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New York BBB Reliability Report for
BROADWAY PHOTO


  • This business has an unsatisfactory record with the BBB

Business Contact Information

Name:
BROADWAY PHOTO
Additional Business Names:

A&M Photo World

Camera Addict

Digital Liquidators LLC

Millennium Camera

Preferred Photo

Prestige Camera

Quest4Cameras

Regal Camera

Wild Digital LLC

Address:
337 East 89th Street
Brooklyn, NY 11236

Principal:
Ben Z. Cohen, President
Phone Number:
(718) 338-1800
Additional Phone Numbers:
(718) 338-0634
(800) 951-9542
(718) 338-1352
(800) 709-4491
(866) 407-3425
(800) 432-2180
(800) 572-6152
(718) 338-0634
(718) 837-5999
(718) 837-2666
(800) 819-6661
(800) 819-6661
(253) 423-3535
(718) 645-4800
(718) 645-6944
(800) 685-5140
(718) 663-7123
(917) 852-6536
(800) 957-6628
(866) 277-6257
(718) 210-1496

Fax Number:
(718) 338-3029
Website:
www.bwayphoto.com
Additional Websites:
BuyeRetail.com
www.amphotoworld.com
www.camerakings.com
www.digitalliquidators.com
www.preferedphoto.com
www.preferredphoto.com
www.prestigecamera.com
www.regalcamera.com
www.wilddigital.com
Type of Business:
Photographic Equipment & Supplies-Retail, Photographers-Commercial, Cellular Telephone Equipment & Supplies, Computers-Dealers, Electric Equipment & Supplies-Retail, Electronic Equipment & Supplies-Dealers



This is NOT a BBB Accredited business

The information in this report has either been provided by the company, or has been compiled by the Bureau from other sources.

Nature of Business

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Complaints to the Bureau indicate that this firm uses high pressures sales tactics after consumers place their orders. After ordering merchandise consumers report receiving a phone call from the firm’s customer representatives attempting to sell additional items. Representatives allegedly try to persuade consumers to buy the U.S. warranty, as well as accessories like cables, peripherals, and software, or lead consumers to believe the product will not work if additional merchandise is not purchased. In some cases, if the consumers declined, an email was sent advising them to cancel their orders because the item was on back-order despite being listed as available on the firm’s website. Consumers also reported unauthorized charges on their invoices. When trying to dispute such charges, consumers report difficulty talking to management, claiming they are verbally abused by the company’s staff.

Customer Experience

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Based on BBB files, this business has an unsatisfactory record with the Bureau, because there is a pattern of complaints, and the business has not corrected the underlying reason for the complaints.

The company's size, volume of business, and number of transactions may have a bearing on the number of complaints received by the BBB. The number of complaints filed against a company may not be as important as the type of complaints, and how the company handled them. The BBB generally does not pass judgment on the validity of complaints filed.

Complaint Outcome Statistics:

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Complaint OutcomeLast 12 MonthsLast 12..36 MonthsTotal
Resolved
Consumer received the requested resolution
15276291
Resolved
Consumer received part of the requested resolution
1117118
Administratively Judged Resolved
The Company has responded to the complaint(s) addressing the disputed issues, however, the consumer remains dissatisfied
13128141
No Response
The Company has failed to respond to complaints
20202222
TOTAL49723772

Complaint Issues:

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Please understand that complaints may concern more than one issue

Complaint IssueLast 12 MonthsLast 12..36 MonthsTotal
Advertising Issues697103
Contract Disputes066
Credit or Billing Disputes15152
Customer Service32932
Delivery Issues23133
Guarantee or Warranty Issues2911
Product Quality44448
Refund Practices1190101
Repair Issues167
Selling Practices19343362
Service Issues01717
TOTAL49723772

Government Actions

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In December 2008, the Texas Attorney General's Office filed a lawsuit against Broadway Photo, L.L.C. concerning violations of the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act. Broadway Photo was accused of using bait-and-switch tactics. The company advertised very low prices, but when consumers placed an order, they would allegedly be told that necessary components must be purchased separately, increasing the overall cost of the product. If consumers refused to purchase additional parts, Broadway Photo would cancel the order. The Attorney General is currently seeking restitution for those who have lost money due to the unlawful tactics of this company.

Additional Locations

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This firm also does business at the following locations.

2922 Avenue L
Brooklyn, NY 11210

315 East 89th Street
Brooklyn, NY 11236

5014 16th Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11204

1412 Avenue M
Brooklyn, NY 11230

321 East 89th Street
Brooklyn, NY 11236

325 East 89th Street, Suite 110
Brooklyn, NY 11236

Report as of: 2/9/2010

 

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Business ID: 68047