Thomasaurus
Newly Enlightened
- Joined
- May 1, 2011
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As you all know, especially the UK cpf'ers like myself that the black led flashlights tesco used to sell were the dog's danglies. For the value for money they were simply unbeatable and they got a bit of a cult following with pretty much every kind of person who needs a decent light. They were loved by many and hated by non!
But one day they dissapeared...to be replaced by crappy silver models with 3 5mm led's and inferior build quality and insultingly the same price!
To go backwards and downgrade what they sell seemed utterly stupid and they really didnt even realise what a crap product it was and that what they used to sell were amazing value!
So I thought I know...lets see what they have to say. Basically I sent an email explaining what I just said aimed at them, asking why they dont sell the old versions and sell a rubbish lot now. I have the D cell and used to have the AA cell and loved them but told them the new ones were universally hated and that they should google the old ones so they'd realise how silly they've been.
And today I came home to find a message on my phone which says to this extent:
"Unfortunately the cree torches are discontinued and are no longer available but I have passed your message on to the head office and the manufacturor to see if they would be able to create a product similar to what used to be on offer. They will take your comments into consideration when redesigning the current product. Thanks for your call"
So hopefully they might have twigged why the old one sold like mad and these ones sit of a shelf collecting dust
Does this mean another bargain product on its way one day? I'd like to say watch this space because I'll most definately be checking my local tesco in the future and I can honestly say I'll be dam impressed if my email sparks a whole new improved product like the version of old we all loved!
But one day they dissapeared...to be replaced by crappy silver models with 3 5mm led's and inferior build quality and insultingly the same price!
To go backwards and downgrade what they sell seemed utterly stupid and they really didnt even realise what a crap product it was and that what they used to sell were amazing value!
So I thought I know...lets see what they have to say. Basically I sent an email explaining what I just said aimed at them, asking why they dont sell the old versions and sell a rubbish lot now. I have the D cell and used to have the AA cell and loved them but told them the new ones were universally hated and that they should google the old ones so they'd realise how silly they've been.
And today I came home to find a message on my phone which says to this extent:
"Unfortunately the cree torches are discontinued and are no longer available but I have passed your message on to the head office and the manufacturor to see if they would be able to create a product similar to what used to be on offer. They will take your comments into consideration when redesigning the current product. Thanks for your call"
So hopefully they might have twigged why the old one sold like mad and these ones sit of a shelf collecting dust
Does this mean another bargain product on its way one day? I'd like to say watch this space because I'll most definately be checking my local tesco in the future and I can honestly say I'll be dam impressed if my email sparks a whole new improved product like the version of old we all loved!