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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
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352
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345
returns
216
quality
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Maryland
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Tripod head fell apart on job found one right away and with free expedited shipping. Problem solved and back to work.

Date of experience: January 9, 2019
North Dakota
1 review
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As a mobile DJ, I often find some of the best deals and prices on B&H Photo! Before I make any major purchases, I always check their site and I often purchase from them.

Date of experience: January 7, 2019
Texas
1 review
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Great selection, current best prices, good packing, never an error in shipment. Able to return easily

Date of experience: January 7, 2019
Michelle D.
California
1 review
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I've compared stores, brick and mortar and online, and B&H has the best range with good prices. I can also ask questions and get intelligent answers which helps me tremendously. Every lens and other precious piece has come well wrapped and in good working order. Though, the return process is easy if something were to go wrong. This is the best place to get your equipment.

Date of experience: January 4, 2019
New Jersey
1 review
0 helpful votes
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My association with B&H goes easily 30 years back. I used to visit their store on 17th Street in lower Manhattan. Shopping by mail couldn't be easier and on those occasions where I need to rush into the city, through the Lincoln Tunnel, it's a breeze with their convenient and safe free parking.

Date of experience: January 4, 2019
Virginia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I have been ordering photo and sound equipment from B&H for over 30 years and have never had any problems. Best prices and great service.

Date of experience: January 3, 2019
California
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
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Excellent Service
January 4, 2019

I'd been a customer for B&H for over 7 years. I like buying from them as they have great service. I always get merchandise delivered in reasonable time. In addition, it's nice to not pay sales tax as I live in California. That's considerable saving when purchasing expensive equipment like camera lenses or Apple products

Date of experience: January 2, 2019
India
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Late delivery
January 2, 2019

I ordered a Macbook Pro on 26th December 2018 and paid extra 25$ for 2 day guarantee delivery. But the order was put for verification for 6 days. And finally after lot of calls and mails it was cleared by verification department on 31th Dec. But the order has not been shipped yet.
I request you to please deliver the order before 3th Jan, as i am moving out of US on 4th Jan for work.
Order ID: *******820

Date of experience: January 1, 2019
Henry P. — B&H Photo Video Rep
over a year old

Thank you for your order and this feedback. We regret your dissatisfaction. This order was shipped Dec 31st via rush delivery. The FedEx ETA is Jan 4th. -- Henry Posner / B&H Photo-Video

Sri Lanka
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I have been purchasing numerous items from B & H for the last several years. This includes online ordering mostly and purchasing at the NY shop some times. It has always been a happy experience. Delivery of online orders has always been on time.

Date of experience: January 1, 2019
South Dakota
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Great experience
January 2, 2019

Have used B and H for many years and they always have what I want or need usually with free shipping and have occasionally needed to return a few things with no hassle. In seven years I have never had any problems.

Date of experience: January 1, 2019
Texas
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Always Good
January 1, 2019

B&H has been my go-to supplier of photographic equipment for several decades. The buying experience has always been positive, and I have never encountered a "surprise" in the deal (which unfortunately I did many, many years ago when shopping with other online dealers). B&H is where I bought my gaming notebook PC, also. And if I ever try an Apple Mac, this is where I will buy it from. They continue to be a great place for my business.

Date of experience: December 31, 2018
South Carolina
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I LOVE B&H
January 1, 2019

I've written a review for B&H every time I've checked out with them. It's always a pleasurable experience. I keep seeing a lot of 1-star reviews, and honestly I don't understand why. I have literally NEVER had an issue with B&H. I've been using them for nearly 5 years now, and started back in 2014 when I first started taking photography classes in college. This is hands-down the BEST photography site to get anything from, ESPECIALLY for college students.

Date of experience: December 31, 2018
New York
1 review
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Great advice
January 1, 2019

True experts to help you make the right decisions and choices. I have had this experience in several different departments. That says it all.

Date of experience: December 31, 2018
New York
1 review
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The most recent transaction was seamless and quick. The delivery in NYC is especially fast and whenever there has been an issue with a transaction, the staff at B&H have handled it quickly and professionally.

Date of experience: December 31, 2018
Michigan
1 review
0 helpful votes
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By far the best and most helpful website on the planet! Precise, informational and easy to follow... hard to go here and not buy something. I live in Michigan and have been buying all my photo needs from B&H for almost 20 years. I have bought new, used and have sold back to B&H photo equipment and nothing in all these years gives me pause at doing business with you. There is not another vendor of any product that I can comfortably say the same whether in person or online.

Date of experience: December 31, 2018
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I have dealt with B&H on a number of occasions over the last 18 years, both in their NYC store and via mail. The web site is easy to navigate, and completing my purchase today went smoothly, as it has in the past.

I have never hesitated to come back to B&H again after a previous purchase. On the one occasion that I had a problem with an item I had purchased, the issue was handled smoothly and professionally.

Date of experience: December 30, 2018
Mexico
1 review
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I received some months ago a rewards card number, however expired before I travel to US, and I could not use it for this order.

Date of experience: December 28, 2018
Henry P. — B&H Photo Video Rep
over a year old

Thank you for your order and this feedback. We regret your dissatisfaction. A gift card from B&H never expires. A Reward points card, earned by having previously purchased an eligible item, expires 6 months after their issue dates. The points can be used for any website purchase from anywhere in the world. Customers do not have to wait to come to our Manhattan SuperStore to use these points. More on Reward points at https://bhpho.to/2jhmyvN -- Henry Posner / B&H Photo-Video

Maryland
4 reviews
19 helpful votes
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The website is easy to navigate. The online ordering process is simple and straightforward. Even during the holidays, the shipping was fast.

Date of experience: December 27, 2018
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I would like have seen more options of battery pack for the F4.
I've been a customer for over twenty five years and I never had an issue with returns or purchase. Thank you B&H

It would be nice to have customer videos using their purchase.

Date of experience: December 27, 2018
California
1 review
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B&H is always a merchant I can count on. Their quality of service is great, their return policy is reasonable, and they are always pleasant to deal with.

Date of experience: December 27, 2018

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Founded in 1973
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