What is your entire torch collection worth ?

Im curious to know what people invest in their hobby.
I have a small collection comprising of 15 lights.:twothumbs

Welcome to CPF, aussiebob.

I hate to think what my collection if lights is worth. At last count I had around 90. On a rough estimate, to replace them would cost around $A5000 - $A6000.

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leave now...or you wallet will be left empty..

only 15? thats about the 3rd square on the monopoly board...

Crenshaw

ps: this may interest you

only 15? thats about the 3rd square on the monopoly board...

Crenshaw


lol very good
that's where I'm at too
already I'm researching whats next
I want something in Ti and very small for edc
I need to look into the modders section and see what's what.... any of you enlightened ones out there want to shed some light on this for us ...heh heh

gollum said:

I want something in Ti and very small for edc
I need to look into the modders section and see what's what.... any of you enlightened ones out there want to shed some light on this for us ...heh heh

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There's a SureFire Titan for sale over on the Marketplace at the moment

Regards,
Tempest

I do NOT want to think about what my collection is worth!!

What type of insurance do you guys have for you're lights?

TONY M said:

What type of insurance do you guys have for you're lights?

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12 gauge and a feisty terrier.

As far as value, its really best to not ponder such things.

schiesz

TONY M said:

What type of insurance do you guys have for you're lights?

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Against theft, I'm sure anyone breaking in would be far more interested in the TV, laptop, PC, DVD player etc etc than a shelf full of lights.

At least that's what I'm hoping

Regards,
Tempest

I'd have a hard time appraising mine since it's a fluctuating market, but I'd guess in the $4000 range when you average it all out. This is for 80 flashlights and related parts/ephemera.

I got in on the ground floor before there was much collecting interest.

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Phaserburn said:

I do NOT want to think about what my collection is worth!!

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Same with me, :thumbsup:

Jens

I have around 30 lights -- maybe $700-800 -- maybe less. I've never tried to put a point on it. Once I found lights that fill my various needs I slowed way down in my purchases.

I wouldn't use the word collection to describe my lights in the same way that a plumber would probably be very unlikely to refer to the contents of his toolbox in that way. 'Collection' has some definitions that are technically applicable but in general it probably generates a distorted picture of most people who happen to own more than one light.

It's hard to tell for mine since the only stock Surefires that I have are my M6's...but I'd say somewhere between $3000 and $4000 if you bought them at retail prices, then figured in the price for modding.


L to R:
E1e + KL4 + mod = $330
Tranzilla + TB body + Aleph tail = $340
E2e + E2C adapter + C2 head + BOG Q5 = $206
M3 + Ti Bezel + mod = $728
M6's: $399 x 3 = $1197
E2D + TLS = $180
E2e-BK + Creemator = $266
G2 + BOG Q5 = $86
E1B + KX2-BK = $176

Not pictured:
9P + Malkoff M60 = $139
6P + BOG Q5 = $119
G2 + BOG Q5 = $86
Yellow G2 = $36

Total = $3889

holy crap...

And then I'll be adding an E2DL, Titan 1A, and UB2...man... :shakehead

ttran97 said:

It's hard to tell for mine since the only stock Surefires that I have are my M6's...but I'd say somewhere between $3000 and $4000 if you bought them at retail prices, then figured in the price for modding.

L to R:
E1e + KL4 + mod = $330
Tranzilla + TB body + Aleph tail = $340
E2e + E2C adapter + C2 head + BOG Q5 = $206
M3 + Ti Bezel + mod = $728
M6's: $399 x 3 = $1197
E2D + TLS = $180
E2e-BK + Creemator = $266
G2 + BOG Q5 = $86
E1B + KX2-BK = $176

Not pictured:
9P + Malkoff M60 = $139
6P + BOG Q5 = $119
G2 + BOG Q5 = $86
Yellow G2 = $36

Total = $3889

holy crap...

And then I'll be adding an E2DL, Titan 1A, and UB2...man... :shakehead

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:thumbsup: Wow...thats some collection..I love you pics too..so nice a bright and clear..

Yes its quite a collection of surefires....Awesome..Its a sickness...

I love the pic ttrans! I also appreciate those willing to state a price but I think I'm too .........hmm, scared to. :shakehead

To me: ...... priceless
To my wife: ~$10

cqbdude...Man, my collection pales in comparison to all you guys with your McGizmo lights and titanium lights! I bet yours is probably upwards of $5k!!!

Patriot36...Yeah, it was quite an eye opener when I went through and added everything up. I really should make sure these don't get lost or stolen.

aussiebob said:

I'm curious to know what people invest in their hobby.
I have a small collection comprising of 15 lights.:twothumbs

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Hmmm... more than I'd ever admit to my wife

$451 worth of 19 lights, not including batteries! I have 4 lantern/ 1 903 7.5 volt those alone add up to around $80! I bet people here spend more money on batteries a year then on lights:sick2:. And I always thought my Flashlight Hobby was one of my cheaper ones:thinking:. I guess all of the cheaper lights over the years add up.

$20 cheap colemen LED
$10 small cheap yellow light
$10 another cheap light that was probably much more expensive when new
$37 1970 Ray oVac Sportsman 2
$30 1960 Ray oVac Sportsman lantern
$40 Mint 1960 Ray oVac Sportsman lantern
$20 1960 Ever Ready Big Jim lantern
$38 6D maglite "bought on line"
$38 4D maglite "didn't know back then I was being ripped off"
$117 Big beam 1766 C powerhouse 7.5 volt
$10 Minimag 1
$10 Minimag 2
$10 Minimag 3
$8 Minimag AAA
$7 Cheap 9 LED light
$6 mag solitaire 1
$6 mag solitaire 2
$5 old red ACE "probably more expensive when it was new
$26 Minimag 3xAA LED

To think, I just started!