
B&H Photo Video is a privately held NYC-based photo, video, and electronics retailer founded in 1973 with a sterling reputation in the professional camera and AV community. Strengths include transparent pricing, a fair 30-day return policy, free shipping over $49, same-day NYC delivery, excellent customer service, and the unique Payboo card's sales-tax-equivalent rebate. The site and shipping operations pause on Saturdays and Jewish holidays due to the owners' Orthodox Jewish observance, which is well-communicated.
30-day return window from date of receipt. Items must be in original condition with all packaging, manuals, and accessories. NYC SuperStore accepts in-person returns. Generally praised in the photo community for fair, consistent return handling.
B&H Price Match is limited to authorized dealers of the manufacturer, which excludes many lower-priced resellers. Post-purchase price adjustments accepted within roughly a week of purchase.
Free standard shipping on orders $49+ within the contiguous US. Same-day delivery available in NYC metro area for qualifying orders. In-store pickup at the NYC SuperStore. International shipping to 200+ countries with duties/taxes calculated upfront. Orders do not ship on Saturdays or major Jewish holidays due to ownership's religious observance.
B&H does not run a traditional points-based consumer loyalty program. Instead, the Payboo store credit card delivers a rebate equivalent to the sales tax on each qualifying purchase. Highly valuable given NY's 8.875% sales tax.
B&H is widely regarded as one of the most transparent electronics retailers. Strikethrough pricing reflects genuine manufacturer MSRP or recent street prices, promotional sales have clear start/end dates, and pricing does not vary by user profile or browsing history. MAP pricing sometimes obscures true discounts (requires 'add to cart to see price'), but this is a manufacturer constraint.
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