The simple fact that McluxIII PD flashlights are for the most part OUT of production, I believe we may see prices of these lights hold steady, for a while. I am sure we will see them rise but not in the short term.
I also own one of these 4x7 mods. They are nice. Quite bright, the beam does tend to be ringy (typical of the cree emitter).
Recently Don offered the last of his complete PD sets mounted with Seoul Semiconductor emitters. He offered them in two configurations stock 525mA and mizer 390mA. These were both a hit selling out as quickly as don could produce them.
What does this say about this Light? Well the PD in any of it's growing number of configurations has, none the less, become a light with an incredible reputation. With it's creamy smooth beam, great run-time, legendary design and it is easily upgraded to the most current emitter and driver combinations. All of these features combine to create a light uniquely suited to both the flashlight freak as well as a person who depends on his lite for important life saving duty's. The PD is at home in either circumstance.
This light the one for sale here has a beam which is substantially brighter than the stock U-Bin PD as much as 40% brighter. It may also have a slightly better run time than a stock PD depending on the vF of the emitter. No matter what 90 minutes on high should be no problem for this light. This is a real work horse of a light, It really is the kind of flashlight that will last a lifetime of HARD USE, just what this light is design for.
I believe that as time marches on the PD will become increasingly more difficult to get. Prices will go up as demand rises and the available lights, get put to task around the world become harder to find. People will be less and less inclined to sell or trade them.
I have several PD's and I am unlikely to get rid of any of them unless absolutely necessary. I know many PD users who will never part with their PD's no matter what advances are made. They are that good.
Somebody will be very lucky to get this one.
Yaesumofo
Fringe said:
Seems like a fair price to me, considering that the PDs are done.