought a digital camera from them a week ago & haven't had any troubles at all. And the price was amazing, too!

[melniemi]

They have the best price on the camera I want. I think they are fine. Don't forget to go through fatwallet.

[dhardawa]

I have purchased two cameras from them and never had an issue at all.

[Wineaux]

Don't forget the 5% Cash Back when using MS Live Cash Back!

[Wineaux]

Wait!

A better deal can be found at Comfort First using MS Cashback Live!

Store Price $169.99
Discount 20.0%
cashback $34.00
Bottomline Price $135.99

Chicco Key Fit 30 Infant Car Seat and Base - Free Shipping (http://comfortfirst.com/p-43993-chicco-key-fit-30-infant-car-seat-and-base-free-shipping.aspx?kbid=3350)

Plus save an additional 5% off any order with coupon code: SAVE5606

[crunchierthanthou]

Wait!

A better deal can be found at Comfort First using MS Cashback Live!

Store Price $169.99
Discount 20.0%
cashback $34.00
Bottomline Price $135.99

Chicco Key Fit 30 Infant Car Seat and Base - Free Shipping (http://comfortfirst.com/p-43993-chicco-key-fit-30-infant-car-seat-and-base-free-shipping.aspx?kbid=3350)

Plus save an additional 5% off any order with coupon code: SAVE5606

but you have to wait two months to get that $34 back, right?

[Wineaux]

Yes. At the most 60 days, albeit many people have had the funds deposited much quicker than that. But yes, YMMV getting those funds before 60 days have passed. Remember though, you are taking an additional 5% off the top end with the coupon code at the beginning, so your out of pocket expenses will be: $161.49, but your Cash back will be based upon the higher $169.99 amount. So you are saving an additional $8.50 on top of the $34.00 versus buying from Abe's of Maine. Abe's does have a 5-7% cash back though via MS Live Cash Back, but that's nothing compared to the 20% you'd get from Comfort First.

In the end, it comes down to whether you can afford to pay the higher upfront cost and wait, or just go for the initial lower price and come out slightly behind on the deal. We're talking $10-15 dollars here, so if money was tight, I'd be seriously looking at Abe's myself, albiet I would also take into consideration the fact that Abe's specializes in photography equipment, and Comfort First specializes in baby gear. What will Abe's do if you get an old DOM? What is their return policy if there is an issue? Those are things you might want to call both companies and ask them about. Then go with the one that will treat you the best if the fit hits the shan...
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