Visit B&H or Adorama?
Jul 1, 2013 21:16:46 #
Will be visiting NYC in a few weeks and will only have about 2 hours to explore one of these stores. I have purchased from both and their customer service, selection and pricing is outstanding. Familiar with their Friday and Saturday hours and July 16th is a religous holiday. Any recommendations if I can only visit ONE store? Thanks.
Jul 1, 2013 21:27:06 #
If you just want to see best store visit B&H, if you want to buy something check before visiting if you can find this item in each store. I know that sometimes you can find something only in Adoroma or only in B&H. Good luck.
Dblunt76 wrote:
Will be visiting NYC in a few weeks and will only have about 2 hours to explore one of these stores. I have purchased from both and their customer service, selection and pricing is outstanding. Familiar with their Friday and Saturday hours and July 16th is a religous holiday. Any recommendations if I can only visit ONE store? Thanks.
Jul 1, 2013 21:40:26 #
B&H is more convenient to Penn Station and is pretty well centralized in Manhattan. Time limits say B&H
Jul 1, 2013 21:44:24 #
Jul 2, 2013 06:01:24 #
Jul 2, 2013 06:25:41 #
Dblunt76 wrote:
Will be visiting NYC in a few weeks and will only have about 2 hours to explore one of these stores. I have purchased from both and their customer service, selection and pricing is outstanding. Familiar with their Friday and Saturday hours and July 16th is a religous holiday. Any recommendations if I can only visit ONE store? Thanks.
They are fools. They have products on
their website and they don't even know
what they have when enquiring about
shipping.
I don't know how some people stay in
business.
Jul 2, 2013 06:37:02 #
Ian21
Loc: Short Hills, NJ
They're both great stores, but much more extensive showroom to browse over at B&H. Plus, as another poster said, B&H very convenient for Penn Stn. Enjoy!
Jul 2, 2013 06:57:57 #
I enjoy B&H store more, I've been to both, buy from both, B&H is more enjoyable to walk around, and spend more too,
Bob.
Bob.
Jul 2, 2013 07:54:19 #
B&H hands down. Caution though, either have you wife with you to restrain your impulses or leave your wallet in the hotel safe. ;)
Jul 2, 2013 08:00:39 #
Both great, I buy from both. You should be such a "fool" to try tracking all that inventory and all those sales. B&H more conveniently accessable. BUT, I don't buy anything at the store ittself. 1: I don't want to schlep the item around the rest of the day. 2:free shipping, and since I am in UPS zone 2 from their New Jersewy warehouse, it means (usually) overnight delivery--free! 3: No pricey NY sales tax! Seems like a no-brainer...
Jul 2, 2013 08:53:07 #
sueyeisert
Loc: New Jersey
B&H without a doubt and it's near the high line so after seeing B&H take a walk ont he high line.
Jul 2, 2013 08:56:54 #
Underwaterant wrote:
They are fools. They have products on
their website and they don't even know
what they have when enquiring about
shipping.
I don't know how some people stay in
business.
their website and they don't even know
what they have when enquiring about
shipping.
I don't know how some people stay in
business.
I agree, as I've had bad experiences with them both, so I'm wary!
Jul 2, 2013 08:57:01 #
Terry Scott Reed wrote:
Both great, I buy from both. You should be such a "fool" to try tracking all that inventory and all those sales. B&H more conveniently accessable. BUT, I don't buy anything at the store ittself. 1: I don't want to schlep the item around the rest of the day. 2:free shipping, and since I am in UPS zone 2 from their New Jersewy warehouse, it means (usually) overnight delivery--free! 3: No pricey NY sales tax! Seems like a no-brainer...
Good point. I do this too. I tell the salesperson right up front that I will be ordering on-line and he will do a printout of any item you want. Then later in the day you will have a handy reference to use when ordering on-line. The sales tax savings alone is worth the extra effort involved.
Jul 2, 2013 09:10:14 #
Dlevon wrote:
I agree, as I've had bad experiences with them both, so I'm wary!
What, you expect the salesman on the floor to be intimately familiar with thousands of items? Most if not all are quite knowledgeable in the areas they work, lenses, camera bodies, bags, tripods, etc. and if they dont have an answer will get it for you. I asked a salesperson about camera bags and his answer was let me introduce you to someone who specializes in them. Go to Macy's ladies shoes department and start asking about the finer points of menswear and you will have the same experience. Buying/selling is an exchange of thoughts not a one way street.
Jul 2, 2013 09:57:25 #
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