Canon shooters - Do you favor Adorama or B & H?
Jan 10, 2017 10:53:56 #
I use B&H for equipment and Red River for paper; not because I've had a problem with Adorama, but if almost everyone seems to consider B&H as their prime "go to" supplier, who am I to argue, and I'm too far away to explore either one.
The Visa Prepaid Card sounds like a good option too,
The Visa Prepaid Card sounds like a good option too,
Jan 10, 2017 11:21:40 #
SonoraDick wrote:
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Either one is fine. I probably buy more from B&H though.
Jan 10, 2017 11:57:56 #
Been a Canon owner and a customer of B&H for many years and am 100% satisfied with B&H Camera. Heard good things about Adorama but have never used them. Stay away from 42nd ST Photo as they are not Canon authorized dealers and sell ''gray market'' Canon products.
Jan 10, 2017 12:02:19 #
Unless I'm mistaken, cash works almost everywhere and every woman Ive known knows how to use it.
Jan 10, 2017 12:27:53 #
I prefer Adorama because they do not shut off their web site to ordering during the Sabboth and holidays. But sometimes B&H has a better deal so I will buy from them.
I actually prefer Cameta for refurb gear because they automatically up the warranty to one year.
I actually prefer Cameta for refurb gear because they automatically up the warranty to one year.
Jan 10, 2017 12:32:13 #
Jan 10, 2017 13:39:57 #
SharpShooter wrote:
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For all of SS's reasons, I prefer Adorama. Cameta does not have the educational material. However, just on the quality of my transactions, I would not ignore them. They are first rate.
I also like to see employees being treated well. B&H has been having troubles because of its treatment of the warehouse and shipping employees. That's unfortunate but true. So I generally won't buy from B&H unless I can't find something somewhere else. And I used to buy from them a lot.
Jan 10, 2017 13:55:11 #
BnH is great. I have been buying from them for about ten years. As far as quality of their products and customer service you wont find better.
With a local store you really need to check the prices with BnH or Adorama before you buy, some will match their prices and others wont. You also don't get the same kind of return policy. With BnH you can use what you buy for a month and still return it for a full refund. Try doing that with a local camera store.
With a local store you really need to check the prices with BnH or Adorama before you buy, some will match their prices and others wont. You also don't get the same kind of return policy. With BnH you can use what you buy for a month and still return it for a full refund. Try doing that with a local camera store.
Jan 10, 2017 14:02:37 #
roxiemarty wrote:
My vote is for B&H as I have used both; they have wonderful customer service, a real person on the phone and have used for many years ... If I can't buy local, B&H will get my business.
Thank you. We are grateful for this and for the others here who spoke well of us.
Regarding educational opportunities, B&H offers daily presentations in our dedicated "Event Space" and most are available online either in real time or soon thereafter. We have an extensive blog system at https://www.bhphotovideo.com/explora/, a dedicated Youtube channel at https://www.youtube.com/user/BHPhotoVideoProAudio and several other educational options.
Jan 10, 2017 14:14:16 #
henryp wrote:
Thank you. We are grateful for this and for the others here who spoke well of us.
Regarding educational opportunities, B&H offers daily presentations in our dedicated "Event Space" and most are available online either in real time or soon thereafter. We have an extensive blog system at https://www.bhphotovideo.com/explora/, a dedicated Youtube channel at https://www.youtube.com/user/BHPhotoVideoProAudio and several other educational options.
Regarding educational opportunities, B&H offers daily presentations in our dedicated "Event Space" and most are available online either in real time or soon thereafter. We have an extensive blog system at https://www.bhphotovideo.com/explora/, a dedicated Youtube channel at https://www.youtube.com/user/BHPhotoVideoProAudio and several other educational options.
Henry
I might be replacing one lens and buying another lens I have wanted for a while. Both are Canon L series. I'm not even considering buying from anywhere but BnH
Jim
Jan 10, 2017 14:29:11 #
Adorama, and B&H are both Canon authorized dealers, and both offer great deals from time to time. Both also carry other branded lenses, bags, and other accessories, like filters, straps, tripods, and heads. Neither company charges sales tax on out of state sales at this time. This gives your gift the most bang for the dollar. Be careful of where you buy a gift card, they sometime add sales tax to the value of the card, so as to get you to pre-pay the tax.
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Jan 10, 2017 14:42:20 #
Been doing business with B&H for years, with no regrets. Not near as much business with Adorama, but again no regrets. As a gift though, I like the idea of a gift card for your local camera store. With as much business I conduct on line, I still spend plenty of money at the local camera store. There's nothing like walking in the door and have the clerk and or the store owner call you by name and know just what kind of equipment you use and how you use it.
Jan 10, 2017 14:56:52 #
Hunt's in the New England area is also good, with the same prices. They also don't charge sales tax if out of state. We still use B&H more often, though. We did buy two Panasonic GX8 cameras from Hunts in San Antonio since Hunts had it all on display.
Jan 10, 2017 16:04:32 #
Jan 10, 2017 16:07:50 #
DoubleD
Loc: Illinois
I would go with Greg's Camera just because going to a local store and getting to handle the "toys" before buying is so much fun.
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