BHPhoto or Adorama?

amp · 03-14-2017, 03:27 PM

If price is the same at both retailers, is there anything that sets one apart from the other? Any thoughts?
Thanks

**Pentax Syntax** · 03-14-2017, 03:38 PM - **1 Like**

I am a fan of both. Good service and exchange policies. For Brick and Morter stores in NYC both are excellent. If you pressed me I'd say Adorama since they seem to ship a little quicker.

Vantage-Point · 03-14-2017, 03:40 PM

It depends. If you are in New York and are able to goto the store and pick up your stuff, then there is probably no difference except you can get parking for B and H. If you have your item(s) delivered to you I prefer B and H because they tend to package things better than Adorama.

stevebrot · 03-14-2017, 04:01 PM

Flip a coin. I have had good purchase and customer service experiences from both firms.

Steve

KiloHotelphoto · 03-14-2017, 04:06 PM

I'm a B&H fan, I've got most of my gear through them. I did order one used lens from Adorama and was happy with their service. I stick with B&H mainly because they have never let me down and I get free next day shipping with UPS.

amp · 03-14-2017, 04:34 PM

Thanks for the input.
I've had good experiences with both companies, but I thought there may be something one does that the other doesn't that would set it apart.
I guess I'll flip a coin.

**lithedreamer** · 03-14-2017, 04:43 PM

The fine print of Adorama's policy is a bit stricter, so I stick with B&H.

**ismaelg** · 03-14-2017, 04:48 PM

In my experience, shipping charges have tilted the balance towards Adorama if everything else is the same.

Thanks,

**Ex Finn.** · 03-14-2017, 04:59 PM - **1 Like**

B&H. I like their shipping.

SpecialK · 03-14-2017, 05:11 PM

Originally posted by amp

If price is the same at both retailers, is there anything that sets one apart from the other? Any thoughts?
Thanks

There are a few identical threads already. Most agree there is no measurable difference. I've used both, and others. B&H seems to have slightly better shipping cost/times.

jtkratzer · 03-14-2017, 05:17 PM

I live close enough to NYC that orders placed before 4:00 EST ship that day and are delivered next day, usually free. I've ordered from both, but tend to check B&H first.

no694terry · 03-14-2017, 05:53 PM

Similar here. Bought my k3 package through adaroma but typically buy new lenses through B&H. Both in NY, both normally 2 days to Pgh. B&H did once send me a bad used lense but promptly refunded me and returned it.

**ramseybuckeye** · 03-14-2017, 05:56 PM

Both are excellent, sometime one may have a better deal than the other. You may also find some accessories at one and not the other.

mee · 03-14-2017, 06:30 PM

Twice B&H have shipped me a D-FA 28-105mm and twice they have shipped it in a large box with a single piece of bubblewrap inside the box. Meaning the lens has rattled around inside the larger shipping box.

I'd go with Adorama if price is the same as a result.

rr1736 · 03-14-2017, 06:35 PM

I have purchase equipment from both and both are great

03-14-2017, 03:27 PM	#1
amp Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 168	BHPhoto or Adorama? If price is the same at both retailers, is there anything that sets one apart from the other? Any thoughts? Thanks

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03-14-2017, 03:38 PM - 1 Like	#2
Pentax Syntax Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 595	I am a fan of both. Good service and exchange policies. For Brick and Morter stores in NYC both are excellent. If you pressed me I'd say Adorama since they seem to ship a little quicker.

03-14-2017, 03:40 PM	#3
Vantage-Point Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: New York Posts: 516	It depends. If you are in New York and are able to goto the store and pick up your stuff, then there is probably no difference except you can get parking for B and H. If you have your item(s) delivered to you I prefer B and H because they tend to package things better than Adorama.

03-14-2017, 04:01 PM	#4
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Flip a coin. I have had good purchase and customer service experiences from both firms. Steve

03-14-2017, 04:06 PM	#5
KiloHotelphoto Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Glen Mills, PA Photos: Albums Posts: 1,030	I'm a B&H fan, I've got most of my gear through them. I did order one used lens from Adorama and was happy with their service. I stick with B&H mainly because they have never let me down and I get free next day shipping with UPS.

03-14-2017, 04:34 PM	#6
amp Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 168 Original Poster	Thanks for the input. I've had good experiences with both companies, but I thought there may be something one does that the other doesn't that would set it apart. I guess I'll flip a coin.

03-14-2017, 04:43 PM	#7
lithedreamer Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2013 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,799	The fine print of Adorama's policy is a bit stricter, so I stick with B&H.

03-14-2017, 04:48 PM	#8
ismaelg Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Puerto Rico Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,683	In my experience, shipping charges have tilted the balance towards Adorama if everything else is the same. Thanks,

03-14-2017, 04:59 PM - 1 Like	#9
Ex Finn. Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southern Maryland. Espoo. Kouvola. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,975	B&H. I like their shipping.

03-14-2017, 05:11 PM	#10
SpecialK Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: So California Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,481	Originally posted by amp If price is the same at both retailers, is there anything that sets one apart from the other? Any thoughts? Thanks There are a few identical threads already. Most agree there is no measurable difference. I've used both, and others. B&H seems to have slightly better shipping cost/times.

03-14-2017, 05:17 PM	#11
jtkratzer Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Lancaster County, Pa Posts: 963	I live close enough to NYC that orders placed before 4:00 EST ship that day and are delivered next day, usually free. I've ordered from both, but tend to check B&H first.

03-14-2017, 05:53 PM	#12
no694terry Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 388	Similar here. Bought my k3 package through adaroma but typically buy new lenses through B&H. Both in NY, both normally 2 days to Pgh. B&H did once send me a bad used lense but promptly refunded me and returned it.

03-14-2017, 05:56 PM	#13
ramseybuckeye Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Hampstead, NC Photos: Gallery Posts: 17,294	Both are excellent, sometime one may have a better deal than the other. You may also find some accessories at one and not the other.

03-14-2017, 06:30 PM	#14
mee Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 7,403	Twice B&H have shipped me a D-FA 28-105mm and twice they have shipped it in a large box with a single piece of bubblewrap inside the box. Meaning the lens has rattled around inside the larger shipping box. I'd go with Adorama if price is the same as a result.

03-14-2017, 06:35 PM	#15
rr1736 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Chicago Illinois Photos: Albums Posts: 203	I have purchase equipment from both and both are great