why is everything closed!? [Archive]

taytho

Apr 19, 2006, 09:28 PM

I don't know why this is in photography, and this is also a very stupid thread.

OMGBBQ ALL SITES I LOOK AT ARE DOWN, WHY!? TERRORISTS!

What sites, what browser?
jeez man.... i didnt say anything about terrorists..... my goodness

abes of maine

b & h

bestpricecameras.com

none of them are doing orders tomorrow........ just wondering.

puckhead193

Apr 19, 2006, 09:30 PM

holiday...? passover?

calebjohnston

Apr 19, 2006, 09:34 PM

A few sites aren't doing orders tomorrow.. but they aren't down -- completely unrelated sites at that.

That's like saying "why do my fridge, air conditioning, and lamp not work?"

taytho

Apr 19, 2006, 09:37 PM

A few sites aren't doing orders tomorrow.. but they aren't down -- completely unrelated sites at that.

That's like saying "why do my fridge, air conditioning, and lamp not work?"

alright.... phrased wrong then.

does anyone know why they arent taking orders tomorrow..... i havent made an order in a while, so i don't know if this is a common thing. I didnt know if it was a coincedence that they are not doing orders or what. I am just curious

calebjohnston

Apr 19, 2006, 09:48 PM

Man am I funny or what. I tell incredible jokes. Fridge, AC, Lamp. hehehe.

:rolleyes:

CanadaRAM

Apr 19, 2006, 10:09 PM

alright.... phrased wrong then.

does anyone know why they arent taking orders tomorrow..... i havent made an order in a while, so i don't know if this is a common thing. I didnt know if it was a coincedence that they are not doing orders or what. I am just curious
Some of the most popular camera sites' owners are Orthodox, and therefore the sites (and B&M stores) observe the Jewish holy days.

Either that or they all said "Dang. Taytho hasn't made any orders in a long time, that's it, we're shutting down."

Clix Pix

Apr 19, 2006, 10:19 PM

it seems like all the sites i am looking at are closed tomorrow or for the next few days..... does anyone know why?

tay

If you're looking at online stores based in NYC or its immediate environs, the answer is very simple: High Holy Days for Orthodox Jews. Many places such as B&H are owned and operated by Orhodox Jews who take their religion seriously and who mandate that the store be closed at the Sabbath (sundown Friday - through all day Saturday) and any religious holidays observed by Orthodox Jews, including Easter and Passover.

WildCowboy

Apr 19, 2006, 10:28 PM

If you're looking at online stores based in NYC or its immediate environs, the answer is very simple: High Holy Days for Orthodox Jews. Many places such as B&H are owned and operated by Orhodox Jews who take their religion seriously and who mandate that the store be closed at the Sabbath (sundown Friday - through all day Saturday) and any religious holidays observed by Orthodox Jews, including Easter and Passover.

Aren't High Holy Days the days between Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kipper? That's in September/October. I'm not aware of any Jewish holidays today and tomorrow. :confused:

bousozoku

Apr 19, 2006, 10:34 PM

Aren't High Holy Days the days between Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kipper? That's in September/October. I'm not aware of any Jewish holidays today and tomorrow. :confused:

People were celebrating Passover.

WildCowboy

Apr 19, 2006, 10:36 PM

People were celebrating Passover.

Of course...I got hung up on the High Holy Days thing. WildCowboys are so dumb. :o

Sideonecincy

Apr 19, 2006, 11:10 PM

B&H photo closes down more days than anyone else. I would love to work for them, seems like they close down for a holiday every week.

LethalWolfe

Apr 19, 2006, 11:17 PM

Chip NoVaMac

Apr 19, 2006, 11:52 PM

B&H photo closes down more days than anyone else. I would love to work for them, seems like they close down for a holiday every week.

I am not sure how to describe the Jewish beliefs of the owners at B&H. I may be wrong but Conservative Jews IIRC are more liberal than other sects.

B&H, as well as others follow a stricter belief in Holidays. After seeing the number of stores open for Xmas and Easter, I can only applaud them in supporting their beliefs. Even if it costs them sales. There is conviction for you.

I am heartened by the loss of sales that these companies face. Sometimes it is about beliefs, other times it is about the general feeling behind the holiday observance.

But the greedy Amrican value is based on profit and spending. Does it truely hurt you not be able to spend your $ on News Years Day? Or on Easter Sunday? What about Federal holidays like Memorial Day, July 4th, and Labor Day? Would you so cheated by stores being closed these days?

bousozoku

Apr 19, 2006, 11:57 PM

Of course...I got hung up on the High Holy Days thing. WildCowboys are so dumb. :o

You're just on the wrong coast to be facing a lot of Jewish holidays. Though I don't live in the Philly area anymore, a lot of things go closed there over the various holidays and I expect that they do more often than what happens in reality.

Adorama Camera was also closed during Passover.

law guy

Apr 20, 2006, 01:23 AM

it seems like all the sites i am looking at are closed tomorrow or for the next few days..... does anyone know why?

tay

Arbys... roast beef sale. Or so the old commercial went.

beatzfreak

Apr 20, 2006, 09:47 AM

it seems like all the sites i am looking at are closed tomorrow or for the next few days..... does anyone know why?

tay

Orthodox Jews celebrate Passover for a full week, many of whom are camera dealers. They should all be up and running Thursday night or Friday morning.

I've been waiting all week to purchase a Rebel XT.
First thing Friday morning I'll be a B&H.

taytho

Apr 20, 2006, 11:29 AM

Some of the most popular camera sites' owners are Orthodox, and therefore the sites (and B&M stores) observe the Jewish holy days.

Either that or they all said "Dang. Taytho hasn't made any orders in a long time, that's it, we're shutting down."
Forget the High Holy day theory..... i think you hit the nail on the head.... what did i do to deserve this?!?

ChrisA

Apr 20, 2006, 12:17 PM

it seems like all the sites i am looking at are closed tomorrow or for the next few days..... does anyone know why?

tay

Jewish Hollidays. Yes I know it's a stereotype but many of the New York merchant retailers are Jewish owned bussines I've got some photo stuff held up and some scuba stuff held up. Both sites are New York based. Actually it's a "Good Thing" that these people value traditions like this over makeing money.

tdhurst

Apr 20, 2006, 06:00 PM

Seriously...they are creative companies.

Today is 4/20.

Do the math.

And smoke some...

Mike Teezie

Apr 20, 2006, 07:59 PM

I've been waiting to order a few things from B&H, and haven't been able to all week.

It doesn't bother me in the least, I can wait until they come back from holiday. Like others have said, I think it's impressive that they shut down for the entire holiday, and miss who knows much in revenue.

They'll still get my $3-400 come tomorrow.

Abstract

Apr 21, 2006, 09:19 AM

A few sites aren't doing orders tomorrow.. but they aren't down -- completely unrelated sites at that.

That's like saying "why do my fridge, air conditioning, and lamp not work?"
Why did you act like an ass? :confused:

I
I am heartened by the loss of sales that these companies face. Sometimes it is about beliefs, other times it is about the general feeling behind the holiday observance.

But the greedy Amrican value is based on profit and spending. Does it truely hurt you not be able to spend your $ on News Years Day? Or on Easter Sunday? What about Federal holidays like Memorial Day, July 4th, and Labor Day? Would you so cheated by stores being closed these days?
Also, you can just wait a week. ;) They're not saying they don't want your business. Your money is still good at those stores, just not now. Your money will still get you what you want next week.

Subiklim

Apr 21, 2006, 10:23 AM

These aren't High Holy Days. It's Passover. Conservative jews don't celebrate all the days that the orthodox do, and seeing how most of the jews at B&H are orthodox they should take the days off. They also are off early on fridays, and no saturdays.
http://www.subiklim.com/bh.jpg

puckhead193

Apr 21, 2006, 10:32 AM

They also are off early on fridays, and no saturdays.

That's because its the Sabbath. (yea hebrew school) Its start on friday at sundown and last till saturday at sundown. So they leave early to prepare...

Clix Pix

Apr 21, 2006, 11:04 AM

Also, you can just wait a week. ;) They're not saying they don't want your business. Your money is still good at those stores, just not now. Your money will still get you what you want next week.

Those who are in a hurry, who just HAVE to have that filter or that camera or that battery right now, right this week, will simply find a store, either brick-and-mortar or online, which is open rather than ordering from B&H. Very simple. No big deal.... B&H may lose some money this week but then again maybe they make up for it the rest of the time when people do order from them for the convenience factor, etc., instead of going to their local brick-and-mortar store.

Subiklim

Apr 21, 2006, 11:15 AM

That's because its the Sabbath. (yea hebrew school) Its start on friday at sundown and last till saturday at sundown. So they leave early to prepare...

Duh... you're not the only hebrew here :p

nbs2

Apr 21, 2006, 11:23 AM

B&H, as well as others follow a stricter belief in Holidays. After seeing the number of stores open for Xmas and Easter, I can only applaud them in supporting their beliefs. Even if it costs them sales. There is conviction for you.
Don't forget that Franklin Covey is closed on Sundays! Not a fan of their Steve, but they got conviction too :D

Wait....on topic comment....you can organizae when you take pictures in your planner. There. Kind of on topic - well, it is good for the forum :)

Chip NoVaMac

Apr 21, 2006, 08:43 PM

Don't forget that Franklin Covey is closed on Sundays! Not a fan of their Steve, but they got conviction too :D

Wait....on topic comment....you can organizae when you take pictures in your planner. There. Kind of on topic - well, it is good for the forum :)

And as well as if you don't want to grab a bite at Chick-fil-A when you take pictures in your planner in your new clothes from Hamrick’s Family Clothing on a Sunday. :D

taytho

Apr 21, 2006, 10:00 PM

Why did you act like an ass? :confused:
Thank you for saying that..... i didnt really want to because i was the one asking the question. Innocent questions which were answered by others promptly and politely. I appreciate this forum and enjoy the wealth of information everyone has but i was kinda thrown off by his tone.... annoyed really.
anyway, thanks.

Chip NoVaMac

Apr 21, 2006, 11:14 PM

Thank you for saying that..... i didnt really want to because i was the one asking the question. Innocent questions which were answered by others promptly and politely. I appreciate this forum and enjoy the wealth of information everyone has but i was kinda thrown off by his tone.... annoyed really.
anyway, thanks.

Sorry some here believe they are the moral compass for the rest of us. Your comments were much nicer than some.