$1 type lights from Ebay
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Re: $1 AA lights from Ebay
Hopefully it was just my (bad) luck of the draw, and perhaps this manufacturer just used the components available at that time. But these guys are not dumb either, and probably know when it's time to switch the bait. Reference the AKOray K-106. That's the risk we take, we who spin the wheel of budget lights!
This latest batch wil go to pre-flasholic kids, rather than adults - although I imagine that these flashlights would do OK in a pinch. They are just not quite as bright or pretty as the others.
Hopefully it was just my (bad) luck of the draw, and perhaps this manufacturer just used the components available at that time. But these guys are not dumb either, and probably know when it's time to switch the bait. Reference the AKOray K-106. That's the risk we take, we who spin the wheel of budget lights!
This latest batch wil go to pre-flasholic kids, rather than adults - although I imagine that these flashlights would do OK in a pinch. They are just not quite as bright or pretty as the others.
mcnair55
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Re: $1 AA lights from Ebay
Those £2.99 lights are good and great for a trip to the loo at silly o clock with the red filter on.😀
Those £2.99 lights are good and great for a trip to the loo at silly o clock with the red filter on.😀
sol-leks
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Re: $1 AA lights from Ebay
Got a dozen of these and yeah, he definitely pulled a bait and switch on us. These 12 are maybe half as bright as the original and of far poorer quality. The lanyards are particularly more junky and arrived not attached to the lights and they are almost impossible to attach on your own. I mean I guess they still aren't terrible but not as awesome as one might imagine. They will still make okay giveaways.
Got a dozen of these and yeah, he definitely pulled a bait and switch on us. These 12 are maybe half as bright as the original and of far poorer quality. The lanyards are particularly more junky and arrived not attached to the lights and they are almost impossible to attach on your own. I mean I guess they still aren't terrible but not as awesome as one might imagine. They will still make okay giveaways.
march.brown
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Re: $1 AA lights from Ebay
I have four of these and they are OK to give away to the Children and Grandchildren and non-flashaholic friends ... They will be pleased with them (for free) particularly as mine are now fitted with Duracell batteries ... My AA torches are the same as yours by the sounds of it.
However , I have now bought a total of five MXDL single AAA torches which are far better than those AA ones even though both sizes say that they are 3W ... The AAA are brighter and are better made ... The MXDL AAA ones have been (sort of) lubricated prior to dispatch ... This had to be cleaned off and re-lubricated though as there was some grittiness in the twistie.
All five of my MXDLs have a bright endcap fitted ... Some are available with a black endcap fitted , but I haven't tried these ... They also have a very strong pocket clip ... They are about the same price as the AA torches but in my opinion , they are much nicer ... Still a slightly bluish tint , but for the money great value ... Being slightly smaller , the AAA is a more convenient size for a lady to carry ... With a lithium battery fitted , these would be great for those people that hardly ever use a torch ... The lithium primaries are availably dated at least 2023 , so great for the job ... The ordinary Duracells that I use are dated 2015 , so still OK in a gift torch.
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I have four of these and they are OK to give away to the Children and Grandchildren and non-flashaholic friends ... They will be pleased with them (for free) particularly as mine are now fitted with Duracell batteries ... My AA torches are the same as yours by the sounds of it.
However , I have now bought a total of five MXDL single AAA torches which are far better than those AA ones even though both sizes say that they are 3W ... The AAA are brighter and are better made ... The MXDL AAA ones have been (sort of) lubricated prior to dispatch ... This had to be cleaned off and re-lubricated though as there was some grittiness in the twistie.
All five of my MXDLs have a bright endcap fitted ... Some are available with a black endcap fitted , but I haven't tried these ... They also have a very strong pocket clip ... They are about the same price as the AA torches but in my opinion , they are much nicer ... Still a slightly bluish tint , but for the money great value ... Being slightly smaller , the AAA is a more convenient size for a lady to carry ... With a lithium battery fitted , these would be great for those people that hardly ever use a torch ... The lithium primaries are availably dated at least 2023 , so great for the job ... The ordinary Duracells that I use are dated 2015 , so still OK in a gift torch.
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TooManyGizmos
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march.brown ,
Could you give an Ebay No. for those MXDL single AAA torches which are far better than those AA ones.....as you say .
I'd like to get a few ..... I also prefer AAA sizes .
Thanks ...... TMG
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march.brown ,
Could you give an Ebay No. for those MXDL single AAA torches which are far better than those AA ones.....as you say .
I'd like to get a few ..... I also prefer AAA sizes .
Thanks ...... TMG
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Re: $1 AA lights from Ebay
I emailed a mild complaint to the seller about this, and he decided to refund $3.00 for the 12 units I purchased. Small gesture, but something.
I emailed a mild complaint to the seller about this, and he decided to refund $3.00 for the 12 units I purchased. Small gesture, but something.
sol-leks
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Re: $1 AA lights from Ebay
I left the seller some bad feedback and now they are upset with me. If they are going to change stock they need to change the item page. Honestly they are still decent lights when you consider the price, but I don't like being tricked.
I left the seller some bad feedback and now they are upset with me. If they are going to change stock they need to change the item page. Honestly they are still decent lights when you consider the price, but I don't like being tricked.
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I left good feedback, but only because they make no explicit claims on their item page (other than 3W, which is bull in any case). Still felt like I got what I paid for, but was kinda spoiled with the first batch.
I left good feedback, but only because they make no explicit claims on their item page (other than 3W, which is bull in any case). Still felt like I got what I paid for, but was kinda spoiled with the first batch.
march.brown
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Bear in mind that these AAA torches are larger than the iTP A3 torches ... Nevertheless , I like them ... It's almost a shame to give them away to the kids ... They can certainly have all four of the AA ones though.
I realise that these AAA torches are much more expensive (at £1-83 each including postage) than the AA £1 ones , but I 'm happy with them ... You aren't going to get the tint of your choice or perfectly square-cut threads , but they are OK ... In the Pound-shops in the UK , I've had torches that make this torch feel like a mega-expensive one ... The pound-shop torches are OK for storing batteries in though.
Try one MXDL first to see what you think ... I bought two individually , then three from a different seller and they are the same torch ... They have a bright end-cap ... Not certain whether the ones with the black end-caps are the same even though they also say MXDL.
Good luck.
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Item was 220628110448 ... I paid £0.99 for three torches but the postage was £4.49 so the total was £5-48 for the three ... So , £1-83 each ... I really like them ... You can find these for sale singly just to try them ... The title actually says "3 X 3 Watt Lexeon 1 X AAA" ... I think they have mis-spelt Luxeon.
Bear in mind that these AAA torches are larger than the iTP A3 torches ... Nevertheless , I like them ... It's almost a shame to give them away to the kids ... They can certainly have all four of the AA ones though.
I realise that these AAA torches are much more expensive (at £1-83 each including postage) than the AA £1 ones , but I 'm happy with them ... You aren't going to get the tint of your choice or perfectly square-cut threads , but they are OK ... In the Pound-shops in the UK , I've had torches that make this torch feel like a mega-expensive one ... The pound-shop torches are OK for storing batteries in though.
Try one MXDL first to see what you think ... I bought two individually , then three from a different seller and they are the same torch ... They have a bright end-cap ... Not certain whether the ones with the black end-caps are the same even though they also say MXDL.
Good luck.
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Re: $1 AA lights from Ebay
So what was the trick? That a bunch of flashaholics hyped each other up on some forum and because of that that had very high expectations?
There were obviously 100.000's of lights sold before you bought any, and there will 100.000's more, probably with the quality varying up and down.
So what was the trick? That a bunch of flashaholics hyped each other up on some forum and because of that that had very high expectations?
There were obviously 100.000's of lights sold before you bought any, and there will 100.000's more, probably with the quality varying up and down.
Re: $1 AA lights from Ebay
mfm, while I see what you're getting at, if a seller uses the same photos and same description in the same listing, it's reasonable to expect you'll get the same item every time you order it.
mfm, while I see what you're getting at, if a seller uses the same photos and same description in the same listing, it's reasonable to expect you'll get the same item every time you order it.
JaguarDave-in-Oz
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Re: $1 AA lights from Ebay
I reckon you must have tricked yourself, you based your choice on what you read here instead of on the ebay ad.
The seller hasn't done anything to warrant bad feedback.
Wow. I don't blame him.
I reckon you must have tricked yourself, you based your choice on what you read here instead of on the ebay ad.
The seller hasn't done anything to warrant bad feedback.
sol-leks
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Re: $1 AA lights from Ebay
What I read here is why I bought them the first time. I bought 12 more because the first one was good but they changed the product and left the page the same. You are of course entitled to your opinion, but I think that is dishonest.
What I read here is why I bought them the first time. I bought 12 more because the first one was good but they changed the product and left the page the same. You are of course entitled to your opinion, but I think that is dishonest.
march.brown
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I paid for some rubber O-rings on Ebay and after three weeks I emailed them to ask where the O-rings were ... I had an email back to say that they were not in stock , so I left bad feedback ... They didn't have the courtesy to tell me that they were out of stock.
I had a telephone call from Hong Kong and the nice lady asked me if I would please remove my negative feedback as it would affect their sales ... I told the lady NO ... A few minutes after that I had another call asking me (pleading) to please consider removing my negative feedback and that a refund had been made to me ... After a bit of arguing , I relented and said that I would remove the negative feedback and she was deliriously happy.
I'm not certain how much the phone calls cost from Hong Kong to the UK , but the O-rings were only about £2-00 ... I don't know how she got my phone number , perhaps from a telephone directory.
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I paid for some rubber O-rings on Ebay and after three weeks I emailed them to ask where the O-rings were ... I had an email back to say that they were not in stock , so I left bad feedback ... They didn't have the courtesy to tell me that they were out of stock.
I had a telephone call from Hong Kong and the nice lady asked me if I would please remove my negative feedback as it would affect their sales ... I told the lady NO ... A few minutes after that I had another call asking me (pleading) to please consider removing my negative feedback and that a refund had been made to me ... After a bit of arguing , I relented and said that I would remove the negative feedback and she was deliriously happy.
I'm not certain how much the phone calls cost from Hong Kong to the UK , but the O-rings were only about £2-00 ... I don't know how she got my phone number , perhaps from a telephone directory.
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JaguarDave-in-Oz
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Re: $1 AA lights from Ebay
Thank you, yes, of course I'm entitled to my opinion, that's why I gave it.
No-one's been dishonest, you've just been naive in your assumptions about what you'll get and sought to lay-off on the seller.
the ebay seller has no responsibility for what was written here nor any obligation to ensure his product conforms to what was written by onlookers in this fourm.
Thank you, yes, of course I'm entitled to my opinion, that's why I gave it.
No-one's been dishonest, you've just been naive in your assumptions about what you'll get and sought to lay-off on the seller.
Re: $1 AA lights from Ebay
You've missed out the part where he explains he bought one first, then ordered another 12 on the strength of the one he bought, and they were different and lower quality. So he only bought one on the strength of what he read here - the other 12 lower quality ones were on the strength of the sample he bought. It might be expected on ebay, but it's never the less either an accidental error on the seller's part, or dishonesty as the listing was unchanged.
You've missed out the part where he explains he bought one first, then ordered another 12 on the strength of the one he bought, and they were different and lower quality. So he only bought one on the strength of what he read here - the other 12 lower quality ones were on the strength of the sample he bought. It might be expected on ebay, but it's never the less either an accidental error on the seller's part, or dishonesty as the listing was unchanged.
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