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lmans66

Out Birding....

Supporter

• Sep 29, 2010

• #1

I love the company....if you go to the superstore in NYC, everything is displayed, everything almost always in stock. The best to shop for camera and digiscoping equipment, period....

Now...a huge negative...I have never seen a store 'closed' so much for religious holidays as this company and yet because of their service when they are open, they maintain customer loyalty. I respect their religion and always will. But it is amazing how many times I come to NYC from the west coast of the states and this place is closed during the times I am here.

 

viator

Well-known member

• Sep 29, 2010

• #2

They do give great service. Just respect them for putting their beliefs ahead of chasing money - too many forget everything else to do so. Its nice to have an exception even if annoying at the time if you've travelled a long way to their store.

 

KC Foggin

Very, very long time member

Supporter

• Sep 29, 2010

• #3

Just don't plan any holidays around the Jewish Holidays and you should do fine

It's a great business and I've been dealing with them for more than 10 years.

 

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djprest

Well-known member

• Sep 29, 2010

• #4

its actually nice that this shop puts belief before profit.

 

Pinewood

New York correspondent

• Sep 29, 2010

• #5

Hello,

I think that Hebcal.com lists their holidays:here
As I understand it, they may be open for the week of Hannukah. In any case, B&H posts their holidays on their web site.

If you are in New York, I recommend Cameralandny.com., who keep common shop hours.

Happy bird watching,
Arthur Pinewood :egghead:

 

Russ Jones

Well-known member

• Sep 29, 2010

• #6

I love B&H. Can't say I've had much experience with them being closed on holidays, however I would find it annoying as well... but whatcha gonna do I guess

Russ

 

lmans66

Out Birding....

Supporter

• Sep 30, 2010

• #7

I usually look and plan for their holidays but this time I didn't...oh well. Luckily they have online purchasing which is what I do most of the time. None the less, they are still the best photo store I have ever purchased from, bar none...

 

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JSO

Well-known member

• Oct 1, 2010

• #8

For those that are wondering, B&H does provide a list of their holiday schedule on-line (not including shabbos closings):

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/find/HelpCenter/HoursOfOperation.jsp

Pinewood is correct, they are open during Chanukah. In the grand scheme of things, it's a minor festival not requiring business to be shut down.

You may have a similar experience with Adorama Camera, also in NY (and also a good company to do business with - both have received orders from me).