How long does it take???

garethhhhh wrote:
On a side note: I ordered a 50mm f1.8 II from WarehouseExpress.co.uk on the 30th of March with "Next Day Delivery". I have yet to receive it... apparently I can expect it next monday or tuesday, "maybe"....

It is too bad you can't got to Norwich and collect it from Warehouse Express directly! I already asked that as I was abou tto order something when the exortion rate was lower, like $1.50 to £1.

I realise you are put off by them for the moment, but mucj like Good Friday/Bank Holiday Monday it is inconviencing me in some ways. I have learned to bite the bullet. If you try again when they are not on holiday, you will find they are an awesome business to go with. PM on its way to you...

//Rant mode OFF

I have resigned myself to the fact that I am going to have to wait about two weeks, in total, for my order.

The members off this forum have a high respect for B&H Photo.
I know that, like me, you do not suffer incompetent / poor service well.
So, when so many of you have such good words to say about B&H, I cannot doubt that they are a quality store.

I guess I've just been burned too many times by "quality" stores, so maybe I have been too quick to judge, I will give them another shot.

Perhaps you're like me, I want everything NOW and don't like delays, checking UPS tracking almost hourly. I would say if you still don't have a tracking number on the 14th, I would give them a nudge.

Cambridge, I've got family around St. Neots. Is it still there?

Gareth,

I've some extra bad news for you. While the web site is open on Saturdays, B & H is not, so even though your order was in, they could not have processed it until Sunday. None of the shippers picks up on Sunday, so Monday would have been the earliest. Since Jewish holidays start at Sundown, they probably closed early on Monday & I doubt they could have gotten all the orders out in time.

In my experience, B & H is a reputable store and IF there is no holiday involved usually gets your order out quickly, however, they also don't worry too much about extra customer service. You get it when you get it, & if you're in a rush, or have special concerns, should probably order elsewhere.

Hopefully, they managed to ship it to you last week, or alternatively, will be able to expedite your order when they reopen. Good luck