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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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service
341
value
352
shipping
345
returns
216
quality
331

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Missouri
2 reviews
4 helpful votes
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Website would not accept three credit cards. Force3d to use PayPal instead. I can't understand when two were already saved as a payment method, but got tired of fighting with it.

Date of experience: December 20, 2017
Washington
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Easy ordering!
December 20, 2017

Always an easy order, always the best prices, free shipping, and no local taxes. Why shop anywhere else?

Date of experience: December 19, 2017
Maryland
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Easy to use website
December 20, 2017

My first order was really easy to place, the software even alerted me that I mistyped the credit card number. Although I didn't use it I liked the idea that they offered to split the charge on to 2 CCards.

Date of experience: December 19, 2017
Illinois
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Always amazingly knowledgeable and helpful! I've been shopping with B&H for many years and have always found the service to be amazing!

Date of experience: December 19, 2017
Massachusetts
4 reviews
2 helpful votes
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Agent seems disinterested
December 19, 2017

Okay, I had a problem that Nikon could not solve, having to do with the Prostaff 5 12x50 binocular (I bought from you) that has a female tripod adapter thread, but too large to accept normal L-shaped brackets. The cap was so difficult to remove I scratched it up rather badly with needle nosed pliers before resorting to small vice grip, which worked. Your agent at this point sounded not only perplexed but uncaring about the situation. He did, however, supply me with the NIBM letters to look it up with in the catalog, the one and only reason I gave 2 stars instead of 1. I hope it works, or no more business will ever be conducted with you by me. You have always been my preferred source of optics and was wishing to further my collection, if that even matters to you...

Date of experience: December 19, 2017
Pennsylvania
1 review
0 helpful votes
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My favorite tech store.
December 20, 2017

I buy stuff for myself and all my friends from you. Lots of fun shopping here. Great products, decent prices, awesome deals of the day. Thanks!

Date of experience: December 19, 2017
Ohio
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Fast and accurate
December 20, 2017

Easy to find what I was looking for and they gave me options and I found exactly what I was looking for (a gift) and liked it so much I bought one for me also!

Date of experience: December 19, 2017
Missouri
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I have used B&H to buy my camera gear. It is seamless and easy and customer support is there if you need it. My experiences have been good so I keep coming back.

Date of experience: December 19, 2017
Arkansas
1 review
0 helpful votes
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You can shop around all you want but you'll always come back to B&H. They're simply the best in terms of service, cost, and product selection.

Date of experience: December 19, 2017
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I am a new customer. It is impossible to do a fair and justifiable review on the overall services. Nevertheless, I have found B&H has made a comprehensive introduction of the merchandise which facilitate decision making.

Date of experience: December 19, 2017
District of Columbia
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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OMG! Great products!
December 20, 2017

This may be my first purchase with B&H, but it will not be my last! I can find all my wishlist items here at great prices. 2018 will be the year I spoil myself (and others!) rotten. Thank you!

Date of experience: December 19, 2017
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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That was easy!
December 20, 2017

Good price, good process. I hope my wife likes her camera! Certainly made it easy for me to find, and shop around for related items. Definitely will be considering B&H for future electronics purchases.

Date of experience: December 19, 2017
California
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
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Good experience
December 20, 2017

Over the past few years, I've purchased a camera, a zoom lens, and various accesories from BH. Everything went well. My local camera store warned me to make sure that everything you buy online comes with a US warranty card. My camera and lens did have the card in the package.

Date of experience: December 19, 2017
Uruguay
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Always good
December 20, 2017

Everytime i use B&H, I'm happy. My experience has been always great, I have nothing bad to say. Customer service also great.

Date of experience: December 19, 2017
Virginia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I can't say enough about B&H. Great selection, fair prices, and courteous staff. I shop no where else!

Date of experience: December 19, 2017
Virginia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I've been ordering all my DSL camera's and supplies for over a decade from B@H Photo Video without a single complaint. I shop and compare and it's hard to use anyone but the ones I can trust to get my orders correct every time for this long. Their site is easy to use and full of technical advice that I can trust to make my major decisions with. I have purchased over two dozen Canon camera bodies and L lenses through this store and received hundreds of accessories without a flaw or problem!

Date of experience: December 18, 2017
Maryland
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Love these guys!
December 19, 2017

I have been using B&H for some 40 years now. They have absolutely proven to be a trustworthy and quality operation. Rarely have I had an issue and when I did they took care of it quickly and properly.
Keep it up guys.

Date of experience: December 18, 2017
Illinois
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Horrible!
December 18, 2017

Horrible Horrible Experience! Do NOT BUY from them if you want something quickly. Do NOT TRUST their Expedited Shipping. I ordered some items spending considerable amount of funds after they offered Free Expedited Shipping which is 1-3 business days depending on the location. However, after I placed the order, the website said I would get those items in 5-6 business days. Why would B&H Photo advertise and promise a free expedited shipping when they do not send the items by expedited way? It is a total lie just to have the sales, not an honest service. I only placed an order thinking I would get it on time as a gift for a special person. Now, I got nothing. Zero Star for you B&H.

Date of experience: December 18, 2017
North Carolina
1 review
0 helpful votes
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All photo needs
December 19, 2017

I would give B&H more stars for service and available stock but 5 stars was all they had posted. Great service and great people.

Date of experience: December 18, 2017
Missouri
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Easy and fast
December 19, 2017

Found my item, and was purchased in no time. I like the account overview that shows my recent views. Very helpful in remember what i was researching

Date of experience: December 18, 2017

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