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    Business ProfileforAdorama Camera

    Photography Equipment
    BBB accredited business

    At-a-glance

    Customer Reviews

    1.07/5stars

    Average of 82 Customer Reviews

    Customer Complaints

    275 complaints closed in last 3 years

    90 complaints closed in last 12 months

    BBB Rating & Accreditation

    Accredited Since: 8/24/1992

    Years in Business: 50

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    Overview

    Adorama Camera sells photography and video gear and other electronics. 

    Business Details

    Location of This Business
    42 West 18th Street, New York, NY 10011-4621
    BBB File Opened:
    11/10/1992
    Years in Business:
    50
    Business Started:
    1/1/1974
    Business Incorporated:
    1/1/1978
    Accredited Since:
    8/24/1992
    Licensing Information:
    This business is in an industry that may require professional licensing, bonding or registration. BBB encourages you to check with the appropriate agency to be certain any requirements are currently being met.
    Type of Entity:
    Corporation
    Alternate Business Name
    • Adorama Camera, Inc.
    Business Management
    • Mr. Mendel Mendlowitz, President
    Contact Information

    Principal

    • Mr. Mendel Mendlowitz, President
    Additional Contact Information

    Phone Numbers

    Customer Complaints

    275 Customer Complaints

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    Most Recent Customer Complaint

    07/02/2024

    Complaint Type:
    Service or Repair Issues
    Status:
    Answered
    I purchased a new Nikon Z7ii that never came via UPS.When I made my purchase on June 19th, 2024 which included a Nikon Z7ii, a *****mm f/2.8, and a ******mm f/2.8, among a few other items, Adorama was quick to offer me overnight shipping. But when the packages arrived, the Nikon Z7ii was missing from the order. The packages were tightly packed and there was absolutely no room in either of the packages that were sent for the Z7.When I called Adorama on Friday morning at 8:00am, they told me they needed 1-2 business days to look into the issue. When I had heard nothing back by the following Tuesday and called them back, they requested more time to look into the issue. I continued to wait and by Tuesday, July 02, 2024, I called them back. They said they reviewed the **** footage and the camera was included in the shipment and that they needed to file a claim with UPS.I was hesitant to order through Adorama in the first place because I am usually a devout B+H customer, but B+H was sold out of the Z7ii's. Adorama has offered nothing in exchange for this massive inconvenience, and simply are not even apologetic about the issue.
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    Customer Reviews

    82 Customer Reviews

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    Most Recent Customer Review

    CentralPaGuy

    1 star

    06/07/2024

    On June 2, 2024, I ordered a Casio CDP-S360 Electronic Piano/Keyboard from Adorama online for $400 plus tax (paid $424). The item was listed as an open-box item in like-new condition, with standard product warranty intact. Items noted as included in the box were as follows: 1)Casio CDP-S360 88-Key Compact Digital Piano Keyboard with Touch Response (Black), 2)Pedal (SP-3), 3)Music Stand, 4)AC Adapter (AD-A12150LW). Upon delivery, on June 5, 2024, with box undamaged, but clearly retaped/repackaged, as expected given it was sold as open-box. I opened and unpacked the product and found the shipment to be missing items 2 and 4, the Pedal (SP-3) and AC Adapter (AD-A12150LW). I subsequently contacted Adorama customer support to seek a solution and was told I'd be contacted within 48 hours to have the matter resolved. On June 6, 2024, I was contacted via email by an Adorama customer service representative that identified themselves as ********. They noted that the original product items were unavailable and that what they could do is refund $25 to close the matter. There was no means provided to correspond in any way other than by reply to the email. In my reply, sent June 6, 2024, I explained that the retail value of the items was $94.98, currently on their site available for $64.98, and that the appropriate resolution would be to either ship those products or refund that amount to allow me to place an order for them on their site. Over a day later, there has been no response. This will be my last purchase with this business given my experience. I've opened a complaint with BBB, in addition to this review, and will look into next steps if this doesn't reach an appropriate resolution within a week.

    Adorama Camera Response

    06/11/2024

    I see that we issued refund for the requested ***** + tax

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