B&H Photo Any good?

aparmley · #1 05-01-2005, 10:42 PM

Hey everyone. I am going to making a significant purchase soon and I am considering B&H photo, bhphotovideo.com. does anyone have any experience with this business?
Thank you
Andy

Rex914 · #2 05-01-2005, 10:47 PM

They're good for camera bodies, although I've heard stories of them sending out returned lenses instead of new ones. Again, it could just be an isolated case that turned into legend, so take that as you wish.

aparmley · #3 05-01-2005, 10:49 PM

It just so happens one item in my purchase is a camera body... the other a lens, waaaohhhhh

Bluedog · #4 05-01-2005, 11:42 PM

I just ordered a Tenba CF card holder without any problems, although it was a small order. Took about 36 hours for the order to process.

Just make sure the Camera body is the US warrantied one and not Grey Market.

Rex914 · #5 05-01-2005, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by aparmley

It just so happens one item in my purchase is a camera body... the other a lens, waaaohhhhh

Buy the lens locally, even if it's a Ritz/Wolf camera. The price difference isn't more than $10-$20 is it?

David Metsky · #6 05-02-2005, 07:21 AM

I've bought from B&H several times, and they are excellent. I've never heard anything about them sending previously returned lenses, but even if they did I'm not sure that's a problem. They probably have the best reputation of any online/mailorder camera retailer.

-dave-

Bucksnort · #7 05-02-2005, 07:46 AM

B&H is dare I say the most reputable dealer. Read about them at BBB. Excellent company, they know it and they are proud of it.

aparmley · #8 05-02-2005, 09:14 AM

Thank Guys... wow 36 hours to process a CF case... When did you order it on friday?

David Metsky · #9 05-02-2005, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by aparmley

When did you order it on friday?

As you appear to be aware, B&H closes for all Jewish holidays and the Sabbath, so orders won't be processed late Friday afternoon through sundown on Saturdays plus other times throughout the year.

-dave-

Bluedog · #10 05-02-2005, 10:13 AM

No it was ordered before the Jewish holiday. They could've been swamped trying to get orders filled. I placed order on a Monday morning and received it on Friday of the same week. It wasn't a big deal.