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B&H Photo Video

3.5

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B&H Photo Video Reviews Summary

B&H has established a strong reputation for offering a wide range of quality products, particularly in photography and electronics, often at competitive prices. Many customers appreciate the efficiency of their shipping and the informative nature of their website. However, there are notable concerns regarding customer service, including delivery issues, inadequate responses to complaints, and strict return policies that leave some customers feeling unsupported. While loyal customers value the company's product selection and pricing, the recurring complaints about service delays and lack of accountability suggest a need for improvement in their customer service approach.

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returns
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Georgia
1 review
1 helpful vote
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I started purchasing from B&H, because Adorama sold me a grey market lens, and when i confronted them, they tried to gaslight and never offered apology. Sooo...

I purchased Nikon z6ii, and... yup... grey market camera!

I called and the CSR pointed out that it said "imported", but when i put it in my cart it did NOT say that. I know bc ever since my Adorama experience i check that. She then proceeds to tell me the item number for the US version, as that is specific. While she's talking, i do 3 searches... one from my work phone, laptop, and tablet... they all return the US version, so i scroll to see if there's a listing for the imported... nothing. She say..."you must have bought the last one. Yeah... that's it.

Then I get connected to a supervisor, Rosie, who is less than helpful. We exchanged words and she finally says well if you send that today to FedEx I can get it out today, otherwise we will send it once we receive yours back. I told her I have been a customer for years and if bought tons of equipment from them. Despite that this was their fault, and I needed this immediately. I tell her that I ordered this because I needed to get acclimated because I have a shoot next week, and I said after next week who knows maybe I'll end up returning this one. And then she says well if you were thinking about returning it, then the offer is rescinded we won't mail you out another one today.

So B&H f'd up.

Date of experience: January 20, 2022
Henry P. — B&H Photo Video Rep
over a year old

Web No: 1079115718 Thank you for your order and this feedback. We regret your dissatisfaction. The Nikon Z6 II camera body was marked "Imported" on our site when you added it to your shopping cart. That links to a popup window which says, "Items marked "Imported" are imported and/or distributed by other entities and are warranted by B&H Photo-Video. "Imported" products do not qualify for manufacturers rebate programs. There is no difference in the item itself." An additional link is provided to https://bhpho.to/2J1EHub which is where we discuss US warranties vs grey market options.

I regret you overlooked this since that is the source of your dissatisfaction. At your request we have emailed return authorization and will issue a refund when we receive and process the return. -- Henry Posner / B&H Photo-Video

California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Excellent Service and Sepport
January 21, 2022

I have purchased several thousand dollars of laptops, workstations, cameras, mics, and other audio/video equipment over the last few years. These guys never fail to provide quality tech support and assistance when making a purchase.

Date of experience: January 20, 2022
Viet Nam
16 reviews
11 helpful votes
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The sortiment there is just outstanding. If you need a camera or a la[top you can visit this site and find something for yourself. I didn't have any problems with ordering and receiving the item. It came in perfect condition and I am very pleased with that.

Date of experience: January 20, 2022
Arkansas
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Satisfied customer for 25 years
January 20, 2022

In the store or online, they have a great selection and knowledgeable sales staff. Recently there have been a lot of stock/backorder issues but I can't fault them for that. At least they alert when it's available. I was also very happy with their credit through Synchrony Bank. Recently it changed to Payboo so I hope the level of customer service continues and they keep offering no-interest promo financing.

Date of experience: January 19, 2022
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Great site
January 20, 2022

B&H is way better than competitor sites (like Am**** or Ne****) because they mainly just list quality products instead of a sea of chinese knockoffs that break a week later, so it's much easier to make a selection, and they're a good business that supports their employees instead of draining them then replacing them. They also actually care about packing your expensive purchases properly. I've had competitor websites ship a $320 CPU in a large box with no padding, so it bounced around and shattered the plastic packaging onto the heatsink thermal paste. After complaining three times in a row, the competitor kept showing the same disregard for packaging and never improved, despite guarantees that they would. B&H has never done a bad job with packaging. Even a small SSD came carefully wrapped in bubble wrap. Support them to support good business practices.

Date of experience: January 19, 2022
Michigan
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Problem resolved
January 18, 2022

I had a problem with my order. After talking with many representatives, we got it figured out! Thank you so much

Date of experience: January 18, 2022
Henry P. — B&H Photo Video Rep
over a year old

Hi Abbigayle,

I called earlier in the hope of discussing this with you and was unable to leave a message as your voicemail is full. I apologize that you never received the order you placed last May 20th and first made us aware of this about 8 months later. I also apologize if any of our customer service agents did said anything that offended you and you felt we stole your money. What you describe is contrary to B&H's standards of excellence. We want every customer to be happy and have the best solution possible.
While nobody likes bad reviews, we take it as an opportunity to resolve concerns our customers bring to our attention. B&H has been in business for over 48 years, and we believe our commitment to honesty with our customers resonates in everything we do.
I would be willing to make a one-time exception and ship your order of the 4 SD cards to you after we can speak. Please understand that we send shipping confirmation and tracking on every order and it is also the responsibility of our customers to notify us if there is an issue in a timely manner. If you do not receive your order within a few days of the expected date it is vital that you let us know.

I understand you were not in a hurry and may have even forgot that you had made the order. We only have a small window to notify the freight carrier and make any possible claim.

In regards to our hours of operation, as a principle of faith our company suspends all commercial activity from sunset Friday evening until nightfall on Saturday in observance of the Jewish Sabbath as well as on Major Jewish holidays.

Though we do understand it may be inconvenient for some customers and it may seem to be counter to standard practice, our company is determined to adhere to a stricter principle and not conduct any business, neither passive nor active during the Sabbath hours. Please refer to the following links for more information on store hours. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/find/SHcalendar.jsp & http://www.bhphotovideo.com/find/HelpCenter/HoursOfOperation.jsp#closing

I would like to thank you for your purchases and we realize you have a choice of where you can shop. I would appreciate if you could reply to my email. Most importantly we hope you and your loved ones are safe with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Best Regards,
Brian Markman / B&H Photo-Video

Ohio
1 review
0 helpful votes
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B&H often is our best resource for hard-to-find items. Often at a great price. Most recently, Fujitsu fi-7160 scanners were in stock while our other suppliers had none or wanted inflated prices.

Date of experience: January 18, 2022
Washington
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I've been buying from B&H online for the past 25 years and for the most part, they get it right. Prices are often the lowest or at least competitive. Using their branded credit card gets me a discount equal to the tax I'd normally pay, and for me, that's about 10%. They have a pretty decent selection and they'll answer any questions, often without attitude or sarcasm.

The problems seem to occur with their shipping and shopping cart. They use the worst shipping service on the planet: FedEx. If you need it tomorrow, good luck. If you're willing to wait, your delivery window will generally be a 3-day span and they almost always deliver a day late. So unreliable. The other issue is even if you select next day or 2-day delivery, that only applies to the actual time the carrier takes, not the time it takes for your items to get picked and packed, which could take as long as 3-4 days depending on the days of the week you placed your order.

The other issue is their online shopping cart. Because they're Jewish and observe Shabbat, they close the online checkout Friday afternoon and reopen on Saturday. Unfortunately, if you put things in your shopping cart Friday night hoping to check out on Saturday, your items will sometimes disappear. Worse yet, if you add items using their phone app and later try to add more items or checkout from a web browser on another device, your items won't be there. Frustrating, confusing and poorly implemented.

Date of experience: January 16, 2022
New Jersey
1 review
0 helpful votes
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As always, B&H web site makes researching, selecting, and checkout a breeze!
As a returning customer, completing my purchase only takes a couple of clicks. Great prices, great selection, easy purchasing, That's a winner. Five Stars!
100% trustworthy
Staffed by the most knowledgeable experts
Not pushing you to purchase -- they are developing long-term clients
Is 100% responsive if you have an issue or need their help
Has free shipping on most items
I trust them 100%
B&H carries all camera and musical equipment and accessories has real service from a real company with a real store full of real professionals...

Date of experience: January 13, 2022
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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B&H Is the best!
January 13, 2022

I have been buying from B&H for many years and always had excellent prices, Service and fast shipping!

Date of experience: January 12, 2022
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Great service. Great people.
January 12, 2022

Excellent product selection and pricing. Easy to use website. Informed customer service available if you need it.

Date of experience: January 11, 2022
Arizona
1 review
0 helpful votes
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The best!
January 10, 2022

B & H is always my go-to place for anything electronics. Great selection, great prices, great customer service!

Date of experience: January 9, 2022
Washington
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Great company to work with and pleasant team on the phone.

The Payboo card gives either an instant rebate on sales tax or 12 month interest free financing.

And shipping is free for most orders!

Date of experience: January 6, 2022
Illinois
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
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Ordered printer ink from "B&H Photo Video" several times. Always an awesome experience. Fast shipping and the best prices!

Date of experience: January 4, 2022
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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5 Star Service
January 6, 2022

Love doing business with B&H, and for many years. Always helpful, knowledgeable and willing to work with you. Highly recommend!

Date of experience: January 3, 2022
Mississippi
1 review
0 helpful votes
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The title to my review says it all. I have always been pleased with the B&H online experience. Should I have indepth questions; there is always someone in customer service who knows the answer. This is "over the top" in today's world. I give B&H Photo an ATTA BOY on all they do.

Date of experience: January 2, 2022
Puerto Rico
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I love B&H
December 31, 2021

Their shipping is pretty fast with great tracking and products always top quality! I love the store whenever we are in NY we don't leave without visiting, it's one of our favorite stops.

Date of experience: December 30, 2021
New Jersey
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Easy to do business with
December 31, 2021

What they sell is priced lower than A->z. This is not the first time I've bought from them. I've found it easy to find what I need and their delivery is reliable.

Date of experience: December 30, 2021
New York
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Great
December 28, 2021

They are honest, decent pricing and great. Very trusted, and biggest selection. Oops I forgot to mention their stock has no comparison.

Date of experience: December 27, 2021
Virginia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Thanks to a good friend's recommendation a few years ago I tried out B&H. I've become a loyal customer ever since. If I need technical advice I know I can get it from these folks since their opinions have proven to be completely on target again and again. Their supply of photographic kit is incredible and their shipping process gets my orders out the door and on their way in record time. And thanks to the care they take in securely packaging orders, everything shows up in perfect shape. Friendly staff, knowledgeable, and customer focused + good prices and a large selection = the Best In The Business. I can recommend B&H to you without any reservation. I only wish I had discovered them sooner. Slainte!

Date of experience: December 24, 2021

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bhphotovideo.com
Founded in 1973
New York, NY, United States