Christmas Gifts IX! (Enter here!)

mgt131

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Hey guys,
I would love to be considered in this again. I'll start off by saying however, that obviously I am not much of a "contributor" according to my post count so I would understand if I do not qualify. I can also say however, that I am an avid follower of the forum and visit at least 2-3 times a week here just to keep up with what's new. I am up to date on most of the new torches- I was just explaining to someone yesterday how I felt that flashlights are a good representation of how fast our society's technology is advancing- I used to browse around here back in the day's of the luxIII that one would be happy with 50-60 lumens from; now only ~4 years later we have LED's like the xml pushing in the thousands of lumens from the same voltage.

But anyways, back to the point. I was a receiver in last years giveaway, though I was picked last and chose a pair of 18650's (which I was quite happy with!). I originally used them in my first light, an ultrafire 501 with an R2, but it died so I replaced it with an ultrafire 504 with an XML. So that's my only light, I am quite happy with it and use those same 18650's in it to this day. I would love to add another light to my collection, possibly an edc that would be nice :).

Like many others on here, I am a college student and frankly, just dont' have the spending money to use on flashlights as much as I would love to buy new lights every week :). Believe me, if I could I would have many more lights. That said, i'd be very, very appreciative to receive something this year and double my collection! I'm sure I will make good use of it.

-mgt
 

goki

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I'd like to be considered again in this. Part time student here with no disposable income. I still use the LD01 (as my EDC) that I got from last year while my main go-to light (w/c I also got from last time), I gave to a relative who needs it more than I do. With no disposable income to spend on a light, I try to get by with my only EDC on my nightly walk home. :)
 

Soulraiser

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Hello everyone, I am interested in getting in on this as I am a High School student, working to help out my family, I don't truly have the money to pay any extra towards lights as it is all going towards bills/groceries. If possible I wouldn't mind being involved and Thank you all very much.
 

eternity

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Hello,

I would also like to be considered for this. I'm a high school student with no money. :broke: I've been lurking on an off for awhile now, but still don't own many lights. The ones I do own would fall into the budget light category, including the few I've modded on my own (from mod parts I got from here last year). Please add me as a participant in this thread.
 
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hydrou

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My story to be told would cover some lines, but to cut it short:

I graduated from university some time ago, got my first job not right away, but some time later. Then lost it due to insolvency of my company soon thereafter again. Since then, I am jumping from part-time job to part-time job without any perspective to find a full position. Besides that I got married and divorced this year as my wife did not want to have that uncertainness anymore. She took away almost all of my stuff including my Holy Grail as she knew exactly what it ment to me: my Muyshondt Nautilus with trit lantern, which both items I received from the last two christmas events here at cpf. I am not sure if she just sold it for profit or throw it away to annoy me, but that does not matter anymore. She is gone and after some hard time I finally feel relieved and free again. Alas, I still have to pay alimony to her as she does not want to work.

Therefore, I would be very grateful, if I could be considered this year again.

Thanks and have a nice and pleasant Advent Season!
 

jh333233

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First time joining the event since registration
I would like to participate in the event too.
Im a full time students in Hong Kong, my major perspective to lights is, they are your friends
I didnt know why im so obsessed in flashlight,maybe due to science(I study 3 major science subjects). But i really liked them, they are like my jewels
I sleep with them every night, sometimes cleaning them and disassembling them for maintainence, and examining them for fun
Maybe im a perfectionist, if i accidentally punchtured my light(didnt know which word's better) and made a notch, my heart pains to death :(
Mostly, i own cheapie chinese lights(The brands called "PaiLiDe", not even whateverfire) and i enjoy moding them for fun or trying to enhance the beam
When i hang out, even its unnecessary in normal situation, i bring my light with me, in the pocket
I treasure them, and they protect me
This is my true feeling, not written just for the event

May everybody have a peaceful xmas
 

Beamer4D

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Wow, this is such a generous thing people are doing. I have not participated in the past but I was hoping maybe I could this year. I am a student much like many others on here and as you can probably imagine, I have very little money to spend on flashlights. I see some of the collections some people have and my mouth waters, haha. I guess I'm in the right forum. Who knows, maybe some day when I'm done with school I'll be able to have my own awesome collection and I'll be able to donate some as well, but for now I would be ecstatic if I could start with this giveaway. Do I qualify? Thank you so much to everyone involved in this. It's really something I don't think I see very often, let alone on an internet forum of complete strangers. Happy holidays to all.
 

LEDninja

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machtig mgt131 Soulraiser fill out your profile. Don't have to be specific like me. Just knowing if you are in North America or Europe would help greatly in answering your questions.
Some flashlights are not available in Europe, others only available in Europe. This is even more important in fixed lighting with incan household bulbs being discontinued. 115V 60Hz vs. 230V 50Hz. Different bases.

I have been contacted by 2 other members in my town which I met and others across Canada because my location was published. Ended up meeting a lot of members in my area.
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neal71

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Hey guys,

I would like to be considered again for the Christmas giveaway. I am still in school, only one more year left. I do have a part time job, but that pays my rent, utilities, and food. I guess car too. I am not sure if I qualify since I bought a zebra light from the marketplace.

I got a light a two years ago from monocrom, it was a fenix tk10 with some energizer primaries. I actually still carry the tk10 as my edc, and I ended up keeping the batteries because they were not fully gone. Put them in the zebra h31 and it runs great. (I might have a problem with throwing things away.)
 

Blight

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A little hopped up on cough meds right now. Coughing so much I'm getting headaches.

I'd also like to be considered for this Christmas giveaway. I've graduated, but still no job. Had to moved back home to save money. My transition to adulthood hasn't been going as smoothly as I would of liked. :( I'm in a dark place, pun intended. This thread is one of the few things I'm looking forward to, as I can't afford to be buying new lights anytime soon. Got the Maglite 6c and a Petzl Tikka from last year. I still remember really wanting that ElectronGuru G2, but it got stolen from me at the last second by the guy right before me! :hairpull: I'm (half) joking. :D
 

Monocrom

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Yeah, a full-blown custom light would definitely qualify as high-end.
 

MattE

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I would like to be considered for this giveaway.

I have been in between jobs for a long time, hence if I get the chance to receive one of the light it will be a real user for me

Thanks
Matt
 

H-Man

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23 entrees and at least 35 items. Now that is what I call a respectable community.
 

csshih

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23 entrees and at least 35 items. Now that is what I call a respectable community.

definitely! I'd add in some more ThruNite TIs but my shipment has not arrived yet. doh!
the list has been posted!

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let me know if there are any errors.

Craig
 

DVN

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Wow, those are some awesome flashlights :) Can't wait. Thanks again to all the donors, it' really generous of you all.

PS: I'm assuming you meant to type DVN not CVN ;) , unless i've been bumped off the list by my evil twin, lol.
 
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