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05/09/2005 02:18:28 AM · #1

First order on B&H... Did anyone send there copy of the credit card for the first order? Just wondering. are there 3 to 5 days have to be working days and are they effective?

SDW

Canon EOS-60D

05/09/2005 02:23:33 AM · #2

I ordered about $700+ in glass to go with my 350 about 2 months ago. I called my order in over the phone and did NOT have to send a copy of my CC. And yes the 3 to 5 days are working days. But I believe I received my on the 4th day not counting the weekend.
What did you order?

Message edited by author 2005-05-09 02:24:41.

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G IF-ED

05/09/2005 02:25:53 AM · #3

Originally posted by SDW65:

At the moment the order is in process so i guess i will not have to send in the print of the card... on the e-mail i recieve it did not ask for it but i have read somewhere on the page that you should send a print or photocopy of the cc... if it is in process it means it is being prepared to be sent right?

nicoledb

Nikon D70s

05/09/2005 02:54:42 AM · #4

Originally posted by Discraft:

First order on B&H... Did anyone send there copy of the credit card for the first order? Just wondering. are there 3 to 5 days have to be working days and are they effective?

Yeah, I did send a copy on my first order, they require it for non-US credit cards. Can't remember though if they asked specifically for it. A warning: don't use USPS for shipping to Europe, took 3 weeks on my order. When you order UPS-shipping it takes 2 or 3 days: I ordered twice on Tuesday afternoon, had my stuff delivered on Thursday morning.

PaulMdx

Canon EOS-1D

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM

05/09/2005 05:26:56 AM · #5

I'm in the UK and faxed a photocopy of my card and seem to remember the order got processed the same day. I tend to find B&H are very quick in dealing with orders.

When I do my orders now it generally takes 1 day for the order/packing, 1 day in the air across the Atlantic, and 1 day local delivery. So I can order on Monday and have it by Wednesday.

And yes, NEVER use USPS, always use a proper courier. For my orders I've found UPS to be cheapest, but I guess it depends what country you're shipping to.

DanSig

05/09/2005 08:02:57 AM · #6

I emailed B&H a copy of my CC and recieved my order after 3 days, now I have ordered for more than $10,000 from B&H and never had any problems, all items are in stock and I have never had to wait longer than 5 days, including weekend.

and ALWAYS use UPS express :)

Telehubbie

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

05/09/2005 08:35:19 AM · #7

Fredrico, you can send me the copy of your credit card and I'll make sure B+H gets it, and then tell you how long my order takes to get to me. ;-) lol

Seriously though, what'd you get?

oskar

Canon EOS-5D Mark III

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II

05/09/2005 08:43:29 AM · #8

Originally posted by DanSig:

now I have ordered for more than $10,000

Hahaha, and you just love to show it !

05/09/2005 11:40:28 AM · #9

Originally posted by Telehubbie:

Fredrico, you can send me the copy of your credit card and I'll make sure B+H gets it, and then tell you how long my order takes to get to me. ;-) lol

Seriously though, what'd you get?

I ordered a Canon flash 580Ex and the canon 50mm f1.8 lens.. :)

05/09/2005 11:44:15 AM · #10

can the copy of the cc card be a photo taken of it and sent it to them via e-mail? or does it have to be a photocopy? or you don't know the answer? :)

cpanaioti

Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM

05/09/2005 11:51:29 AM · #11

Originally posted by Discraft:

can the copy of the cc card be a photo taken of it and sent it to them via e-mail? or does it have to be a photocopy? or you don't know the answer? :)

On a security note, I wouldn't send you're cc copy via email. Email is not secure.

Message edited by author 2005-05-09 11:51:41.

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

05/09/2005 12:04:34 PM · #12

Originally posted by cpanaioti:

Originally posted by Discraft:
can the copy of the cc card be a photo taken of it and sent it to them via e-mail? or does it have to be a photocopy? or you don't know the answer? :)

On a security note, I wouldn't send you're cc copy via email. Email is not secure.

Thanks good point.

andri

Canon EOS-10D

05/09/2005 12:05:39 PM · #13

Originally posted by Discraft:

can the copy of the cc card be a photo taken of it and sent it to them via e-mail? or does it have to be a photocopy? or you don't know the answer? :)

Yes, that is possible. You need to send an image of both sides of the card though.

Originally posted by DanSig:

DanSig, I'm a bit curious* what is your most recent purchase?

*And yes, a bit envious too - I admit it. ;-)

aKiwi

Canon EOS-7D

Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

05/09/2005 01:00:00 PM · #14

I sent a CC photo by e-mail. Probably wasn't the best idea but I wanted my stuff fast.
I ordered on Friday afternoon, and it arrived on Wednesday morning. I live in Germany!
It was with UPS delivery.

For anyone here in Germany I had to pay 16% Tax plus about 6% import duty which whittled the advantage down a bit. Was still cheaper than here but not by as much as I had hoped.

SDW

Canon EOS-60D

Tamron AF 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical IF for Canon

05/09/2005 01:35:37 PM · #15

B&H is a great place to do business with and I understand CC fraud and a company wanting to protect it's self. But I would not send a copy of CC to anyone especially the backside with the 3 dig code on it. If it got lost in the mail...ouch! And I was a manager for a world wide retail chain of stores. You would not believe the CC fraud that is done by employees. When I worked for that company a few inside thefts come to light that I could not believe. Managers, employees, etc. taking a copy of the customers CC and purchasing something for them selves. I think the biggest I heard of within the company was over $250,000 USD in CC theft within a three month period before a flag to investigate came up. They made sure the purchases was below $500 each by splitting the sale up between more than one CC. Yes it was a loop hole in the POS system, because you should not be able to use more than one CC on a single purchase because of collateral. It made life hell for the people who had the CC stolen and especially the ones that was a debit CC. But the great thing was that all were caught. And from what I understand they are serving time and will be held for restitution. But I don't know how long.

Telehubbie

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

05/09/2005 02:14:44 PM · #16

You'll like the 580. It has a lot of functions, but for the most part I just use it in auto with maybe a slight +/- adjustment to output.

theSaj

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

05/09/2005 02:17:20 PM · #17

I ordered several Tamrac MAS products and a 70-200mm f/2.8 IS last Monday and the merchandise arrived Wednesday. Very fast service.

But they did do a fair amount of credit card scrutiny...

- The Saj

aronya1

Nikon D70

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED

05/09/2005 02:22:39 PM · #18

Originally posted by Discraft:

can the copy of the cc card be a photo taken of it and sent it to them via e-mail? or does it have to be a photocopy? or you don't know the answer? :)

Yes, you can use a photo, but you are limited to basic editing. ;-)

05/10/2005 11:39:55 AM · #19

I have sent the copy today and the order is still in process i seem to be an unlucky guy... seems it will not be here as fast as you people got your stuff... people in the US don't seem to like portugal. :)

05/10/2005 11:45:05 AM · #20

OOOOPPPPSSSS take that back... the cc card has been conformed now is just wait to see how fast thoss goodies come in. :)

hopper

Canon EOS-80D

Canon EF 35mm f/2 IS USM

05/10/2005 11:46:07 AM · #21

we're pissed about the uneven trade. Start importing more stuff from us and we lighten up :)

just kiddin'

Originally posted by Discraft:

05/10/2005 11:47:55 AM · #22

Originally posted by hopper:

we're pissed about the uneven trade. Start importing more stuff from us and we lighten up :)

just kiddin'

Originally posted by Discraft:
I have sent the copy today and the order is still in process i seem to be an unlucky guy... seems it will not be here as fast as you people got your stuff... people in the US don't seem to like portugal. :)

Lol what you people get... seems like you know someones every move just to give a response... :)

DanSig

05/10/2005 05:42:29 PM · #23

Originally posted by andri:

Originally posted by DanSig:
I emailed B&H a copy of my CC and recieved my order after 3 days, now I have ordered for more than $10,000 from B&H and never had any problems, all items are in stock and I have never had to wait longer than 5 days, including weekend.

DanSig, I'm a bit curious* what is your most recent purchase?

*And yes, a bit envious too - I admit it. ;-)

my most recent purchase was the 20D with the grip, the 580EX, some extra batteries, the gary fong lightsphere, some hoya closeup filters and memorycards.

I'm always buying something :) I'll probably get customer of the year award from BHphoto ;)

cheekymunky