When did you order your HDS?

[ganymede]

I am biting my nails here while reading this thread, how do you guys keep your sanity?

 

[WilsonCQB1911]

I am biting my nails here while reading this thread, how do you guys keep your sanity?

My solution was to purchase two from an online vendor so I could have them now, and then order a rotary in my chosen configuration to come at some date in the future. Now I don't worry so much. Frankly, the ones I ordered from the online vendor are pretty awesome and I don't know that I even need the one I ordered from Henry :shrug:. I'm sure the rotaries are awesome, but with the complete customizability, the clickies do everything I need and more.

 

[BytorJr]

Actually, I think I am on topic. I have valid questions AnAppleSnail. My point is why is it taking so long, there are 18 pages of this-and-that. Just because I don't have a gazillion posts (ok, 3000+) doesn't mean my opinion or concerns are less than yours. I suggest you stay on topic and not slam somebody for asking some questions (even if they may have been answered in the 18 pages beforehand). Honestly...

So much for feeling welcomed back after a while of being off.

 

[eala]

I am biting my nails here while reading this thread, how do you guys keep your sanity?

Head on over to the custom part of the forum. Buy some great custom lights. Play with those. When your HDS shows up, play with it. If you need the money to pay for customs, ask for it back.

eala

 

[Snareman]

Actually, I think I am on topic. I have valid questions AnAppleSnail. My point is why is it taking so long, there are 18 pages of this-and-that. Just because I don't have a gazillion posts (ok, 3000+) doesn't mean my opinion or concerns are less than yours. I suggest you stay on topic and not slam somebody for asking some questions (even if they may have been answered in the 18 pages beforehand). Honestly...

So much for feeling welcomed back after a while of being off.

I'm with ya Bytor. Should this thread just be "I ordered my HDS 5 years ago" and then another person saying, "Wow, that sucks" and then repeat that posting cycle? Maybe it should. :thinking: I suppose you could have posted this in the HDS #16 thread, but this seems like a reasonable place for it too since its a wait based comment.

Just to keep my comment on topic,p) while I only waited a week for each of my HDS lights (got lucky and found them instock at BatteryStation) I've been waiting over a year for a clip for both of them. Sick of using my Fenix clip that won't stay put. Surely Henry could find someone to make that clip. :sick2:

 

[Maxbelg]

I just happened to surf the official dealers for stock and was lucky enough to get a cancelled pre-order for a High CRI Rotary from the official German Dealer: They just got a shipment (only Rotarys) from Henry. I had cancelled my own pre-order some months ago after becoming frustrated waiting. People in Europe might want to E-mail for other cancelled pre-orders.

*EDIT: Sorry, all Rotarys are apparently sold.

Good luck to all those still waiting: Henrys business model may not be great but his lights are!!! I've started EDC'ing a 200 Clicky again and really love it. There just isn't a really good alternative to the HDS. Hang in there guys!

 

[Bullzeyebill]

Yes, let us keep on track. This thread is devoted to people who have ordered their HDS's, and not a place where troll/flaming like comments need to be made by those who have not ordered an HDS. Let's keep it civil.

Bill

 

[P_A_S_1]

Bytor,

All legitimate questions that have been discussed before with most posters being supportive and critical of HDS at the same time. While hard to believe such delays could happen they did, and continue to do so. Probably your best bet is just to wait for the problems to clear up. I'm currently waiting on a Rotary and I just resigned myself to whenever I get it I get it (warranty replacement). I don't like the fact that more efficient LEDs are hitting the market and these lights probably won't have them, but if you didn't order yet that's another reason to wait. Good luck.

 

[ganymede]

Head on over to the custom part of the forum. Buy some great custom lights. Play with those. When your HDS shows up, play with it. If you need the money to pay for customs, ask for it back.

eala

I'm afraid the wait for custom light that I like is just as long as HDS... :ironic:

 

[Edi]

Has anyone recieved a light lately... Who has had the shortest wait for a light? I think I've seen orders placed in February 2012 that have been delivered. Has any body ordered after February 2012 and already recieved their light?

 

[Maxbelg]

I don't know whether this is OK to post but for people in Europe looking for the 120 Clicky I found a vendor in the Netherlands. I have never ordered anything there and know nothing further about them so do this at your own risk! If you put "hettykat" in your search engine you should find it.

 

[plaguem]

Any lights arrived for anybody?

 

[AnAppleSnail]

Any lights arrived for anybody?

Scroll. Up.

Yes, lights are arriving gradually. Depends on order date, vendor, and options.

Edit: it's clear that I made this post in bad taste. I'm sorry, guys.

 

[Edi]

Scroll. Up.

Yes, lights are arriving gradually. Depends on order date, vendor, and options.

Plaguem is asking if anyone recieved one lately that's all. He's not asking how to use his mouse. Racking up your posts won't make you a moderator so give everyone on the forum a break.

 

[baexmeyer]

It seems as though there was a batch that went out in January, but I would be curious to know if anyone who had ordered in, lets say April 2012, has received anything.

 

[tjswarbrick]

Day 407. Still waiting.
Was patient. Now I feel the HA MDC and OR 219 Logan drawing my attention - even though I know those would be largely ignored or gifted once the HCRI Clicky finally arrives.
Has anyone confirmed, with Henry, since the month began, that he still thinks he'll be caught up with backorders (ref post#342) by the end of March?
I don't want to bug him to ask, but will if nobody else has lately.

 

[plaguem]

Edit: it's clear that I made this post in bad taste. I'm sorry, guys.

it's all good mate.:buddies:

 

[xevious]

What I really find perplexing is that the HDS Systems website still shows the tag line "Please allow two weeks for us to build your custom flashlight" on all of the products. There is no mention of a back log in effect. When you order these lights from Battery Station, they don't indicate any wait at all. Do they have stock or simply place an order with HDS Systems on your behalf?

Frankly, if Henry is having this hard a time producing lights, he ought to start selling his light engine separately, with adapters for use in a variety of existing lights that he approves of. This way people can get HDS functionality in a variety of other form factors without the wait.

Could you imagine having an HDS Rotary engine inside a Sunwayman V11R? Sweet.

 

[doctordun]

Actually, this is on the first page:
The EDC RotaryTM flashlight is hereThe revolutionary EDC Rotary flashlight allows you to completely adjust the brightness level with a simple twist of the rotary control.There is currently a significant backlog so it may take a few weeks to ship new orders.

 

[diesel79]

If you click on the custom clicky tab and scroll to the bottom it says two weeks. I believe this is what is being referred to. It is different than what is said on the main page.