They had these wonderfully cheap sub-$1 "pre-formed" 2-liter pop bottle tubes that would take 2x18650, and keep them waterproof. I should have bought more. It's so easy to take things for granted. I wish everyone formerly connected with that enterprise the best...
RIP Lighthound.
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Back in the day (2009) Lighthound was a competitor in the sales of Vital Gear flashlight bodies and adapters. But now a days and ever since, they have just been GREAT. Awesome customer service, a nice selection, and a really consistent go-to source for parts. Sad to see them go, hopefully they are reorganizing and will reappear as SUPER LIGHTHOUND!
more_vampires
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Lighthound 2: The Revenge. 
fl0t
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What!? Just went into their website looking for new stuff, and I get this?
They were one of the very best flashlight websites out there.
They were one of the very best flashlight websites out there.
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Have ordered from LH since early 2005 and always received great CS. Last ordered some loose stuff in late July but didn't know of its closure until moments ago.
Definitely bad and sad news... What went down exactly anyway?
Definitely bad and sad news... What went down exactly anyway?
Str8stroke
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If I remember correctly, I was on the site 7-28 all was good, then when I went to find some parts on the morning of 7-30 it was gone. Ruined my day for sure.
socom1970
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I'm certain others have thought this, but could Lighthound have been hacked and the sight shut down?
Just wondering... and hoping they are not out of business for real.
Just wondering... and hoping they are not out of business for real.
ElectronGuru
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The reply I got was not informative but did not indicate they wanted to keep going. I don't think this is a technical issue.
FroggyTaco
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Well earlier in this thread ElectronGuru stated he had left a phone message to reach out to them & would report back any findings.
His lack of reporting tells me that there's nothing to add & that would preclude a site takeover.
Edit: EG beat me to it!
His lack of reporting tells me that there's nothing to add & that would preclude a site takeover.
Edit: EG beat me to it!
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I guess we all want to know if they sold and Lighthound will be reopening under new management or if this is really it... the "IT" it.
Hope it isn't health related in any case.
Hope it isn't health related in any case.
Dr. Strangelove
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Where will I go for all my odds and ends now? [emoji25]
I spent enough there to keep them in business for years!
I spent enough there to keep them in business for years!
I think it is time to move on. Stop torturing yourselves.
~Chance
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...and now they only ship Embassy Pens in them. lol
We need closure! *laugh* Did they just go out of business? Close up shop and retire? Alien invasion?! WE NEED TO KNOW!
more_vampires
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This. All we need is a simple note saying "we got old and we're fine, but aren't doing this anymore" versus "people are dead now."
Really. This is nagging the heck out of me.
Perhaps respecting their decision to keep their business matters private is the best possible course.
Stop picking at that or it'll never heal. :nana:
~ Chance
If that's ^ a Homer Simpson quote, you're a man after my own sense of humor. Both my two sons and I use it almost every week.
Homer is in heaven, walking with god.
Homer asks if they have a buffet in heaven.
God replies, "Yes, but don't eat the creamed beef."
Homer's retort, "You're not the boss of me."
I can't help but laugh out loud every time I hear someone quote that line.
It has to be the single, most damning testimony to Homer's stupidity.
~ Chance
Homer is in heaven, walking with god.
Homer asks if they have a buffet in heaven.
God replies, "Yes, but don't eat the creamed beef."
Homer's retort, "You're not the boss of me."
I can't help but laugh out loud every time I hear someone quote that line.
It has to be the single, most damning testimony to Homer's stupidity.
~ Chance
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