Etronics or Abes of Maine?

zgw8
zgw8 Posts: 78
edited August 2005 in Car Audio & Electronics
These two are where I found the best prices. Anyone with experience with either of these vendors? Don't want to get ripped off and want some level of customer support. Your feedback would be appreciated.

Erik
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  • 1996blackmax
    1996blackmax Posts: 2,436
    edited August 2005
    I know that Etronics sells stuff that they are not authorized to sell. I do not know about Abes of Maine.

    I would only buy from authorized dealers. This way you are covered by the manufacturer's warranty. I would rather pay a little more for piece of mind, and usually great service. If you look around there are great deals to be had from authorized dealers as well.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,644
    edited August 2005
    Etronics is straight up good...

    Had nothing but positive experiences... and Ive heard the same from many others...
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  • 1996blackmax
    1996blackmax Posts: 2,436
    edited August 2005
    Yes but if you buy something that they are not authorized to sell, your product is not covered by the manufacturer's warranty if something should go wrong.
    Alpine: CDA-7949
    Alpine: PXA-H600
    Alpine: CHA-S624, KCA-420i, KCA-410C
    Rainbow: CS 265 Profi Phase Plug / SL 165
    ARC Audio: 4150-XXK / 1500v1-XXK
    JL Audio: 10W6v2 (x2)
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  • MacLeod
    MacLeod Posts: 14,358
    edited August 2005
    Plus you dont know if youre getting remanufactured, repaired, damaged or out right knock offs.

    Best to buy from Sounddomain or Crutchfield.
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  • 1996blackmax
    1996blackmax Posts: 2,436
    edited August 2005
    Let me correct myself. Etronics sells some stuff that they are not authorized dealers for.
    Alpine: CDA-7949
    Alpine: PXA-H600
    Alpine: CHA-S624, KCA-420i, KCA-410C
    Rainbow: CS 265 Profi Phase Plug / SL 165
    ARC Audio: 4150-XXK / 1500v1-XXK
    JL Audio: 10W6v2 (x2)
    KnuKonceptz
    Second Skin
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  • 1996blackmax
    1996blackmax Posts: 2,436
    edited August 2005
    Best to buy from Sounddomain or Crutchfield

    Those are the 2 online retailers that I deal with.
    Alpine: CDA-7949
    Alpine: PXA-H600
    Alpine: CHA-S624, KCA-420i, KCA-410C
    Rainbow: CS 265 Profi Phase Plug / SL 165
    ARC Audio: 4150-XXK / 1500v1-XXK
    JL Audio: 10W6v2 (x2)
    KnuKonceptz
    Second Skin
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