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Should I Use Abt?

abt.com·Analyzed 1 hour ago··Based on 12 sources

Appliances and electronics retailer (Glenview, IL)

Depends

Depends

Abt is a well-reviewed Chicagoland appliance and electronics store, not software.

A Chicagoland appliance/electronics retailer with strong service reviews — not software. Great for fridges, irrelevant as a SaaS pick.

Confidence: Medium

4/5

Trustpilot rating

Abt Electronics, per Trustpilot

13,046

ResellerRatings reviews

snippet shows a 1.00-star rating

$175

Financing minimum

6 months via Synchrony Abt Card

Yes

Free shipping

listed on Trustpilot profile

Feature depth4

Catalog spans appliances, TVs, fitness, security; installs included

Support quality4

Reviewers cite timely delivery and strong communication

Security posture2

No public security page found on site

Pros

  • Repeat buyers report 20+ purchases with consistent satisfaction
  • Reddit locals say 'nothing but great' over years of use
  • 6-month financing from $175 via Synchrony Abt Card10
  • Wide range: appliances, TVs, fitness gear, smart security, HVAC installs10
  • Free shipping available per Trustpilot listing³

Cons

  • ResellerRatings snippet shows 1.00 stars despite 13,046 reviews
  • Local delivery and service limited to Chicagoland11
  • BBB complaint record exists for the business
  • ConsumerAffairs includes billing and card dispute reports

Gotchas

  • mediumFinancing runs through Synchrony's Abt Card — a store credit line with approval and interest terms10
  • mediumLocal delivery and install cover Chicagoland only; confirm your address before ordering big items11
  • mediumRating discrepancy: ResellerRatings snippet shows 1.00 stars across 13,046 reviews; check recent complaints
  • lowNo public security page found on12

Best for

  • Chicagoland home appliance and electronics buyers
  • Big-ticket purchases needing financing
  • Shoppers wanting delivery and install crews

Not for

  • Anyone evaluating software — this is a retail storefront
  • Buyers outside Chicagoland who need local install/service crews
  • Price-first shoppers; Best Buy and AJ Madison compete head-on

Pricing

Synchrony Abt Card financing

Promotional terms from $175 purchase minimum

  • 6-month financing on purchases of $175 or more
  • Additional terms shown at $349+ (details truncated in source)

Security

No known public vulnerabilities found in the sources reviewed.

What users say

Chicagoland buyers largely praise Abt's delivery, communication, and repeat-purchase experience, with scattered billing complaints and a conflicting low ResellerRatings score.

Abt has been nothing but great for us; though nobody is perfect
Reddit, r/chicago
Abt is always the best! Timely, great communication, efficient and nea
Abt.com customer reviews page
We have bought more than 20 items from ABT and EVERY
ConsumerAffairs

Alternatives

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Costco

Guess: warehouse pricing and easy returns on major appliances.

Full analysis

Based on 12 public sources used; many 'ABT' hits were unrelated entities (ballet, Abbott stock, Abt Associates) and excluded.

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