42nd St. Photo vs B&H
Dec 31, 2014 17:18:22 #
I've noticed that 42nd Street Photo consistently advertises photographic products at a considerable discount from B&H and Adorama. Does anyone have any comments on this? What has been your experience in dealing with 42nd Street Photo?
Dec 31, 2014 17:33:00 #
Avoid 42nd they sell gray market and use Bait and Switch tactics to up sell.
Dec 31, 2014 17:39:53 #
Don't even consider 43nd St. They will try to upsell you on everything and very little they say is truthful.
Dec 31, 2014 17:50:09 #
mkirby207 wrote:
I've noticed that 42nd Street Photo consistently advertises photographic products at a considerable discount from B&H and Adorama. Does anyone have any comments on this? What has been your experience in dealing with 42nd Street Photo?
They may have what you want but they will telephone you and try to get you to buy extras you may not actually need.
I have dealt with them.
Dec 31, 2014 17:52:26 #
mkirby207 wrote:
I've noticed that 42nd Street Photo consistently advertises photographic products at a considerable discount from B&H and Adorama. Does anyone have any comments on this? What has been your experience in dealing with 42nd Street Photo?
I've done ALL my purchases from B&H for 11 years with NO ISSUES.
Maybe this helps.
Dec 31, 2014 17:59:15 #
Dec 31, 2014 19:01:28 #
tdklex wrote:
I've done ALL my purchases from B&H for 11 years with NO ISSUES.
Maybe this helps.
Maybe this helps.
Thank you so much. We value your patronage.
Best wishes to you and yours for a Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year.
HERSHEL
Dec 31, 2014 20:41:16 #
I've purchased a LOT of used equipment from B&H as well as some new. I once received a new zoom lens that wouldn't focus on my Canon body. The focus "hunted" endlessly. I called and they Emailed me a return label, UPS prepaid, and sent me a replacement immediately (no waiting for the defective one to arrive there). I couldn't ask for any better service!
Ron Anderson
Ron Anderson
Dec 31, 2014 21:06:37 #
ronwande wrote:
I've purchased a LOT of used equipment from B&H as well as some new. I once received a new zoom lens that wouldn't focus on my Canon body. The focus "hunted" endlessly. I called and they Emailed me a return label, UPS prepaid, and sent me a replacement immediately (no waiting for the defective one to arrive there). I couldn't ask for any better service!
Ron Anderson
Ron Anderson
Ron,
Thank you for the vote of confidence.
Happy New Year.
HERSHEL
Dec 31, 2014 21:32:17 #
B&H - With the exception of their policy of not allowing parcel pick-ups at UPS stores ( no problem with returns from said stores) , they are an excellent company and I recommend them.
Dec 31, 2014 22:58:06 #
slickrock wrote:
B&H - With the exception of their policy of not allowing parcel pick-ups at UPS stores ( no problem with returns from said stores) , they are an excellent company and I recommend them.
Well, nobody's perfect but we appreciate the compliment albeit qualified :).
HERSHEL
Dec 31, 2014 23:06:20 #
A few years back a friend of mine went to 42, for a computer system, advertised in the Sunday Paper. I had a color monitor listed. When he got there he asked for the color monitor in the flyer. He was asked if he wanted the red color or the green. LOL.. serious.
Dec 31, 2014 23:06:26 #
A few years back a friend of mine went to 42, for a computer system, advertised in the Sunday Paper. I had a color monitor listed. When he got there he asked for the color monitor in the flyer. He was asked if he wanted the red color or the green. LOL.. serious.
Dec 31, 2014 23:13:18 #
mkirby207 wrote:
I've noticed that 42nd Street Photo consistently advertises photographic products at a considerable discount from B&H and Adorama. Does anyone have any comments on this? What has been your experience in dealing with 42nd Street Photo?
I have patronized B&H as well as Adorama and had superb experiences with both.
Patient, well trained and proficient staff take what time is necessary to ensure your needs are met.
B&H particularly goes out of their way to ensure I was satisfied.
Hope this helps.
Never used 42nd street due to the folks on this site sharing their experience
Dec 31, 2014 23:33:53 #
mkirby207 wrote:
I've noticed that 42nd Street Photo consistently advertises photographic products at a considerable discount from B&H and Adorama. Does anyone have any comments on this? What has been your experience in dealing with 42nd Street Photo?
They is no comparison! BandH is in a class by itself.great fair prices no tax free shipping on most items and incredible service and advice.their store is amazing. I was just there in dec.and bought a lens --quick shipping great advise as well as friendly,knowledgeable staff who were more than happy to let me play with a bunch of gear.they are the only people I deal with except Mtshooter. If it sounds too good to be true it probably is.deal with b and h -you will not be disappointed --Rich
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