Camera shops clossed?? wtf

[W.Fovall]

what's with all the camera shops closing for Passover? are they all owned by the same company?

 

[bratkinson]

No, not the same company. B&H and Adorama are owned by faithful Jewish believers that observe all Jewish holidays as well as the Sabbath day on Saturdays.

 

[DarkShadow]

Exactly this.^^ All the public schools in my town are closed on the Jewish holidays but schools in the surrounding towns are not. New York City business hours is on a Sunday thru Fri and unlike CT some places are closed on Mondays otherwise it's 7 days a week for retail.

 

[manaheim]

What I've never understood, however, is why they don't just explain that on their websites. I once gave my business to someone else just because I was so annoyed that my favorite shop wouldn't even take my ONLINE ORDER on a Sunday. Then I found this out and was like "Oh... well, ok, that explains it I guess. Next time I'll wait."

 

[Braineack]

How are they not telling you?

B&H: Passover Holiday Closing

Adorama: Our New York City store is currently CLOSED in observance of the Passover Holiday

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[Steve5D]

Yeah, it's not like they're keeping it a secret...

 

[manaheim]

Passover is first a bigger thing than your average Sunday, and two... Most businesses that have an online presence do not shut down electronic orders at any time, so without the deeper explanation it seems strange to those who don't know why.

And I think you both know that.

 

[Braineack]

Passover is first a bigger thing than your average Sunday, and two... Most businesses that have an online presence do not shut down electronic orders at any time, so without the deeper explanation it seems strange to those who don't know why.

That is understandable. But they aren't retail chains either... it is somewhat surprising how powerful/large a store can look online and then when you finally see it in person it's just a handful of folks in a ratty old building.

 

[Steve5D]

Their website isn't the place for an in depth explanation of Passover...

 

[DarkShadow]

I got a email from B&H that they are closed do to a Easter egg hunt.

 

[Braineack]

I got a email from B&H that they are closed do to a Easter egg hunt.

I always like the businesses that close for st. patty's day.

 

[DarkShadow]

Notice the bars are always open though.:mrgreen:

 

[Braineack]

Notice the bars are always open though.:mrgreen:

cause that's where the employees will be.

 

[W.Fovall]

find it interesting when a culture dominates a specific enterprise... Focus is closed also.. i went to 5 camera supply company's online and they are all closed...

 

[otherprof]

Adoramapix sent out e-mails alerting customers to their scheduled closings due to the holiday.