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Pat Sherman · October 26th, 2005, 06:16 PM

Is it me, or should I expect B&H to be open more than 4 days in the month of October? Wondering where my order was and checked their holiday scheduled closed all but 4 days in October?

Michael Wisniewski · October 26th, 2005, 06:24 PM

They strictly observe Jewish holidays. Considering the busy holiday period, I don't think this is a decision they make lightly.

Pat Sherman · October 26th, 2005, 06:35 PM

Yeah I was kinda thinking that's what it was.. I wonder how much money they lose?

Chris Hurd · October 26th, 2005, 06:42 PM

B&H isn't losing any money. Far from it. They're one of the most successful retailers in the business. And thanks to the free enterprise system that runs this great country, they have the right to be open or closed whenever they so choose. It's always a good idea to check their holiday schedule before ordering. Hope this helps,

Kevin Wild · October 26th, 2005, 07:17 PM

Yes, and remember that you as a consumer have the choice to go to other places that might be open. Personally, I like another one of the sponsors. Call Chris and ZGC and she'll hook you up every day short of Xmas.

Kevin

Eric Brown · October 26th, 2005, 07:24 PM

Detour to EVS as well.

Pat Sherman · October 26th, 2005, 08:31 PM

I know I have the right, but usually I didn't expect it to be an entire month.. Usually they post their holiday schedule with days, I was taken off guard and thought it weird an entire month..

I also have to say I disagee with you they lost $4000 dollars today as our company was going to pick up a PD-170 and have it overnighted.. So they may be ok with not having the income, but they do lose some amount of money or lose the opportunity to make money.

But don't get me wrong here, I like B&H and will continue to do business however it's the first time in MY LIFE I have a seen a major retailer shut down for an entire month for a Holiday..

Chris Hurd · October 26th, 2005, 10:17 PM

I suppose you're right, they do "lose sales" when they're not open, but my point is that they've been operating this way for 30 years, and when you walk into their place in Manhattan, you can tell they're not too concerned about losing any sales.

Personally I admire them for placing a higher importance and a greater value on something other than the opportunity to make more money. And yes October is a sparse month at B&H, what with Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur and Sukkos as nearly back-to-back holidays. But hey, they're open Christmas Day and most every Sunday, so how about that.

The customer who considers B&H would be well advised to research their holiday schedule before making an important or time-critical purchase... there's a link to that in our B&H entry on our Sponsors page (see top nav bar above right).

Pat Sherman · October 27th, 2005, 12:17 AM

Like I said nothing against them.. I just was in awe thinking wow.. I wonder if those are Paid holidays for employees..:)

Chris Hurd · October 27th, 2005, 12:31 AM

I know what you mean, every time I walk into that place I'm in awe as well.

Jay Kavi · December 3rd, 2005, 12:37 AM

If even half of those are paid holidays for employees, I'm only shopping at B&H from now on. That would be amaziing.

Pat Sherman · December 3rd, 2005, 01:01 AM

That would make for a serious benefits package..

Rush Hamden · December 4th, 2005, 09:27 PM

I have always admired B&H's business practice and professional decorum, as well as their respect for their religion, in realizing, as Chris said, there are more important things in this world than money. But I must say, I hope they don't shut down THAT long too many more times; I have never worked harder in my entire life than in October, as all my salespeople. It's almost like one of the HMO doctors was out and we were her stand-in specialists. : )

I can still hear the phones ringing, even at home, even on Dec. 4th... It was a consistent ring from the moment you walked into work until the moment you left, nonstop, no matter how many you picked up. We took care of it, but I must admit, it was a challenge...

Joe Carney · December 7th, 2005, 10:37 AM

Rush, a lot of business' would like to have your problems, hehehe.
If they plan on closing down next Oct, can you get temp help? Sort of like the way the malls staff up just for Christmas?

Rush Hamden · December 8th, 2005, 12:38 PM

We are thinking of doing that, the problem is most people who call us expect a certain level of expetise that can't be had with temp workers. But we may have some people just at the frontlines, to take simple orders that don't require tech knowhow. Though, I think that the 3 holidays occurring back to back is not a common occurence.

October 26th, 2005, 06:16 PM	#1
Pat Sherman Major Player Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: DuPont, Wa Posts: 325	B&H Photo Is it me, or should I expect B&H to be open more than 4 days in the month of October? Wondering where my order was and checked their holiday scheduled closed all but 4 days in October?

October 26th, 2005, 06:24 PM	#2
Michael Wisniewski Wrangler Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Makati, Metro Manila Posts: 2,706 Images: 32	They strictly observe Jewish holidays. Considering the busy holiday period, I don't think this is a decision they make lightly. __________________ "Ultimately, the most extraordinary thing, in a frame, is a human being." - Martin Scorsese

October 26th, 2005, 06:42 PM	#4
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,366 Images: 513	B&H isn't losing any money. Far from it. They're one of the most successful retailers in the business. And thanks to the free enterprise system that runs this great country, they have the right to be open or closed whenever they so choose. It's always a good idea to check their holiday schedule before ordering. Hope this helps, __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

October 26th, 2005, 10:17 PM	#8
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,366 Images: 513	I suppose you're right, they do "lose sales" when they're not open, but my point is that they've been operating this way for 30 years, and when you walk into their place in Manhattan, you can tell they're not too concerned about losing any sales. Personally I admire them for placing a higher importance and a greater value on something other than the opportunity to make more money. And yes October is a sparse month at B&H, what with Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur and Sukkos as nearly back-to-back holidays. But hey, they're open Christmas Day and most every Sunday, so how about that. The customer who considers B&H would be well advised to research their holiday schedule before making an important or time-critical purchase... there's a link to that in our B&H entry on our Sponsors page (see top nav bar above right). __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

October 27th, 2005, 12:31 AM	#10
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,366 Images: 513	I know what you mean, every time I walk into that place I'm in awe as well. __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

October 26th, 2005, 06:35 PM	#3
Pat Sherman Major Player Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: DuPont, Wa Posts: 325	Yeah I was kinda thinking that's what it was.. I wonder how much money they lose?

October 26th, 2005, 07:17 PM	#5
Kevin Wild Major Player Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 540	Yes, and remember that you as a consumer have the choice to go to other places that might be open. Personally, I like another one of the sponsors. Call Chris and ZGC and she'll hook you up every day short of Xmas. Kevin

October 26th, 2005, 07:24 PM	#6
Eric Brown Major Player Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Seattle Posts: 427	Detour to EVS as well.

October 26th, 2005, 08:31 PM	#7
Pat Sherman Major Player Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: DuPont, Wa Posts: 325	I know I have the right, but usually I didn't expect it to be an entire month.. Usually they post their holiday schedule with days, I was taken off guard and thought it weird an entire month.. I also have to say I disagee with you they lost $4000 dollars today as our company was going to pick up a PD-170 and have it overnighted.. So they may be ok with not having the income, but they do lose some amount of money or lose the opportunity to make money. But don't get me wrong here, I like B&H and will continue to do business however it's the first time in MY LIFE I have a seen a major retailer shut down for an entire month for a Holiday..

October 27th, 2005, 12:17 AM	#9
Pat Sherman Major Player Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: DuPont, Wa Posts: 325	Like I said nothing against them.. I just was in awe thinking wow.. I wonder if those are Paid holidays for employees..:)

December 3rd, 2005, 12:37 AM	#11
Jay Kavi Major Player Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 243	hooray for worker's rights! If even half of those are paid holidays for employees, I'm only shopping at B&H from now on. That would be amaziing.

December 3rd, 2005, 01:01 AM	#12
Pat Sherman Major Player Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: DuPont, Wa Posts: 325	That would make for a serious benefits package..

December 4th, 2005, 09:27 PM	#13
Rush Hamden Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Burbank, California Posts: 122	I have always admired B&H's business practice and professional decorum, as well as their respect for their religion, in realizing, as Chris said, there are more important things in this world than money. But I must say, I hope they don't shut down THAT long too many more times; I have never worked harder in my entire life than in October, as all my salespeople. It's almost like one of the HMO doctors was out and we were her stand-in specialists. : ) I can still hear the phones ringing, even at home, even on Dec. 4th... It was a consistent ring from the moment you walked into work until the moment you left, nonstop, no matter how many you picked up. We took care of it, but I must admit, it was a challenge... __________________ Want to get more from your hard-earned gear? Digital Cinema Filmmaking Course 24 hours of educational video on 16 DVDs, focused on filmmaking savvy, examples, demonstrations, and tips. Learn Scriptwriting, Formatting, Editing, Camera Operation, Lighting, Exposure, Audio, and Directing.

December 7th, 2005, 10:37 AM	#14
Joe Carney Inner Circle Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Centreville Va Posts: 1,828	Rush, a lot of business' would like to have your problems, hehehe. If they plan on closing down next Oct, can you get temp help? Sort of like the way the malls staff up just for Christmas?

December 8th, 2005, 12:38 PM	#15
Rush Hamden Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Burbank, California Posts: 122	We are thinking of doing that, the problem is most people who call us expect a certain level of expetise that can't be had with temp workers. But we may have some people just at the frontlines, to take simple orders that don't require tech knowhow. Though, I think that the 3 holidays occurring back to back is not a common occurence. __________________ Want to get more from your hard-earned gear? Digital Cinema Filmmaking Course 24 hours of educational video on 16 DVDs, focused on filmmaking savvy, examples, demonstrations, and tips. Learn Scriptwriting, Formatting, Editing, Camera Operation, Lighting, Exposure, Audio, and Directing.