Considering purchasing new iMac from MacMall

Is MacMall reputable? Anyone have any experiences with them? Does Apple honor the regular warranty with them?
Why should I even bother buying from them you ask?
They seem to offer new iMac's for $100-$150 cheaper than apple store. Another main reason is no sales tax. That's another $120 savings. So, it will be about $240 savings for the same new computer from them.--assuming I get a real new computer and not some repackaged problem computer.
I checked amazon but they don't offer the new iMac's now.
Thanks

Well, I went ahead with the purchase and I received it yesterday. Shipping was reasonable-Free UPS ground 3-5 days. I ordered a new iMAC 27 inch, which normally retails for $1699. It cost $1607 plus another 3% off through some link which took me to MacMall for a total of $1559.
Everything appeared brand new with all the packaging. The computer looks and works perfectly so far.
I also saved on sales tax by buying online and having it shipped to my home. Macmall has not retail stores in my state so they do not have to charge and collect sales tax. They are based in California, so CA residents would be charged tax. That's how the state tax codes work. I'm a CPA, so I'm fully aware of the tax laws. So total savings were $258 lower than the apple store (again thanks in large part to no sales tax).
If I have a waaranty issue, the computer comes with the same 1 year warranty. I'm not entirely sure if I would have to deal with MacMall or Apple in this event, but I'm crossing my fingers for now.
I read some unfavorable and scary reviews of MacMall, but my experience worked out. I also did verify they are listing as an authorized resller on apple's website.

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