Flashlight

[Oldpath05]

It is hard to beat the price of free.

I played with my new chinese flashlight some more last night, and I just don't have enough distance to fully utilize the spot beam function of this thing. I have so many trees you cannot see very far around here and this thing lights up the trees really really well. For a Chinese gee-gaw, I am really impressed with it. Thanks Tallyho8 I appreciate the tip.

Another 5 Star satisfied customer and the best part is Tallyho8 will warrenty it...........

 

[Oldpath05]

Well, I am about 3000 miles closer to China than you are, and yes it is Black.. sorry about that.

I'll send China an email by way of Taiwan and file a complaint to the complaint department, maybe the'll resend me another flashlight........

 

[k0ua]

I ordered one too but I went the free-shipping route which means it must be on the slow boat from China. The shipping notification e-mail I got said it should be delivered in 2-3 weeks but some deliveries may take 4-6 weeks.

Some of those Chinese online storefronts give you the option of "expedited delivery". In some cases that's more than $50 for a 5 or 6 dollar item.

I tell you guys, this Amazon Prime thing is a good deal. We order a "pot load" of stuff from Amazon, and we get it quickly, with the ability to send it back if needed, and video service and free music too.... I know it rubs some of you the wrong way to pay money annually to get all of this, but I think it is worth it, especially to us as a high volume Amazon user.

 

[BrokeFarmerJohn]

There is no doubt that there are better, more expensive flashlights around than the $5 Ultrafires that you can get but the OP was looking for a dependable flashlight that wouldn't break the bank. And I still have not seen a better value for the money than the cheap ones I have mentioned.

After reading posts on TBN for many years I have learned that members love to spend other members money on the absolute best and most expensive model available. For instance if someone writes that they have tree branch in their yard that is too large to fit in their trash can and they need a cheap chainsaw to cut it up and will probably never use the saw again, they get about 100 replies telling them not to waste their money on the cheap one but to get the Stihl SuperMax 8000 for only $2599.

If they write that they have 1/2 acre and need a small tractor to spread dirt in their back yard members try to convince them to buy a 450 HP Kobatudeere for $50995.

I wonder what kind of ring y'all would suggest I buy for my wife for our 50th anniversary if I said I had to take out a loan to buy it?

$51k for a 450hp tractor of any kind is a heck of a deal, but I'm sure it will prob be under powered moving dirt around, you want something more along the size of big bud which can work over an acre of ground per min.

Only tractor fit to own for even a small garden right here

 

[k0ua]

Another 5 Star satisfied customer and the best part is Tallyho8 will warrenty it...........

Made in China, and warrantied in USA.. hard to beat that!

 

[milkman]

"I wonder what kind of ring y'all would suggest I buy for my wife for our 50th anniversary if I said I had to take out a loan to buy it?"<<<Here's my my choice for you, your welcome>>>>>>

Anniversary Rings: Unique 18K Gold Designer Wide Diamond Eternity Band 9ct

Man, you are a cheap one!!!:laughing:

 

[AchingBack]

I tell you guys, this Amazon Prime thing is a good deal. We order a "pot load" of stuff from Amazon, and we get it quickly, with the ability to send it back if needed, and video service and free music too.... I know it rubs some of you the wrong way to pay money annually to get all of this, but I think it is worth it, especially to us as a high volume Amazon user.

What rubs me the wrong way, and the reason I won't buy from Amazon, Jeff Bozo WAPO. I'll spend my money locally.

 

[tallyho8]

"I wonder what kind of ring y'all would suggest I buy for my wife for our 50th anniversary if I said I had to take out a loan to buy it?"<<<Here's my my choice for you, your welcome>>>>>>

Anniversary Rings: Unique 18K Gold Designer Wide Diamond Eternity Band 9ct

I like it and it's only $5317.00 a month.

Now I just have to figure out how to get $5317.00 a month.

 

[Oaktree]

What rubs me the wrong way, and the reason I won't buy from Amazon, Jeff Bozo WAPO. I'll spend my money locally.

All well and good if you live where there is a good selection of stores. Many of us aren't so blessed...it's a good 1.5-2 hr (each way) drive for me to get to such a place.

I tell you guys, this Amazon Prime thing is a good deal. We order a "pot load" of stuff from Amazon, and we get it quickly, with the ability to send it back if needed, and video service and free music too.... I know it rubs some of you the wrong way to pay money annually to get all of this, but I think it is worth it, especially to us as a high volume Amazon user.

Prime seems like a good deal if you order a lot. I'll maybe order 3-4 times a year, not enough to justify the cost. I'll just wait until I have a large enough order to qualify for their slow free shipping. If I need something in a hurry I probably wouldn't buy it online.
Not really interested in video streaming.

 

[prichard]

So I got one of those cheap wilker flashlights. Man if feels really chinsy. The lense is loose even all tightened down.

I'd does however throw out an amazing amount of light.

We'll see how long it lasts.

 

[newbury]

Prime seems like a good deal if you order a lot. I'll maybe order 3-4 times a year, not enough to justify the cost. I'll just wait until I have a large enough order to qualify for their slow free shipping. If I need something in a hurry I probably wouldn't buy it online.
Not really interested in video streaming.

And remember Prime can be shared between consenting adults. My daughter has prime and shares it with me. The main benefits I'm interested in are quick shipping and early access to lightning deals. Especially when I'm in Northern Virginia and can often get next day shipping on things, sometimes even same day shipping.

 

[k0ua]

So I got one of those cheap wilker flashlights. Man if feels really chinsy. The lense is loose even all tightened down.

I'd does however throw out an amazing amount of light.

We'll see how long it lasts.

Maybe they forgot to use the chinese glue on yours.. Mine is tight.

 

[drizler]

Sam's Club for the last couple years has had those nice little three AAA single LED focusable Tasco flashlights for $20. You even get duracells for them! I got one set and I like them so much I went and got another set a year later, not super grand quality but they sure do light up the woods 200 yards out and it worked fine and they're not that expensive to make you cry when one disappears.

 

[Oldpath05]

I like it and it's only $5317.00 a month.

Now I just have to figure out how to get $5317.00 a month.

By the way it's going you'll get there quick by selling $5.00 flashlights and warrantying for $7.00, not to mention how good your wife feel with that shiny new ring, just keep repeating the word only!!

 

[Oldpath05]

Made in China, and warrantied in USA.. hard to beat that!

It's the new American way!!!!!

 

[Sigarms]

Well, I just ordered this deal from Amazon, with free prime shipping. It comes with the rechargeable Lithium battery and charger and a 3 aaa cell adaptor also and a carrying case for all of it for $12.98. All I will say is you are one heck of a flashlight salesman, I think you have sold several just this morning...

Let us know how it holds up. I've read various reports on that speciffic light, some ok, some not so good.

I use flashlights every night out with the dogs.

Personally, I'm a streamlight kind of guy. Just picked up a HL4 and on high, it can get out to 300 yards pretty well with a wide area to boot, but on high setting, 90 minutes seems kind of fluffed up by the tech on the light. Light is also on the larger size, hard to fit in a coat pocket. The light also ran $80

Generally if a light can fit in my pants pocket easy and I can see pretty well out to 100 yards with it, I'm happy.

I have gone the less expensive route and after a couple of months of continuous use, I end up going back to streamlight.

Did pic up a $15 smith and wesson light on sale at cabbalas when I placed an order, and so far, have been very happy with it.

 

[k0ua]

So I got one of those cheap wilker flashlights. Man if feels really chinsy. The lense is loose even all tightened down.

I'd does however throw out an amazing amount of light.

We'll see how long it lasts.

Are you sure the crenelated bezel ring is tightened down? I took mine apart and when I put it back together I didn't get that front ring tight enough, and the lens was loose. I just tightened it down a bit more and it was solid again. Also the adaptor sleeve for the lithium ion 18650 battery fits kind of loosely and would rattle inside the tube body. I wrapped the battery with about 1/4 of a kleenex and then slipped the adaptor over that and now it rattles no more.

I saw the exact same flashlight I paid $12.95 for (delivered to my home by the brown truck) at Home Depot for $19.88. But it did not include the lithium battery, nor the charger nor the neat battery case to store your accessories in. I was even more pleased with my selecting it at Amazon.

 

[prichard]

I removed and reassembled the lense and ring several times. There's at least 1/16 inch play. Should there be an oring there? I thought about adding one.

 

[k0ua]

I removed and reassembled the lense and ring several times. There's at least 1/16 inch play. Should there be an oring there? I thought about adding one.

I wonder if your threads were not threaded deep enough. I did not see an O ring there, but one wouldn't hurt.

 

[k0ua]

Let me go look and see if there is a ring under the lens.. I will get back to you in a second..