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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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Colorado
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Buy with confidence that you get what you pay for with no hassle returns if it wasn't what you wanted

Date of experience: March 15, 2022
Mississippi
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
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Disgraceful service! Check out their regulations governing online purchases. They claim to accept returns for any reason but have a link to a laundry list of exceptions. BUYER BEWARE.

Date of experience: March 14, 2022
Henry P. — B&H Photo Video Rep
over a year old

Thank you for your order and this feedback. We regret your dissatisfaction. Your report glosses over several issues, First, our FAQ specifies that non-returnable items include "Opened computers and computer software — original packaging cannot be unsealed." Second, we require a return authorization be requested and sent to you to initiate the return process. Third, we do not cover the cost of return shipping unless the reason for the return is our error or a product which was defective or damaged on arrival. Being "disappointed in the performance" does not suggest the product is defective. To suggest otherwise is disingenuous.

Your advice should say, "be sure to read their online rules COMPLETELY BEFORE buying anything from any online merchant!" Apparently we received this review from you because you failed to follow this excellent advice. -- Henry Posner / B&H Photo-Video

California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Simply the Best
March 7, 2022

Have bought cameras, theatrical lighting, and computer equipment from B&H. Simple, Easy. The Best. Go Team. Wish you had a brick and mortar nearer to me... maybe it's better that you don't!;-)

Date of experience: March 7, 2022
Maine
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I've only ever had good experiences with B & H, and they are my go-to store for electronics and such. And, though I come from a different religious and cultural background, I like seeing that they integrated theirs into their business operations while maintaining excellent customers relations with all of us.

Date of experience: March 6, 2022
Texas
1 review
2 helpful votes
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I ordered two items from bhphoto and both were delayed in shipment. To return I was told to refuse shipment by bhphoto and eventually FedEx just shipped it right back to me a couple days later. I asked for a faster prepaid label being paid for me but if I returned they would make me pay for any return shipping. And it was slow return shipping. I have to now pay for faster shipping so I can get it back to them asap and receive a refund. Not helpful, very cheap company. Would shop elsewhere

Date of experience: March 2, 2022
Canada
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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The best place for photography
February 24, 2022

This store has no match, with competitive pricing, great support and fast delivery! When shipping to diffiult places they clearly staate there may be a day or two delay over normal delivery times. Their shipping prices are fair too.

Date of experience: February 23, 2022
Nebraska
1 review
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Payboo Savings
February 23, 2022

Very satisfied with the website. Shipping is prompt and had no issues with any damaged package. I have on one occasion been given a discount to match the advertised price.

Date of experience: February 22, 2022
Iowa
1 review
0 helpful votes
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So Easy!
February 22, 2022

I just ordered, but I love these prices, and ordering was so easy! Will update when item is received.

Date of experience: February 22, 2022
Texas
1 review
0 helpful votes
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B&H Photo ad popped up while I was looking for information about fresnel lens for photography. Sometimes pop-up ads are annoying, but this was helpful and the product was at a discount, so I bought it. Impact Fresnel Spot S-Mount Attachment (10-40°) $54.95.

Date of experience: February 21, 2022
Ukraine
3 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Very helpful staff
February 19, 2022

Very helpful staff, and didn't try to up-sell me, which is a relief compared to the irritating salespeople in most companies

Date of experience: February 18, 2022
Washington
1 review
0 helpful votes
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New PayBoo card
February 16, 2022

This is not specifically a review on B&H but on their choice to choose Comenity for their new PlayBoo credit card.

Comenity will use Experian for a credit report only. Due to the T-Mobile hack and my information now in the dark web I froze my credit through Experian. Other companies will and have in my case used other agencies credit reports to verify credit. Comenity will not. B&H has now lost me as a customer over this.

Date of experience: February 16, 2022
Henry P. — B&H Photo Video Rep
over a year old

Marcia: Thank you for your orders and this feedback. We regret your dissatisfaction. Our Payboo FAQ lists three credit agencies, Experian, TransUnion, and Equifax. The bank may use one or another or all three and do not tell us which in advance. The links on our FAQ let you unlock the credit bureaus temporarily so your application can be processed without incident. You can continue shopping here and continue our relationship without submitting a Payboo application if you prefer. There's really no reason for us to have lost you as a customer under these circumstances and I hope you will reconsider. -- Henry Posner / B&H Photo-Video

California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Helpful Staff
February 17, 2022

My name is Jaime (@jaimechanphoto). I'm writing a review to share a wonderful experience. As many of you might know - their staff observes Jewish holidays (to which I respect willingly). I am a Photographer and computer savvy person who goes to B&H for almost anything I can get there for the needs I have with photo, computer, and even audio too (basically anything tech)!

I saw an item on my Wishlist that entered their "Deal Zone", which is a flash-sale basically for select items. I couldn't check out because they were observing a Holiday/Sabbath (I forgot what it was), but I didn't give up. I entered a chat with one of the online agent (John J, I believe) literally 2 days AFTER the sale ended to mention that - and he granted me a one-time price match as a second chance! Saved $20... on a $30 item, that is. 66% discount - *******% unexpectedly pleased. T_T

This isn't the first time I've unexpectedly had a request fulfilled like this from B&H. I really appreciate them and hope you have the same experiences as I do with them. =]

Date of experience: February 15, 2022
New Jersey
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Honest Good People
February 9, 2022

Always a good experience, the products always fit the description. The used department is a gold mine!

Date of experience: February 8, 2022
Iowa
3 reviews
0 helpful votes
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This is my latest of many purchases from B&H and they have all been excellent. Had to use Customer Service once and the experience was terrific. Also if you need consultation about a purchase their representatives are great.

Date of experience: February 7, 2022
New York
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I have always received great help in picking or finding the correct items for my best use. I will always recommend B&H for any photography equipment.

I have been a customer of B&H's for over 20 years and keep coming back

Date of experience: February 7, 2022
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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B&H is a great photography company, and their website is easy to use. Their return policy is outstanding.

Date of experience: February 4, 2022
Guam
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Online Shopping
February 3, 2022

It is great using the online shopping portal for B&H Photo. Easy to get around, easy to locate the products you need, Ease of making payments, the team techs are always standing by ready to assist! Great Job Teams!

Date of experience: February 2, 2022
Spain
10 reviews
2 helpful votes
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My friend once asked me to help him to find a good video equipment, because he wanted to open up a photo studio and create various videos and take pictures of people. I thought that it would be a great idea and also decided to help him and invested some money. He is fond of photographing and I understood that he would manage to become successful in this sphere. However, the main problem was the lack of professional equipment. I searched in the internet for proper companies and faced this one. There is a very big assortment of equipment and I proposed my friend to buy it here. We ordered here some professional cameras and they were delivered in time.

Date of experience: January 27, 2022
Missouri
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Selection, Dependability and Tech Knowledge
January 25, 2022

B&H is my preferred vendor for all my photo and printing supplies. They are competitive price wise with Megazon and the detailed descriptions of the items lets you know exactly what you're buying. Shipping is quick and reasonable and if I do have a problem knowledgeable tech support is available immediately. The bottom line is there are no better vendors than B&H.

Date of experience: January 25, 2022
Washington
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I have been buying things there for years. It's always gone well and the one instance where something was damaged on arrival they sorted it out promptly. This order was an assortment of odd's and ends I needed, filters, lens hoods etc. The prices were fair, everything was in stock and the 3 days freight was free. Hard to beat.

Date of experience: January 23, 2022

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Founded in 1973
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