SUREFIRE EDCL-2T

[270winchester]

You have to have patience man. It's a pre-order. Pre-orders are always uncertain, often delayed, and not for everyone. If you want instant gratification you have to buy an in stock light.

where does it say it is a pre-order?

http://www.surefire.com/everyday-carry-flashlight-edcl2-t.html

 

[dcowboyscr]

You have to have patience man. It's a pre-order. Pre-orders are always uncertain, often delayed, and not for everyone. If you want instant gratification you have to buy an in stock light.

I didn't see any mention on Surefire's Website that the EDCL1-T or EDC L2-T were pre-orders. If they are in fact pre-orders Surefire should've mentioned this. Then the consumer can make an informed decision whether or not to order.

 

[Tachead]

where does it say it is a pre-order?

http://www.surefire.com/everyday-carry-flashlight-edcl2-t.html

Anything that isn't immediately ready to ship is technically a pre-order or backorder. And, yeah Surefire doesn't appear to give warning and that is not right imo. It should warn it's a pre-order and maybe give an approximate date when shipping will start.

 

[Tachead]

I didn't see any mention on Surefire's Website that the EDCL1-T or EDC L2-T were pre-orders. If they are in fact pre-orders Surefire should've mentioned this. Then the consumer can make an informed decision whether or not to order.

I agree. It is kind of shady that Surefire doesn't warn that they aren't ready for immediate shipping on their product page. I didn't realize they didn't. These are definitely pre-orders if none have been shipped and backorders if any have.

 

[bykfixer]

I reckon JJ can clear up the matter based on info he is provided with. I could tell he was a bit squeemish about commiting a time frame, but was telling us info he was simply passing on....

Now regarding who besides CPF members may have purchased a SureFire? (Gasp!! The world doesn't revolve around us?)
Thousands upon thousands of people buy SureFire, Streamlight, Elzetta, Malkoff and 511 etc flashlights who've never heard of this Candle Power place.

There are a ton of places that speak of flashlights as part of a package of gear worn by thousands upon thousands of law enforcement types, low light level trainers, military types (both public and private paid), secret agents and then there's a few dozen Candle Power Forum members who buy them...

 

[Flashlight Dave]

I took the plunge and ordered a Surefire EDCL2-T from the Surefire website. I was a long-time user of the L2 Lumamax back in 2007. I am really hoping the 1,200 lumens will be impressive and powerful enough.

This is the third brightest Surefire flashlight behind only the Hellfighter 5 and UDR Dominator. The price was really good for a genuine Surefire flashlight. This is why I took the plunge and bought one.

My manager at work asked me a year ago which WeaponLight he should buy for his AR15. I told him don't mess around with any other brand and buy a Surefire.

I truly feel that when push comes to shove, when it's life and death, only a Surefire will do. I will only trust Surefire in a life or death situation. I'm not a gun dude like my manager but even as a search and rescue and flashlight enthusiast, my only choice is Surefire.

:drunk:

I still love my L2s. Best light Surefire ever made!

 

[bykfixer]

No word back from SureFire yet. Dratz!

Brings back memories from summer 016 when PK announced his new triple A light in July and we could finally buy one in September... but it was worth the wait...
Same here imo.

Deadlines and delays... deadlines and delays...

That year Streamlight said early March on their 2200 lumen ProTac HL4 and it was April before those could be had.

Sigh! :shrug: Such is life....

In the meantime...

 

[JJRG]

Hey guys, I've been traveling, sorry for the delay in getting back to ya'll. I'm *told* all the EDCL-2T's currently on order should be shipping now-ish and EDCL-2T orders moving forward should not experience the same delay.

 

[Ferret]

I just spoke with Surefire. They said the light will ship tomorrow or Monday.

 

[the0dore3524]

I just spoke with Surefire. They said the light will ship tomorrow or Monday.

Do you know if that applies to the EDCL-1T as well?

 

[JJRG]

Do you know if that applies to the EDCL-1T as well?

Negative, however, it should be *soon*.

 

[bykfixer]

JJ... you-da-man.
Thanks for the update.

 

[270winchester]

JJ... you-da-man.
Thanks for the update.

Ditto, thank you JJRG, we may appear a bit anxious, but that's only because we are fans.:naughty:

 

[Vox Clamatis in Deserto]

I agree. It is kind of shady that Surefire doesn't warn that they aren't ready for immediate shipping on their product page. I didn't realize they didn't. These are definitely pre-orders if none have been shipped and backorders if any have.

Just got a surprise update on my Cyber Monday Order :

BLACK FRIDAY/CYBER MONDAY​

DURING OUR BLACK FRIDAY/CYBER MONDAY PROMOTIONS, YOUR ORDER WAS PLACED WITH INCORRECT PRICING. YOUR ORDER WILL NEED TO BE REORDERED AND REPROCESSED. WE WILL FOLLOW UP SOON WITH INSTRUCTION ON HOW TO PLACE A NEW ORDER. PLACE A NEW ORDER. THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATIENCE​

 

[Tachead]

Just got a surprise update on my Cyber Monday Order :

That sounds like BS. You should look into the laws and if there is a disclaimer on their website. As far as I know, in a lot of places retailers have to honor the advertised price even if it is listed wrong. Hopefully they don't out you at the back of the line as well.

 

[Vox Clamatis in Deserto]

That sounds like BS. You should look into the laws and if there is a disclaimer on their website. As far as I know, in a lot of places retailers have to honor the advertised price even if it is listed wrong. Hopefully they don't out you at the back of the line as well.

With the typo at the end of the paragraph, for once I was hoping that this was a phishing scam email. :huh:

But it looks like it is real :sigh: from a couple of posts on other threads:

I got an email today saying that the pricing was incorrect and that I'll have to reorder. That seems like bad business.

Over on Slickdeals some are posting the same thing. Surefire is going to tick off a lot of people and lose customers who have been loyal for a long time.

The average joe doesn't spend money on surefire, it's usually professionals and addicts like us. And Surefire is leaving a bitter taste with many.

 

[Vox Clamatis in Deserto]

SureFire just posted this update including EDCL-2T shipping information on the SF Facebook page:

Recently during our Black Friday and Cyber Monday promotions, we experienced issues with our software that resulted in a delay in order processing. We understand the significant inconvenience this has caused our customers, and apologize for the delay. Our team is working tirelessly to correct the issue as soon as possible. We are humbled by your loyalty and dedication to our brand, and appreciate your patience in dealing with this matter.

On that note, there have been some inquiries on shipping delays for our EDCL line of lights. After the first batch of products went out, we experienced an unforeseen set back due to a component shortage. Because we will not sacrifice the quality of our products, we were not willing to cut corners to expedite production. EDCL2's are currently back on track and shipping, and we expect the EDCL1's to again be shipping by the end of next week. Thank you for your patience.​

We are absolutely honoring the Black Friday pricing. Glitches, in our system that allowed combined promos to slip through will not be processed. With that said, those customers will still have the option to order product at the original Black Friday pricing.​

Needless to say, there is some passionate discussion of the issue in the Facebook comments. :thumbsdow

Discussing SureFire pricing is somewhat of a perennial taboo here on CPF so I won't give numbers but I will say that some of the marketing to enthusiasts like us is, well, uneven. :ironic:
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[Leksikon]

Is there an unknown but much more popular version of CPF that I don't know about, that this light was first announced on? Or was the first run bought up by one group of buyers who knew about it before CPF? I find it hard to believe no one on CPF has gotten it after a bunch of us ordered as soon as it appeared ready to order in various methods(directly from SF, from vendors, etc).

But crazier things have happened so....

So earlier this week I was looking to see if anyone had gotten an EDCLx shipped and found this thread and the forums, figured I might add an answer to this question.

There are a number of places that professional users of tactical equipment (lights included) congregate to discuss equipment that aren't tailored to any one piece of equipment, if that makes sense. I don't have a similar forum for guns, knives, body armor, tactical nylon gear/bags/pouches like this. I have a few places to discuss all of those things as they are part of a larger system and in those circles the vast majority of folks run Surefire.

Some will run Streamlight for cost, some run inforce because they think they look cool on instagram (i think), and some know about malkoff and elzetta but that's about as obscure as most get. If its not a brand that's issued and has a bunch of NSNs it won't be easy to sell bosses on so Surefire is where its at generally.

I'm not a gear enthusiast persay but I have several P3X Furys (2 weapon mounted, 3 still hand held), an EB1 Backup, a 6PX-C, a couple EDC1/2s on order, and half a dozen (at least) SF weapon lights that are outdated, and a couple X300Us.

There may be more but that's all that comes to mind. Anyway the point being there are likely big batches of folks buying big numbers of new Surefires that never would have thought to look for a flashlight forum.

Glad I found it though, I'm sure I have a lot to learn about options I never heard of before. And this is a good reminder that Surefire (and the rest of the world) don't revolve around around mil/le/tactical end users, I had sincerely forgotten Surefire had any commercial appeal.

 

[Jose Marin]

Just got email from sf that mine shipped!! I ups 2nd dayed it so hopefully Monday!

 

[the0dore3524]

Nice to see someone's shipped! Now the wait begins haha.