[Leica] Leica] The Future of Film (B&H)

[brad at bradbrad.com (brad daly)]

i've used B&H for quite a lot of mail order stuff--film, minor  
equipment, etc.  i've always found them helpful and very  
professional.  they sometimes seem "impatient" in a very new york  
sort of way, but i have found this is just more a style of  
interaction than an indication of their actual attitude.  various  
people there have spent long periods on the phone with me helping me  
to figure things out.  they don't get *more* impatient as the  
conversation goes on, so i figure it's partially my perception as a  
native southerner.

i referred an internet friend to B&H a couple of months ago--a woman  
who was in seminary at the episcopal church's general seminary in  
NYC.  she was not a camera expert in any way and needed some good,  
honest assistance in picking out a digital point and shoot.  she said  
the person who helped her was extremely helpful and patient, and she  
was very pleased with her purchase.

--brad

On 19 Jun 2005, at 8:25 AM, Victor Rubin wrote:

> I  read Nathan's comment about B&H Camera in New York. I am able to
> judge camera shops having worked at Willoughby's back in the late 60s
> while in High School and college. Commercial photography just did not
> allow me to keep body and soul together. Over the years I have shopped
> in many places finally settling on Adorama because a chap with whom I
> worked at Willoughby's worked there. In any event, when they did not
> propose a "fair deal" on a trade -in and really weren't truthful (face
> to face) with me, I went to B&H and haven't looked back. I needed a
> copy of a sales slip for a warranty repair, and it was emailed to me
> eo instante- their prices are low and fair. Their trade-ins are not
> great but higher than Adorama. Finally, being that they are NOT on
> commission (we were at the big W), they take their time when working
> with you. Now I am not speaking of mail order, I have the privilege of
> being in New York and can see them- but I find them a good
> establishment and recommend them highly. They are worth a visit just
> to look at their "system" of handling customers. A series of overhead
> baskets move items from one place to another- absolutely ingenious.
> vroger


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