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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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341
value
352
shipping
345
returns
216
quality
331

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Maryland
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Love that you can chat about the product before you buy it and free shipping! Great for tech products.

Date of experience: March 7, 2018
Texas
1 review
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Eezy-Peezy
March 8, 2018

Whenever I need something new to keep rolling on the job I run to B&H. A few clicks and done! Any info I need about a product is usually answered in the description or by fellow B&H customers

Date of experience: March 6, 2018
AD P.
Ohio
1 review
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Great Service!
March 7, 2018

Good selection and availability. Also plenty of information about products let me make an informed decision.

Date of experience: March 6, 2018
Kansas
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I browse B&H's web site very frequently and place immediate orders or add the item(s) to my Wish List and wait for price drops as I can. Shipping is very fast and well packaged. Never a doubt!

Date of experience: March 6, 2018
Massachusetts
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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I decided to stop being lazy and just ordering everything from Amazon "by default". I've found that B&H is generally the best source for electronics in terms of both price and service.

Date of experience: March 5, 2018
Oregon
1 review
0 helpful votes
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THE BEST.
March 6, 2018

THE BEST PLACE TO SHOP PERIOD and (!)

I've shopped at B&H Photo for over 26 years. It's my go to for all things photo, video

Date of experience: March 5, 2018
Florida
1 review
0 helpful votes
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No reputable firm is better, and Amazon is not close as no tax and very fast delivery. B&H inventory accuracy is really good.

Date of experience: March 5, 2018
Tom M.
Minnesota
2 reviews
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Ease of ordering
March 6, 2018

B&H is a step above so many other online retailers. Just so nice to work with and easy to do business with!!

Date of experience: March 5, 2018
Texas
1 review
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It's great!
March 6, 2018

As usual, it's a pleasure ordering from B&H's site. The search engine works well, so it's easy to find what you need. Moreover, the prices are competitive and the shipping rates are often free, depending on what one orders.

Date of experience: March 5, 2018
Washington
1 review
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Great company
March 6, 2018

I have ordered many items from B&H, and have always gotten quality equipment. If necessary to return an Item, there is no problem. You do have to pay the shipping fee.

Date of experience: March 5, 2018
Maryland
1 review
0 helpful votes
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As usual, my visit to B&H was a pleasure! I quickly found the items I wanted and checkout was a breeze. I spent less than a minute online placing my order.
Keep up the great work!

Date of experience: March 5, 2018
Canada
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Defective gimbal
March 5, 2018

I bought a gimbal that was defective straight from the box. I left the country on the day the item arrived and was only able to open it when I got back, only to find out it was defective. When I reached out to B&H costumer care I was told that since it's been over 30 days nothing can be done. They also advised to contact the manufacturer.
I e-mailed the manufacturer and got no reply. Then I called them and was instructed to contact the seller to get a replacement. Now tired of being tossed back and forth, I would appreciate B&H to take some responsibility for shipping me a defective unit in the first place. I didn't pay for a broken item.

It's frustrating that being B&H the company that actually sold me the item won't take responsibility for selling me a broken gimbal. I have always valued your quality and good prices, this however is turning to be one of the worst costumer experiences in a sense that
1. I don't expect to be shipped with defective merchandise
2. If and when defective units are sent I expect the company to take steps to fix it. After all there's a reason people go to specific companies, for reputation and price guarantee. Costumer satisfaction is key for retaining businesses.

One of the reasons i shop with Amazon is the fact that their relationship with me doesn't end after the purchase. I had a pair of Beats By Dre headphones that stopped working after 6 months. I contacted them and they send a replacement unit straight away. This unit I had been using, and got replaced. They have my business forever.

It's appalling that B&H would refuse to exchange a new, unused, straight from the box defective unit. Now, am I expected to keep an item worth over $400 which defective is essentially a piece of junk?

Date of experience: March 5, 2018
Illinois
3 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Impressive. Website is great to use; chat is very helpful (thanks Yoni!), prices are competitive, selection excellent, and I love no sales tax outside of NY and NJ. Really a pleasure to do business with.

Date of experience: March 4, 2018
Illinois
1 review
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Been a customer for over 10 years. The selection is always great and the prices are some of the best around.

Date of experience: March 4, 2018
New York
2 reviews
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Excellent selection, excellent prices. What more could you want? And I do love supporting smaller retailers over those online megaliths.

Date of experience: March 4, 2018
Michigan
1 review
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Easy to do
March 2, 2018

The site is well organized and all the information in regard to the products was easy to find. The online chat feature helped me questions. Thanks. - dg

Date of experience: March 2, 2018
New York
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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I have bought cameras, lenses, computers, and other electronics from BH. I have never had a problem with their service.

Date of experience: March 2, 2018
Florida
1 review
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As always, B&H is a dream to work with... excellent product range, good prices, excellent site and processes... what more could one ask for.

Date of experience: March 2, 2018
New Jersey
1 review
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The Best As Always
March 2, 2018

It's that simple, very informative, very well designed store and website, excellent customer service. The Best As Always

Date of experience: March 1, 2018
California
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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B&H is reliable
March 1, 2018

Vast inventory and selection of products - excellent notification system - and offers generous return options.

Date of experience: February 28, 2018

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