SonoraDick wrote:
A friend is being published in Arizona Highways in March, and I'm going to present her with a gift card. She's a Canon user. I'm wondering if anybody who shoots with Canon has a preference between these two stores?
I'm asking only because when I bought my computer monitor a couple of years ago, Adorama didn't even offer it. I realize that in terms of prices, service, and reliability, they are in a dead heat. But I'm asking to find out if one is considered stronger than the other in terms of selling Canon products. They're probably even there as well, but I just want to be sure.
Thanks in advance for any responses.
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I buy from the one with the best deal. To me not a whole lot of difference. I'll second the gas card suggestion,
SonoraDick wrote:
A friend is being published in Arizona Highways in March, and I'm going to present her with a gift card. She's a Canon user. I'm wondering if anybody who shoots with Canon has a preference between these two stores?
I'm asking only because when I bought my computer monitor a couple of years ago, Adorama didn't even offer it. I realize that in terms of prices, service, and reliability, they are in a dead heat. But I'm asking to find out if one is considered stronger than the other in terms of selling Canon products. They're probably even there as well, but I just want to be sure.
Thanks in advance for any responses.
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For new equipment either one. I thought about this and couldn't think of anything that really set one above the other as far as Canon goes. But for personal shopping B&H is like a Disney Land over Adorama. More stuff out to see and handle.
SharpShooter wrote:
I prefer Adorama but probably for way different reasons than most would think. When it comes to education, Adorama kicks the pants off of B&H with their Adorama TV and Mark Wallace!!!
My vote's for Adorama and that's why I prefer them.
Thank you so much - I'll be sure to pass your appreciation on to Mark and our ALC editor
roxiemarty wrote:
...Adorama ..sold me their brand of carbon fiber tripod, and when it didn't hold up even three years, wouldn't discuss repair or replacement!
I'm so sorry to see that this was your experience; it's 100% true that when our own brand was first launched we didn't have systems in place to resolve issues like this. But we do, now.
SonoraDick wrote:
She does, and that's an idea I hadn't considered. I'm not familiar with Greg's, probably because they're on the opposite side of town.
Thanks for the suggestion, jethro.
I have to second buying local. To many local shops are going broke.
Marion
Marionsho wrote:
I have to second buying local. To many local shops are going broke.
Marion
For me B&H and Adorama are local,
I like em both, but usually use BH
I swear by B&H. I just purchased a huge tele lens for my camera and realized once in Yellowstone I forgot a shutter release cord. They shipped one right out.
Anything I've ever ordered from B&H over the many has been great, fair priced and always arrived in excellent condition. Any issues were always addressed and resolved in a professional manner.
I would not hesitate to give someone a gift card for B&H.
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.....I would not hesitate to give someone a gift card for B&H.
You could give me one😊
jethro779 wrote:
If she lives in Tucson like you do get her a card for Greg's Camera. It's local.
IDK anything about Greg's, but local is best. Why don't you inquire as to what she wishes she had, or investigate by swinging by the store and observing her. I just dealt w/Adorama and am less than impressed. (Sorry, folks)
delkeener wrote:
Unless I'm mistaken, cash works almost everywhere and every woman Ive known knows how to use it.
Very funny! She'd be more impressed with lunch & a trip to the local camera shop.
I'm in the market for a 500 f4 Nikkor now (mine died and can't be repaired). Buying local will be a massive local and state tax amount, saved by going to Adorama or B-H. Both ship quickly. I will buy from which of these two have the best price. Tax alone is a good reason to buy from the NY houses.
I guess this is off topic, excuse me wont do this again.
Wow, four pages of responses, and each one with thoughtful and well-reasoned advice. Thanks to everybody who took the time to share their opinion.
I opted for an Adorama gift card. This is a young gal who's achieved a terrific photographic honor, and I thought an appropriate gift would have to be photography-related. That's why I ruled out a Visa or similar card, which, granted, would have given her much more flexibility. But I wouldn't have been any more comfortable giving one of those than if I'd just slapped a $50 bill in her hand. I checked out the online site of the local shop suggested, but couldn't even find any prices listed; didn't seem very user-friendly. In-store (the other side of town), they're probably fine.
The Adorama-B & H question was a tossup; couldn't go wrong with either. Like many others here, I'm a customer of both. I think Sharpshooter's reply about education (thanks very much!) tipped the balance to Adorama. But, if I had to guess, I'd say the card will go toward a tripod. I saw her checking out my friend's (purchased from Adorama) pretty closely last week.
Thanks again for all of the suggestions. Much appreciated!
B&H. Their site is so much easier to navigate and their customer service is second to none.
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