Anyone ever heard of ABT electronics?

DrPizza

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Their customer testimonials on their site all sound made up. Less than 20 people rated them recently on resellerratings... Yet, their prices are incredible. A stove my wife wants can be shipped from Chicago to our door for almost $400 less than what we can buy it for in a 100 mile radius around us. Too good to be true??
 

SuperNaruto

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Maybe they never had a web based business.. they been registered since 1995.. seems okay but there are just too much gaps between reviews... I wouldn't risk it.. you're right.. reviews can be made up and stuff..

Maps might be off, its pointing to an empty lot :)

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iamwiz82

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They are a member of eRewards, if that makes you feel better. You can do surveys for coupons towards them. The highest they offer is $100 off $500.

What stove?
 

chusteczka

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ABT Electronics is a well respected store in the area but to me they are slicker than a used car salesman. I live nearby, have visited their store a few times and once purchased a clothes dryer from them. Their showroom floor is fancy, filled with products, customers, and salesmen. Their prices seem a bit high for most things but their salesmen are willing to negotiate, such as if evidence can be provided of a lower price elsewhere for a similar product.

I had received a good deal on the clothes dryer since I knew of a similar Sears Kenmore clothes dryer that was lower priced. The company delivered it for a fee close to $100 and brought it in the home one morning. They asked for a signature stating everything was fine with the item. Only later did I realize that a major dent on the top of the dryer had been covered up with an invoice sticker.

I also purchased a $300 standard 32" television from them a couple years ago. It was already a good deal and I was unable to negotiate the price down. Again, it was delivered for a price close to $100.

Their delivery vehicles can often be seen driving through the area in the mornings.

ABT has good deals mixed in with high prices but the quality of their items is always high.
Interestingly, I find myself looking elsewhere first due to that dent in the dryer.
 

PeteyCPU

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They are a very reputable dealer in Illinois (I don't know if they are anywhere else). They are family owned and have been incorporated for years. I would not hesitate to order from them if you are getting a good deal.
 

NuclearNed

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I bought both my HD Sony tv and my Panasonic DVD player from them. In both cases, they offered by far the best prices, free delivery, and no sales tax since I live in TN.

I've been very happy dealing with them, and when I shop for electronics their web site is always one of the first places I check.
 

squeeg22

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Being from the NW side of Chicago, I've shopped there a few times before. Bought a dishwasher, A/C and TV there. Always a good experience. I recommend this store.

 

rchiu

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ABT is a legit company. Their main store (on Milwaukee Av.) is 3 miles from my office and it's huge. I'd buy stuff from them over local best buy/CC any day. I got my TV and DVD player there. They carry higher end stuff and more variety compare to local BB/CC. I dunno about their web price though, since I never buy things from them through web. I just go there and talk to their sales ppl, and they usually give you deals better than advertised. Their customer service is good too from my experience.