p.14 #1 · Pre-order: Sony FE 14mm f/1.8 GM ($1,598)
jamato8 wrote:
I called B&H and they said that backorders where changed to no date because the lens would not be shipping to those who did not get in early enough on their order until more stock arrives. I got my order in almost as soon as it changed to preorder but apparently not soon enough? Anyway, I was told what I ordered would not ship until the end of next week.
I talked with another store that I have dealt with in the past, they didn't even order regular stock of the lens, and they have 3 stores. Strange.
Same here. I pre-ordered within 5 minutes of the change to preorder at B&H, (it took that long because I had charged too much at B&H due to the A1 on my Payboo card and had to use another). Earlier this week it looked like it would ship today, now my order is on "backorder".
p.14 #2 · Pre-order: Sony FE 14mm f/1.8 GM ($1,598)
jamato8 wrote:
I called B&H and they said that backorders where changed to no date because the lens would not be shipping to those who did not get in early enough on their order until more stock arrives. I got my order in almost as soon as it changed to preorder but apparently not soon enough? Anyway, I was told what I ordered would not ship until the end of next week.
I talked with another store that I have dealt with in the past, they didn't even order regular stock of the lens, and they have 3 stores. Strange.
My order was in at 10am and seconds so likely they haven't gotten any or just a few. I'm trying my luck elsewhere and will cancel whichever one doesn't ship
p.14 #3 · Pre-order: Sony FE 14mm f/1.8 GM ($1,598)
buffalowolff wrote:
My order was in at 10am and seconds so likely they haven't gotten any or just a few. I'm trying my luck elsewhere and will cancel whichever one doesn't ship
I ordered from another store that said they have stock. Will wait until it ships to cancel my B&H order. I ordered within a minute or 2. I don't think they got many.
p.14 #4 · Pre-order: Sony FE 14mm f/1.8 GM ($1,598)
"Hello, my name is Sam H:
Thank you for contacting the Customer Service Department at B&H Photo Video and Pro Audio.
Please be advised that your backorder is estimated to arrive at our warehouse within 1-2 weeks. As soon as we receive it in stock we will ship your order to you, and e-mail you with the tracking information.
I apologize for this delay and any inconvenience it has caused you.
Please let us know if you require any further assistance.
p.14 #6 · Pre-order: Sony FE 14mm f/1.8 GM ($1,598)
I just received a next day air UPS shipping notification from Adorama for mine. Yippee! Just in time for a week along the coast of Maine. I know there are about a million lighthouses in Maine, but any recommendations for night scapes near Boothbay Harbor? Thanks...
Update: My PayPal account has been charged, so it's real.
p.14 #12 · Pre-order: Sony FE 14mm f/1.8 GM ($1,598)
I guess if for B&H there isn't enough stock to support even 5-10 minutes of pre-orders its really not pre-order and they never should have promised 27-May since April 21st at 10:20 AM they confirmed the receipt of my order. After all it usually takes them about 15 minutes for them to send out the confirmation.
p.14 #13 · Pre-order: Sony FE 14mm f/1.8 GM ($1,598)
I doubt they know their allotment on pre-order day. They probably know they are getting stock on 27-May, as probably communicated by Sony distribution...after that I assume things are sort of fluffy until it gets closer.
swldstn wrote:
I guess if for B&H there isn't enough stock to support even 5-10 minutes of pre-orders its really not pre-order and they never should have promised 27-May since April 21st at 10:20 AM they confirmed the receipt of my order. After all it usually takes them about 15 minutes for them to send out the confirmation.
p.14 #14 · Pre-order: Sony FE 14mm f/1.8 GM ($1,598)
Now being told by B&H
"I'm sorry about the long wait for this. We expect these by 6/10 or sooner" then also added when I asked why I was only learning this now he added...
"I'm sorry but what do you mean in regards to 24 hours? We knew for a while that we expect these in early June"
and
"these are expect to start coming in, in the next day or so but unfortunately we aren't getting enough to fill all orders right away"
p.14 #15 · Pre-order: Sony FE 14mm f/1.8 GM ($1,598)
One last note: Do not assume the status on your order page under your name is accurate for you in anyway.
"New Item - Coming Soon" which used to be "shipping to start on 27-May" are global status for all pre-orders.
So only order if you can afford the cost at any time on any date. Don't use it to plan with.
p.14 #16 · Pre-order: Sony FE 14mm f/1.8 GM ($1,598)
Sharif Abdou wrote:
I hate to sound like I'm pimping this store, I have no affiliation whatsoever, other than being a customer. But the 14 GM is showing as in stock at Unique Photo.
p.14 #20 · Pre-order: Sony FE 14mm f/1.8 GM ($1,598)
Thanks for the tip. I used to buy from them a lot but switched back to b&h even unique started charging tax. I have enough things going on this weekend that I want the lens for so I'll eat it this time.
