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2003 LUMINESCENCE AWARD RESULTS
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1/ EDC FLASHLIGHT
1: Arc LS-series (29.6%)
Winner's Comments:
One of the goals for Arc Flashlight is to produce the best flashlight for Every Day Carry ("EDC") use. Thank you for recognizing us in this way.
-- Peter Gransee, Owner, Arcflashlight /Gransee
2: Arc AAA (21.6%)
3: Surefire L4 (11.4%)
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2/ NON-RECHARGEABLE FLASHLIGHT
1: Surefire L4 (19.9%)
2: Arc LS-series (18.2%)
3: Surefire E2e (8.0%)
4: Surefire M6 (5.1%)
5: McLux (all variants) (4.6)
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3/ RECHARGEABLE FLASHLIGHT
1: Tigerlight (all variants) (18.2%)
Winner's Comments:
We'd like to thank those who created the candlepower forum as well as the many talented and insightful "flashaholics" who keep us thinking as we strive to "exceed the imagination" with superior, innovative products that save lives and make life better.
-- Michael Teig, President/CEO, Tigerlight, Inc.
2: Maglite Magcharger (6.3%)
3: Streamlight Stinger (5.1%)
4: Streamlight Ultrastinger (4.6%)
5: Surefire 10X (3.9%)
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4/ LED FLASHLIGHT
1: Surefire L4 (27.3%)
2: Arc LS-series (23.3%)
3: Arc AAA (9.7%)
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5/ FLASHLIGHT MANUFACTURER (NON-MOD)
1: Arc (40.3%)
Winner's Comments:
We are pleased to have such a good reputation among those who know us. Thank you again!
-- Peter Gransee, Owner, Arcflashlight /Gransee
2: Surefire (38.7%)
3: Streamlight (11.9%)
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6/ MODS MANUFACTURER
1: Mr Bulk (20.5%)
Winner's Comments:
Wow, Gee, Th-Th-Thanks, guys! Didn't even know I was in the running for anything at all, so to be even mentioned along with the true greats is all heartwarming and fuzzy. And to think I didn't even vote!
Your kind tallies of confidence should inspire (pressure?) me to come up with my best mod ever, and indeed it shall -- look for it in about a month!
-- Charlie Wong /MrBulk
2: Dat2zip (18.8%)
3: McGizmo (9.7%)
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7/ FLASHLIGHT ACCESSORY
1: Surefire KL1 (9.7%)
2: holsters (various types) (7.4%)
3: Berkeley Point Mini-clips (6.8%)
4: Surefire KL4 (6.3%)
5: Surefire Spares Carrier (all variants)(3.4%)
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8/ FLASHLIGHT RETAILER
1: TIE FOR FIRST PLACE:
Brightguy.com (17.1%)
Winner's Comments:
Everyone at BrightGuy would like to thank all of you for your support over the years. As you know, we remain committed to offering you the best products coupled with unsurpassed customer service.
BrightGuy is a family owned and family run company, and we have come to think of you, our customers, as our "extended family" and always look forward to your phone calls and emails.
Best wishes to all for a happy and healthy 2004.
-- Greg Atwell & Tina Fram, Brightguy.com
Tacticalwarehouse.com (17.1%)
Winner's Comments:
We at Tactical Warehouse want to extend our heartfelt appreciation and gratitude to the members of CandlePowerForums for your votes of confidence in considering Tactical Warehouse for these awards. Our overall success is due in large part to you, our wonderful customers, for your loyal patronage, support and goodwill. Thanks to everyone for a great year!
-- Dan Legg, Owner, Tactical Warehouse
3: Batterystation.com (6.3%)
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9/ BATTERY MANUFACTURER
1: Surefire (31.3%)
2: Duracell (15.3%)
3: Rayovac (7.4%)
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10/ RETAILER WEBSITE
1: Brightguy.com (25%)
Winner's Comments:
Everyone at BrightGuy would like to thank all of you for your support over the years. As you know, we remain committed to offering you the best products coupled with unsurpassed customer service.
BrightGuy is a family owned and family run company, and we have come to think of you, our customers, as our "extended family" and always look forward to your phone calls and emails.
Best wishes to all for a happy and healthy 2004.
-- Greg Atwell & Tina Fram, Brightguy.com
2: Tacticalwarehouse.com (9.1%)
3: TADgear.com (6.9%)
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11/ MANUFACTURER WEBSITE
1: Surefire.com (41.5%)
2: Arcflashlight.com (23.9%)
3: Streamlight.com (5.7%)
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12/ FLASHLIGHT INFORMATION WEBSITE
1: CPF (42.6%)
2: FlashlightReviews (22.2%)
3: The LED museum (20.5%)
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13/ CPF Member of the Year
1: McGizmo (11.4%)
Winner's Comments:
Thanks guys. It's a real honor!
--- Don McLeish /McGizmo
2: Mr Bulk (6.8%)
3: pk (5.1%)
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For your convenience, here is the 2002 Lummies Results LINK.
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ATTENTION: AWARDS WINNERS
At your option, please send your brief "acceptance post" to [email protected]. I'll be sure to post it above, under appropriate Category.
Also, the "official" 2003 LUMINESCENCE AWARDS graphics are now available to you for posting on your websites. If interested, please send request to: [email protected].
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A Special Thanks to CPF Member Tom Hollie (Unforgiven) for his independent vote tabulation efforts.
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PRIZE RAFFLE
By random drawing, the prize winners are as follows:
1st: CPF# 5092 smokinbasser (contact [email protected] to arrange delivery).
2nd: CPF #2589 kev1-1 (contact [email protected], CPF name: Sigman, to arrange delivery).
