Adorama, B&H, etc.

**ricktas** · 04-11-2010, 8:02am

Remember if ordering, click through the links from AP, as commission is then paid, which helps pay to keep AP online:

www.adorama.com

www.bhphotovideo.com

You can click the above, or from any banner ad as they rotate on the site, or go to the site advertisers page to find them. The quickest way to the site advertiser page is to click the 'site sponsors' button that appears between the banner ads at the top and bottom of AP site pages

**Cheach** · 04-11-2010, 11:04pm

That's exactly what I did with B&H Rick.

**wmphoto** · 05-11-2010, 1:02am

x 3 for Adorama Rick.

**Cheach** · 06-11-2010, 1:28am

Originally Posted by forjahwarrior

I ordered a Manfrotto tripod and ball head from B and H, only I got it sent to someone in the US (for free), then they shipped it out to me - saved an extra bit of cash doing it that way.

Yeah I was thinking the same but I don't know anyone in the US

**Cheach** · 08-11-2010, 11:26pm

Thank you B&H!

Got my order today.

**rellik666** · 09-11-2010, 8:47am

Originally Posted by Cheach

Yeah I was thinking the same but I don't know anyone in the US

There are sites that will do that for you, like a forwarder, they charge about 5% of cost to do it though.

Roo

**Cheach** · 09-11-2010, 9:56am

Originally Posted by rellik666

There are sites that will do that for you, like a forwarder, they charge about 5% of cost to do it though.

Roo

Do you have one that you can recommend. Rather go with one that are tested and trustworthy.

**Shelley66** · 10-11-2010, 8:19pm

I just tried to order a 24-70 lens from Amazon and had trouble with the shipping. I sent an email and the reply was that they dont ship to Australia. Why would that be??

**ricktas** · 10-11-2010, 8:21pm

Originally Posted by Shelley66

I just tried to order a 24-70 lens from Amazon and had trouble with the shipping. I sent an email and the reply was that they dont ship to Australia. Why would that be??

Could be any number of reasons, including a contract with Canon due to warranty and not shipping internationally etc. You would need to ask Amazon why.

**Milbs1** · 11-11-2010, 12:01pm

Just received my new Sigma 10-20, lowepro versapack and a few extras like cards, battery, filter, etc.
Adorama were great, ordered Thursday night and arrived in Perth on Tuesday. I was impressed that they did a "bundle" deal on the lens with free filter and cleaning kit and it was still the cheapest deal that I could find. I also didn't think that the postage charged was too excessive (it was a big box) at $80. Thanks Adorama and thank you strong AUD!

**Cheryl A** · 14-04-2011, 9:06pm

Wish I had seen this thread before my recent order, of which I'm waiting delivery. I will remember this in future as I have bought from B&H a couple of times and I've had absolutely nothing to complain about. Adorama have some great prices too.

**HelenOster** · 14-04-2011, 9:51pm

Originally Posted by Milbs1

Thanks Adorama!

Wish I'd seen this last-but-one post earlier, too. Thanks SO much for your feedback, which is highly appreciated.

BTW if you ever need advice, or after-sales support, with any order from Adorama, I'm only ever an email away: Helen@adorama.com

**Mary Anne** · 15-04-2011, 8:58am

I ordered from Adorama through this site on Wednesday I have never bought anything from them before.
Though did get a email on the 14th to say its on its way.

Ordered from Corel just before midnight 31st March received parcel Tuesday morning April 5 quite surprised really I though it would take longer *Free Postage too that week*

**reaction** · 15-04-2011, 1:46pm

watch out cuz grey imports don't have internationally warranty. when you buy from B&H etc they can sell you a 'local US' or grey import for cheaper. the 'local US' will have internationally warranty even tho to us it's an import.

Of course some brands don't do internationally warranty anyway.

**Mary Anne** · 18-04-2011, 5:33pm

Received my order from Adorama today..

**HelenOster** · 19-04-2011, 2:11am

Originally Posted by Mary Anne

Received my order from Adorama today..

Excellent! Hope all is well with your order, but if you need any after-sales support, don't hesitate to drop me an email: Helen@adorama.com

**Bennymiata** · 02-05-2011, 7:45pm

I've bought stuff from B and H and have been very happy with the service and the goods.
The freight may sound a bit high, but is only a few dollars more than many Hong Kong sellers.
If you are only buying $20 worth of stuff, then it's very high, but if you are buying thousands of $$$ worth, then it's cheap.

As far as warranty goes with B and H, if you send it back, they 'll send you a new one.

**Irru** · 02-05-2011, 7:56pm

Originally Posted by BillW

With the $Aus riding high, American sites are attractive.

For lenses, what experiences have folks had with outfits such as these? If a lens comes with a USA warranty, what is the significance, if any? Their USA and "imported" prices are very close.

B&H seems to offer the option of adding our GST. Haven't checked this with Adorama. Any experience one way or the other? How about refurbished with rrespect to GST/Customs? Can this change the status of the camera?

And finally, how do they rate compared with, say, DWI, Citiwide, DD, etc.?

Bill

I've had 2 excellent experiences with B&H. Both times the lens arrived in 4 days, and I saved lots of money - with the dollar as it is it was cheaper by far than Hong Kong stock (Panasonic lenses). I picked the "UPS Worldwide saver" option for the courier - there are two options offering 3-5 days and this was the cheapest.

I'm going to order a macro lens in the next day or so as well, because I know I will buy one eventually anyway so I may as well do it now while it is cheapest.

**reaction** · 12-05-2011, 5:14pm

Well you know adorama and b&h are quite similar, usually one is cheaper item and more costly shipping, etc. But it's interesting adorama has sent us a rep to help out here. Still, the first one to solve the shipping cost will win big. If they can ship free within US, there must be some leeway for us.

**BUGSnBIRDS** · 13-05-2011, 8:40am

Originally Posted by reaction

Well you know adorama and b&h are quite similar, usually one is cheaper item and more costly shipping, etc. But it's interesting adorama has sent us a rep to help out here. Still, the first one to solve the shipping cost will win big. If they can ship free within US, there must be some leeway for us.

Yes, the shipping free within US but not a reduced item rate for international irks me a bit and I recently made comments to that effect in a B&H survey. But guess it makes it too complicated as to what the price would be for international based on country so guess that is the way it goes. if you can save up and buy a few things the postage isn't too bad but for a single item it's not cheap.

I purchased a Think tank product from Hunts recently - B&H don't stick TT and Adorama's shipping was huge. Took a little longer to come being a big item and not trackable but there was no stock in Aus that I could find and as I wanted the bag for a coming trip I went ahead with it. Even with shipping it was still fair price.

I ordered Monday from B&H and it should arrive this coming Monday. The service is great. I buy locally as well and recently established a good rapport with a camera shop which is well worth having too.
The aus dollar is very good at the moment.

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