WHY is B&H closed on Saturdays? WHY?

**CeciProAm** · 11-22-2014, 07:42 AM

I want to buy the K-3 and B & H is closed.
What in the world is up with that?
What retailer in this day & age, closes on Saturday?
Ugh. Patience is a virtue~

**Tom S.** · 11-22-2014, 08:12 AM - **1 Like**

Moved from Price Watch.

B&H is closed on Saturday for religious reasons as are many other Jewish owned businesses in New York and New Jersey. They are however open on Sundays. And while they are closed, it doesn't prevent you from placing an order. Think of it in this regard: they aren't open 24 hours a day either, but you can still place an order at 2:35 am and know it will get processed quickly the following day.

**CeciProAm** · 11-22-2014, 08:22 AM

Doi~The Sabbath~that was a brain lapse my Grandmother is sure to haunt me for~
Thank you Tom.

But the website will not let me place an order~perhaps they are doing maintenance?

Adam · 11-23-2014, 03:47 AM

Originally posted by CeciProAm

But the website will not let me place an order~perhaps they are doing maintenance?

The B&H web site won't let you order from sunset (?) on Fridays until sunset on Saturdays, with no exceptions. They're unique in this regard, as most if not all other NYC store web sites don't shut down as far as I know. So, if you log on Saturday night or Sunday morning, you should be able to place your order.

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**CeciProAm** · 11-23-2014, 09:19 AM

I am on the phone with them now/asking about matching Adorama's EARLYPEEK deal.
I did make sure to note that I accessed their merchandise via PentaxForums.com & I
will click your link before I do my cart!

**Tom S.** · 11-23-2014, 05:51 PM

Originally posted by Adam

The B&H web site won't let you order from sunset (?) on Fridays until sunset on Saturdays, with no exceptions. They're unique in this regard, as most if not all other NYC store web sites don't shut down as far as I know. So, if you log on Saturday night or Sunday morning, you should be able to place your order.

My mistake - I thought you could still order, it just went into a que until the next day. My bad!!!

**CeciProAm** · 11-23-2014, 10:35 PM

No worries~
I got everything I wanted except getting credit to this site....

henryp · 11-25-2014, 10:20 AM

CeciProAm -- Thanks for your interest in B&H and for your order. I trust Adam's explanation is sufficient. Thanks too to Adam for stepping in before I could get here.

Last edited by henryp; 11-25-2014 at 10:41 AM.

**CeciProAm** · 11-26-2014, 11:36 AM

Originally posted by henryp

CeciProAm -- Thanks for your interest in B&H and for your order. I trust Adam's explanation is sufficient. Thanks too to Adam for stepping in before I could get here.

Yes, of course, I am embarrassed that I had to ask.
I used to live in the city but I have spent too much
time in the South & forgot the rhythms & traditions
of my first love.
Thank you for observing the Sabbath.

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11-22-2014, 08:12 AM - 1 Like	#2
Tom S. Site Supporter Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Michigan Photos: Albums Posts: 4,286	Moved from Price Watch. B&H is closed on Saturday for religious reasons as are many other Jewish owned businesses in New York and New Jersey. They are however open on Sundays. And while they are closed, it doesn't prevent you from placing an order. Think of it in this regard: they aren't open 24 hours a day either, but you can still place an order at 2:35 am and know it will get processed quickly the following day.

11-22-2014, 08:22 AM	#3
CeciProAm Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2014 Posts: 684 Original Poster	Doi~The Sabbath~that was a brain lapse my Grandmother is sure to haunt me for~ Thank you Tom. But the website will not let me place an order~perhaps they are doing maintenance?

11-23-2014, 03:47 AM	#4
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 47,779	Originally posted by CeciProAm But the website will not let me place an order~perhaps they are doing maintenance? The B&H web site won't let you order from sunset (?) on Fridays until sunset on Saturdays, with no exceptions. They're unique in this regard, as most if not all other NYC store web sites don't shut down as far as I know. So, if you log on Saturday night or Sunday morning, you should be able to place your order. Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

11-23-2014, 09:19 AM	#5
CeciProAm Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2014 Posts: 684 Original Poster	I am on the phone with them now/asking about matching Adorama's EARLYPEEK deal. I did make sure to note that I accessed their merchandise via PentaxForums.com & I will click your link before I do my cart!

11-23-2014, 05:51 PM	#6
Tom S. Site Supporter Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Michigan Photos: Albums Posts: 4,286	Originally posted by Adam The B&H web site won't let you order from sunset (?) on Fridays until sunset on Saturdays, with no exceptions. They're unique in this regard, as most if not all other NYC store web sites don't shut down as far as I know. So, if you log on Saturday night or Sunday morning, you should be able to place your order. My mistake - I thought you could still order, it just went into a que until the next day. My bad!!!

11-23-2014, 10:35 PM	#7
CeciProAm Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2014 Posts: 684 Original Poster	No worries~ I got everything I wanted except getting credit to this site....

11-25-2014, 10:20 AM	#8
henryp B&H Photo Representative Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New York, NY Posts: 463	CeciProAm -- Thanks for your interest in B&H and for your order. I trust Adam's explanation is sufficient. Thanks too to Adam for stepping in before I could get here. Last edited by henryp; 11-25-2014 at 10:41 AM.

11-26-2014, 11:36 AM	#9
CeciProAm Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2014 Posts: 684 Original Poster	Originally posted by henryp CeciProAm -- Thanks for your interest in B&H and for your order. I trust Adam's explanation is sufficient. Thanks too to Adam for stepping in before I could get here. Yes, of course, I am embarrassed that I had to ask. I used to live in the city but I have spent too much time in the South & forgot the rhythms & traditions of my first love. Thank you for observing the Sabbath.