I just wanted to give a wholehearted and sincere compliment to how these fine companies recently handled a request of mine. I was researching a couple of scores and needed confirmation that a version offered in a compilation album of various works by a composer was the same as the single version of the same piece. My request was not only handled and answered quickly, but since Hal Leonard handles distribution of the scores in USA, the classical editor for Hal Leonard contacted me directly multiple times, once to aknowledge that they had the request and to assure me it was being researched and looked into, then again shortly thereafter with a reply and answers to my question. With their info I can now make an very informed purchase decision.
I simply want folks here to know that if and where you can purchase a B&H or HL product you should feel good about supporting a fine business and the fine people that work there.