Approve the Cookies
This website uses cookies to improve your user experience. By using this site, you agree to our use of cookies and our Privacy Policy.
OK
Forums  •   • New posts  •   • RTAT  •   • 'Best of'  •   • Gallery  •   • Gear
Guest
Forums  •   • New posts  •   • RTAT  •   • 'Best of'  •   • Gallery  •   • Gear
Register to forums    Log in

 
FORUMS Community Talk, Chatter & Stuff The Lounge 
Thread started 17 May 2005 (Tuesday) 22:23
Search threadPrev/next
sponsored links (only for non-logged)

Should I send this back to B&H?

 
deedas
Member
Avatar
167 posts
Joined Apr 2005
Location: Baltimore, MD
     
May 17, 2005 22:23 |  #1

I bought a couple of CF cards from B&H the other day. The package arrived the other day but I didn't open it till now. This is what I found after opening the box:

IMAGE NOT FOUND
Byte size: ZERO | Content warning: NOT AN IMAGE


IMAGE NOT FOUND
Byte size: ZERO | Content warning: NOT AN IMAGE


The UPS box had no damage or signs of mishandling. The actual CF card seems to be fine since it came inside the hard plastic case. Someone must have pretty large huevos to actually ship a product like that.


So back to the topic? Should I send it back? It'd be more of a principle thing than returning a defective product. I'm going to at least send off an email with pictures attached asking them to please not do the same with my 70-200mm f/4L. :-|

Set up: Canon EOS 20D, Canon 50mm f/1.8 II, Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8, Canon 70-200mm f/4L, Sigma 10-20mm F/4-5.6, Canon 420EX Speedlite TTL, Battery Grip, 3GB worth of CF, Tamrac CyberPack 9, P.O.T.N. Op-Tech Strap.
Wish List: Sigma 150mm f/2.8 EX, Canon 85mm f/1.8 USM, Canon 1.4x TC, Giottos MT-8170.

  
  LOG IN TO REPLY
KevC
Goldmember
Avatar
3,154 posts
Joined Jan 2005
Location: to
     
May 17, 2005 22:25 |  #2

The email thing sounds the best. CF cards are very *very* sturdy. That said, however sturdy anything is, that's an awful condition to recieve anything in. Do send them an angry email, making sure this sorta thing doesn't happen again.


Too much gear...
take nothing but pictures .... kill nothing but time .... leave nothing but footprints

  
  LOG IN TO REPLY
Moments
Member
186 posts
Gallery: 3 photos
Likes: 47
Joined Jan 2005
     
May 17, 2005 22:28 |  #3

If you feel like spending the money and waiting for a replacement then go ahead and send it back. They most likely will not really care if you send it back.
As long as the card works, and the plastic case it was in is not damaged, I would keep it and send the images to B&H if it make you feel better.


Pete
www.memorablemoments.n​et (external link)

  
  LOG IN TO REPLY
deedas
THREAD ­ STARTER
Member
Avatar
167 posts
Joined Apr 2005
Location: Baltimore, MD
     
May 17, 2005 22:35 |  #4

I'm just a bit ticked off by the fact that someone willingly shipped that to me. I'll just send an email with the pictures.

I'm still gonna be afraid about ordering my first L lens from them. :(


Set up: Canon EOS 20D, Canon 50mm f/1.8 II, Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8, Canon 70-200mm f/4L, Sigma 10-20mm F/4-5.6, Canon 420EX Speedlite TTL, Battery Grip, 3GB worth of CF, Tamrac CyberPack 9, P.O.T.N. Op-Tech Strap.
Wish List: Sigma 150mm f/2.8 EX, Canon 85mm f/1.8 USM, Canon 1.4x TC, Giottos MT-8170.

  
  LOG IN TO REPLY
Grumps ­ Photo
Suffering Keyboard in Mouth desease
Avatar
2,012 posts
Likes: 25
Joined Oct 2004
Location: Ottawa, Canada
     
May 18, 2005 04:22 as a reply to  @ deedas's post |  #5

Having ordered from B&H often, and judging by many threads in this forum so have others, this is an not the normal way they do things.

I have lens from them that went through Canada Customs as well as the shipping without incident.

Their return and shipping policies are very generous, and their customer serivce is really good (comparatively).

Give'em hell and send the pictures of the equipment and the shipping container, ask what they want to do. Personally, I would have a trust issue with any electronics handled that way. Visually may be fine, and initially may be fine, but down the road:confused: .

They are a good shop, give them an opportunity to react to the situation and see what they will do for you.

ps. Working in customer service, high tech, I would strongly suggest a polite start, showing the pictures and requesting input, before escalating the "strength" of your demands.

Good luck


Grumps
(aka Jim or JAZZ D.P.G.)
1DsMKIII, 1DMKIII, T6s, D60, L's, DO, USM, other lens, flashes, studio gear (but no studio!) Olympus TG3
grumpsphoto.com

  
  LOG IN TO REPLY
kenyc
Cream of the Crop
Avatar
15,810 posts
Gallery: 2 photos
Likes: 360
Joined May 2005
Location: Denver, CO
     
May 18, 2005 04:56 |  #6

My 20D box had a crumpled corner which worried me a bit, but everything works fine. (it was the kit so was really just the "outside" box. The box will go away in a bit anyway. :)

No worries.
KAC


Kenny A. Chaffin
Art Page (external link) - Art Print Gallery (external link) - Blog (external link)
"Strive on with Awareness" - Siddhartha Gautama

  
  LOG IN TO REPLY
deedas
THREAD ­ STARTER
Member
Avatar
167 posts
Joined Apr 2005
Location: Baltimore, MD
     
May 18, 2005 12:06 |  #7

I waited a bit. I cooled down and then just sent an email letting them know that my package arrive like that.

I made sure I didn't sound threatening in any way. I'm glad I waited because I might not have sent that same email at the time I was posting this thread. :oops:


Set up: Canon EOS 20D, Canon 50mm f/1.8 II, Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8, Canon 70-200mm f/4L, Sigma 10-20mm F/4-5.6, Canon 420EX Speedlite TTL, Battery Grip, 3GB worth of CF, Tamrac CyberPack 9, P.O.T.N. Op-Tech Strap.
Wish List: Sigma 150mm f/2.8 EX, Canon 85mm f/1.8 USM, Canon 1.4x TC, Giottos MT-8170.

  
  LOG IN TO REPLY
sdommin
Goldmember
Avatar
1,206 posts
Likes: 2
Joined Dec 2002
Location: New Hampshire
     
May 18, 2005 14:09 |  #8

That is a pretty bad job on B&H's part. Yes, you could send it back and get a new one with a good box (which you're going to throw away anyhow). Or you could send them an email (like you did) and perhaps get something in return, like free shipping on your next order or something like that.


Scott
http://www.pbase.com/s​dommin/favorites (external link)

  
  LOG IN TO REPLY
sponsored links (only for non-logged)

2,285 views & 0 likes for this thread, 6 members have posted to it.
Should I send this back to B&H?
FORUMS Community Talk, Chatter & Stuff The Lounge 
AAA
x 1600
y 1600

Jump to forum...   •  Rules   •  Forums   •  New posts   •  RTAT   •  'Best of'   •  Gallery   •  Gear   •  Reviews   •  Member list   •  Polls   •  Image rules   •  Search   •  Password reset   •  Home

Not a member yet?
Register to forums
Registered members may log in to forums and access all the features: full search, image upload, follow forums, own gear list and ratings, likes, more forums, private messaging, thread follow, notifications, own gallery, all settings, view hosted photos, own reviews, see more and do more... and all is free. Don't be a stranger - register now and start posting!


COOKIES DISCLAIMER: This website uses cookies to improve your user experience. By using this site, you agree to our use of cookies and to our privacy policy.
Privacy policy and cookie usage info.


POWERED BY AMASS forum software 2.58forum software
version 2.58 /
code and design
by Pekka Saarinen ©
for photography-on-the.net

Latest registered member is MWCarlsson
1199 guests, 130 members online
Simultaneous users record so far is 15,144, that happened on Nov 22, 2018

Photography-on-the.net Digital Photography Forums is the website for photographers and all who love great photos, camera and post processing techniques, gear talk, discussion and sharing. Professionals, hobbyists, newbies and those who don't even own a camera -- all are welcome regardless of skill, favourite brand, gear, gender or age. Registering and usage is free.