B&H questions

This is a little off topic because it doesn't have anything to do with B&H, but I recently paid an insurance premium by faxing a copy of my check to the broker. Somehow, he was able to put that through the bank without needing the original.

I don't know if that requires special arrangements with a bank, but it was absolutely effortless. The check hit my account that night, so there was no need to wait for days waiting for the check to clear.

If you've ever presented a check at a place that turns it into an electronic check, this is the same thing. All they really need is your account number, the routing/transit number (appears along the bottom of the check), the check number (that is really optional), and the amount. They send it through the Automated Clearing House, and voila! I don't know if B&H is set up to handle this type of transaction, but it might be worth a try.

Have Fun,

Have you already seen B&H's explanation?

Lookup an item on B&H's website. Click on the word "USA" or "Imported" and you get a pop-up window that explains USA and grey market goods.

That's what I linked to earlier, in case anyone can't find it.

Bob,
I meant that he'd probably choose to mail a cheque if they accept it (unless it's all a huge hassle). Otherwise he'd probably pay by credit card, but rather phone them than pay online.

Jesper,
I did read the B&H site a while back, but still got a bit confused. I figured it wouldn't hurt to ask on the forum as so many of you have bought stuff from B&H. Besides, I trust you all to give it all to me in layman's terms!

Theoretically you could write a cheque on the side of a cow, and it still would be legal, I know it has been done here in NZ!

To those of us in the USA this may be a little more meaningful (and timely). Johnny Carson once wrote a check on a model (on her skin) - and cashed it!

Have Fun,