Electronics and Gadgets in New York

Shopping for electronics and gadgets in New York is fun and often cheaper than in the UK. There are many shops that are worth visiting, even if you don’t plan on spending much. I definitely do not recommend buying electronics and gadgets in stores around Times Square and the Empire State Building. If the store happens to also sell souvenirs, run as fast as you can! They lure you in with low prices, tell you the item is sold out, and try to sell you something more expensive. Products may have been used and most of the time they are not under warranty. Don’t risk your money and buy only at authorised dealers.

B&H Photo, Video, Pro Audio

B&H Photo is a dream come true for any photographer and photography enthusiast. They have a wide selection of cameras, lenses, and accessories with good prices and very helpful staff. You will also find computers, audio, and video devices, phones, tablets, and other electronics but their speciality is photography equipment. Note that they are closed on Fridays from 14:00 and on Saturdays in observance of the Jewish Sabbath.

You can receive a free gift with an in-store purchase of $50 or more. Just show this code E209744 and your receipt at the tourism desk by the exit.

Apple Store

If you want to buy an iPhone, iPad, iPod, or any other Apple product, go to an Apple Store. You’ll be buying genuine products with a warranty. Plus, if you go shopping at Apple Store on Fifth Avenue or Grand Central Station you can admire the wonderful design of the shop itself.

Hammacher Schlemmer

Hammacher Schlemmer: What started out as a hardware store in 1848 is now one of the most unusual and fun places to shop in New York. Here you’ll find phones, computers, tablets, cameras and many other electronics. But, most notably, all the gadgets you can find at Hammacher Schlemmer: electric wine openers, ear muffs with headphones, portable mini-washing machines and many other things you don’t actually need but might find yourself tempted to buy. This is a great place to buy gifts and they have a lifetime warranty on many products.

BestBuy

Best Buy is one of the United States largest retailers and a competitor of Amazon. Best Buy focuses on physical retail stores and Amazon operates, mainly, online. In New York, Best Buy has 10 stores where you can shop for computers, TVs, cameras, and mobile phones but also dishwashers and coffee makers. This is one of the few places where you can buy pre-paid phones and sim cards.