GivenRandy
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I have ordered from B & H online and been very happy. I might visit their NYC store. Is it in a "good" neighborhood? Can I get back from the store to their parking lot without getting mugged?
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B & H -- Physical Location
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GivenRandy
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Supposedly they have a little spot across the street for 1 hour if you spend $100 or 2 hours if you spend $300. Gonna try that. Otherwise, I'll find the nearest garage (and spend $15-$20).
wardco
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They're closed on Sat and Fri. eve - Jewish sabbath.
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pso
Senior Member
Hey Randy - It is in a safe part of town, no worries.
Actually, although I love B&H, I wish it were in a better location (way too far on the west part of the city for my liking).
Pak K So
Actually, although I love B&H, I wish it were in a better location (way too far on the west part of the city for my liking).
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Roger Krueger
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...which is completely wrong, but old prejudices die hard.
paul n
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I've been to NY a mess of times (my favorite place in the world!), and only drove in once. In my opinion, it's not worth driving, you can spend hours in traffic. Take a train in and use public transit or walk to where you want to go. I've taken Amtrak in all but that one time and it's just more pleasant. If I remeber correctly (and I could be wrong) B&H isn't too far from Grand Central.
You'll love the palce it's a like a candy store for camera nuts.
Paul 
You'll love the palce it's a like a candy store for camera nuts.
pso
Senior Member
put a horrible image out to the world of this grand city.
i grew up in shadier areas in the city but like any other place in the world, if you are smart about your surroundings, you will do just fine.
Pak K So
i grew up in shadier areas in the city but like any other place in the world, if you are smart about your surroundings, you will do just fine.
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Pak K So
pso
Senior Member
public transportation works quite well though (pending the current potential strike of course).
B&H is pretty close to 34th St Penn Station and Madison Square Garden.
Pak K So
B&H is pretty close to 34th St Penn Station and Madison Square Garden.
--I've been to NY a mess of times (my favorite place in the world!),
and only drove in once. In my opinion, it's not worth driving, you
can spend hours in traffic. Take a train in and use public transit
or walk to where you want to go. I've taken Amtrak in all but that
one time and it's just more pleasant. If I remeber correctly (and
I could be wrong) B&H isn't too far from Grand Central.
You'll love the palce it's a like a candy store for camera nuts.
Paul
Pak K So
Mojo151
Senior Member
One can go anywhere around there and be as safe as in your home town.
Rick
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Rick
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D W
Senior Member
I ususally take a cab back to my hotel after my dday of looking and shopping there.
Time to book my annual pilgrimage. 8P
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Time to book my annual pilgrimage. 8P
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Retired commercial photog - enjoying shooting for myself again.
Hoping to see/shoot as much as I can before the eyes and legs gives way
Tom Rowland
Veteran Member
Taking a cab is good advice. I normally take the train for most of the trip, but take a cab the last couple of blocks to the destination, then take a cab back to the train.
Richard Berson
Forum Enthusiast
B & H is located on 9th Ave. between 34th & 35th Streets. It has a small parking lot on 34th St., and on Sundays, the overflow goes into their receiving area on 35th Street. As one poster pointed out, they're closed Friday night & all day Saturday.
Its in a very busy, safe area, as stated, near Penn Station, Madison Square Garden and the Javits Convention Center, in which you should have no trouble (unless you're waving around $20 bills in the air-then I might roll you).
Right now, the situation in New York is a bit dicey with a threatened transit strike. You could get into Penn Station from Long Island or NJ by train or in to Port Authority Bus Terminal (40th St & 8th Ave.) and then walk over there. If you're going this coming week, that's probably not a bad idea anyway. Especially, if there is a strike, NYC is the last place you want to be in a car; can you say GRIDLOCK? In fact, they may not even let you into that part of the city.
After all is said and done, it is worth it to go there. If there is anything for the photographer, they pretty much have it, and the setup is just amazing.
Have fun
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Rich B
Its in a very busy, safe area, as stated, near Penn Station, Madison Square Garden and the Javits Convention Center, in which you should have no trouble (unless you're waving around $20 bills in the air-then I might roll you).
Right now, the situation in New York is a bit dicey with a threatened transit strike. You could get into Penn Station from Long Island or NJ by train or in to Port Authority Bus Terminal (40th St & 8th Ave.) and then walk over there. If you're going this coming week, that's probably not a bad idea anyway. Especially, if there is a strike, NYC is the last place you want to be in a car; can you say GRIDLOCK? In fact, they may not even let you into that part of the city.
After all is said and done, it is worth it to go there. If there is anything for the photographer, they pretty much have it, and the setup is just amazing.
Have fun
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Rich B
Mike Lewis
Veteran Member
I come from CT, at best with light traffic I can get to B&H in about 45 Min to an hour..
My tip DONT take the GWB!
I take the Hutch, I forgot the other roads, but it brings you to lower Mantattan, turn up the street were the Jacob Javits Center is. Keep going up stright for like 5 blocks, and you will see B&H on the right, and the parking lot is on the left.
Mike L.
My tip DONT take the GWB!
I take the Hutch, I forgot the other roads, but it brings you to lower Mantattan, turn up the street were the Jacob Javits Center is. Keep going up stright for like 5 blocks, and you will see B&H on the right, and the parking lot is on the left.
--I've been to NY a mess of times (my favorite place in the world!),
and only drove in once. In my opinion, it's not worth driving, you
can spend hours in traffic. Take a train in and use public transit
or walk to where you want to go. I've taken Amtrak in all but that
one time and it's just more pleasant. If I remeber correctly (and
I could be wrong) B&H isn't too far from Grand Central.
You'll love the palce it's a like a candy store for camera nuts.
Paul
Mike L.
Trackertech
Active member
I really don't know how being "smart" about your surroundings will help much. I live outside Atlanta (never go downtown anymore) and recently retired, a 28 year career as a Federal Agent working out of the Atlanta Federal Center, so I have first hand experience. Haven't you ever read any of the crime stats? (Atlanta and NYC are really close and right up there in the top 10)
"Smart" has nothing to do with it. Luck maybe......
"Smart" has nothing to do with it. Luck maybe......
pso
Senior Member
Hi Trackertech - I don't know what the crime stats are but I would have to imagine that if you look at stats based on the total population of NYC, it can't be horrific.
I think that being smart about your surroundings (i.e. paying attention to what's happening around you, your instincts, etc.) is very key anywhere in the world. I went to Spain years ago and could always spot the gypsies before they even came up to me and my wife so I was prepared before any problem came up.
Luck I guess also really applies for all of us in life. Of course you can get mugged anywhere anytime but being weary of your surroundings is important. I grew up in the South Bronx and know this first hand.
Pak K So
I think that being smart about your surroundings (i.e. paying attention to what's happening around you, your instincts, etc.) is very key anywhere in the world. I went to Spain years ago and could always spot the gypsies before they even came up to me and my wife so I was prepared before any problem came up.
Luck I guess also really applies for all of us in life. Of course you can get mugged anywhere anytime but being weary of your surroundings is important. I grew up in the South Bronx and know this first hand.
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SAM
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B and H is in an enjoyable and safe location. No worse than any mid-town location of any big city. Just use the same precautions and street smarts you would use in any city, and you will be fine
henryp
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GivenRandy
Active member
I went there on Sunday (before the MTA strike!) and had a great first-time experience. Also came out happy with some new toys. Thanks!
Agree 100% - can't wait to go back in Feb. LOVE NYC!I've been to NY a mess of times (my favorite place in the world!),
and only drove in once. In my opinion, it's not worth driving, you
can spend hours in traffic. Take a train in and use public transit
or walk to where you want to go. I've taken Amtrak in all but that
one time and it's just more pleasant. If I remeber correctly (and
I could be wrong) B&H isn't too far from Grand Central.
You'll love the palce it's a like a candy store for camera nuts.
Paul
Take public transit and enjoy the sites, sounds and smells - can't wait to go to B&H this time down...though it might get dangerous to be there, with a credit card in my wallet...
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