POB to the Netherlands?

[Me+Light=Addiction]

Hi CPF members! I always go to this site to check out some new lights etc. But now I have a question so though that I could just join and ask it here. Just to tell you I am 14 so I don't have a big collection cause the lack of money this is what I got so far: Maglite solitaire, 15 Led + Red laser light, "Police" Light, Maglite 4D Cell, Fenix TK 10 and a Wickedlasers "The Torch". For allyou collectors this sounds like a joke collection but I just can't afford alot of 300 Dollar HID's. So I want 1 more item to my collection atm. And that is a strong spotlight. After doing alot of research (Ofcourse) I found the POB and the Twin vector spotlight. Because I already have a good flood light (The Torch) I nog want a tight beam so I'm going for the POB witch sounds great. But NOONE ships it to the Netherlands. I found someone who did but It costed 50$ With 150$ schipping cost. Can someone help me out with this, please! I really want a spotlight to finish my collection ATM. When I got a job i'm going to extend my collection...OFCOURSE ^^ but got to wait for that.

Thank you for you help!:thumbsup:

 

[Me+Light=Addiction]

Edited this post, what first standed here was ridicules sorry people <<<

 

[Patriot]

:welcome:

Which is the main problem, the $200 cost or that you just don't what to pay so much for shipping?

Since the POB is large and heavy to ship over there, have you considered purchasing something smaller to reduce the charges?

 

[Me+Light=Addiction]

First off, Thanks for the fast responce!!! And well you got a point there But I think 150$ Shipping? I can life with 50$ BUT 150 seems a little over the top doesn't it? And I only saw that 1 time, don't even know where anymore, there are multiple sites saying they ship to the Netherlands and shipping were like 30$ but at checkout (befor paying) they said "Unable to send to The Netherlands" witch was weird because they had a list of countries where to ship witch contained Holland.

 

[BMF]

I just use USPS to calculate the shipping cost to Netherlands and it costs only $58.43 cheapest way by Priority Mail for 13 lbs. There are five different Netherlands but I doubt it will be much different, for $200 which way do you use?

:welcome:

 

[Me+Light=Addiction]

It was paypal that calculated that much ( the site just raped me , happy i didint buy it) Thanks for calculating it bye the way, didint knew i could do that If people may read this thread and know where to buy one please inform me. Thank you for your help already, I got to go to bed now:mecry: But I'll read all the posts tomorrow after school.

 

[Gunner12]

Well, you have more total lumen output then I do.

If you find a good deal on the Vector Power on Board, it might total to be around $100 shipped.

:welcome:

 

[LukeA]

Batteryjunction ships worldwide, so you could buy an Amondotech N30 ($150) and have it shipped to you. Then it's $150 for the light and $50 for shipping to the Netherlands. I don't know if that's more palatable or not.

 

[Patriot]

Batteryjunction ships worldwide, so you could buy an Amondotech N30 ($150) and have it shipped to you. Then it's $150 for the light and $50 for shipping to the Netherlands. I don't know if that's more palatable or not.

That's exactly where I was going with my post also. If you're going to spend $200 anyway, get a high quality light like the N30. It's really head and shoulders above the POB.

 

[B@rt]

Unforgiven has a forwarding service, shoot him a PM.

 

[Me+Light=Addiction]

Thanks for all the reply's! I'm going to look that light up as soon as possible! And for battery junction, i've been there multiple times but it didin't ship to my address, (the spotlights) but i'll give it another try.:twothumbs

 

[M.S]

I have been thinking about the N30 too. One thing keeping me from ordering is the charger. It has only 110V charger and we have 230V electricity here in Europe. But it also says that the charger is built in to the battery pack, so is it possible to use just some cheap wallwart for charging? Can anyone tell me what it says in the charger for output voltage/amperage?

 

[Dutchman]

Hello,

If you can wait till 1 december 2008, do it. The threshold for import duty will be higher. Check the NL douane site for further info. May save some cash


kees

 

[Me+Light=Addiction]

Hmmm If it's gonna cost me moe after 1 December I better get one now And what is the problem with that charger then? Doesn't it charge good or just doesn't it works at a 230Volt charger??? It may is a stupid question but I can better ask it now then get stuck with a non-chargeble flashlight later. :thumbsup: I'm going to check out the Amondotech N30 now.

 

[Me+Light=Addiction]

The Amondotech N30 looks really good if you talk about power. The outer looks are bad The green is awfull, but who cares? I can change that, somebody got a video of it's performance??? I'm really intrested in some outdoor pics/vids.

 

[Patriot]

somebody got a video of it's performance??? I'm really intrested in some outdoor pics/vids.

I don't know of any videos, but here is the early N30 thread, which I'm sure will keep you busy for a while:

http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=156617

 

[rufusdufus]

get a high quality light like the N30. It's really head and shoulders above the POB.

I can't see that N30 is head and shoulders above POB.
It is in a more manageable package as far as size goes.
It's got the same innards,smaller reflector,less throw.
But for value for money $100 including postage for the POB would give better bang for the buck would it not?
Ask the seller to remove battery and charger from POB and postage will then be attractive.

 

[BlueBeam22]

I will receive my N30 this week and can't wait to get it. To my knowledge the N30 would be much better than the POB in all ways (better beam color, much smaller & lighter weight, more durable, etc.

However, one thing I would like to state about the POB is that it has a huge reflector so it throws like a laser compared to most of my other spotlights. I shined my POB at some trees 1/2 a mile away tonight and it put such a small and bright spot on them I was in awe. It has such a narrow and focused beam that it can light up low lying clouds and objects nearly a mile away. I love my POB and think it is a great light.

My point is that the N30 is a much higher quality light, will give amazing throw, and I think would be a much better choice than the POB, but the only reason to get the POB would be if you just want extreme throw. I don't know of a seller that ships to the Netherlands though.

 

[Me+Light=Addiction]

Oke, thanks for al the diffrent oppinions, but why ask If seller removes battery and charger? It wil lcost less to ship but then I'm without a batterie and charger, still no working light Keep on posting If you guys want, I can use all opinions and info :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup::twothumbs Sorry for late reaction btw I'm a little sick

 

[Patriot]

Oke, thanks for al the diffrent oppinions, but why ask If seller removes battery and charger? It wil lcost less to ship but then I'm without a batterie and charger, still no working light

Yeah, I'm not sure why removing the battery would be an attractive option. You'd be relying on the current owner to do something that they might not be comfortable doing or that you might not be comfortable with. I'm not sure I'd want someone to partially disassemble the light I was going to purchase unless it was a fellow enthusiast who knew what they were going. Some people aren't even slightly technical or mechanical though. It's also not like the light would be discounted with the battery removed so you'd still pay full price for it then have to take the time to drive somewhere to purchase a battery that would likely be at least the equivalent of $30 at the minimum in the Netherlands.



rufusdufus, The reason that I say it's head and shoulders above the POB is for several reasons. The first being the color temperature. The 4200K color that the N30 provides produces much more eye friendly color rendering and gets the most lumens possible from that 30W ballast. The next reason is because it uses NiMH batteries and a quick change battery pack. These battery pack is lighter and provide much better energy density over the SLA battery in the POB. The N30 has the advantage of the long run LED array built into the handle and thefore makes a great "huricane" light, camping light, or general task light and keeps it all together in one convenient package. It's also great for back-up light when the voltage is too low to run the HID bulb. The N30 is 1/3 the size and weight of the POB which is a huge difference, while the run-time and output essentially remain the same between the two lights. I also feel that the N30 is a bit more rugged than the POB. The plastic seems a bit more pliable or complient and its lower mass make falls more survivable. I've dropped the N30 several times accidentally from 30" to about 5' and it's still hanging in there. The only place where the POB has a slight advantage is in the category of throw, but then the N30 is no slouch. The N30 also apears to have a better, more reflective surface which limits it's throw disadvantage to the POB with generic reflector.

Below are comparison pictures borrowed from mtbkndad's Shootout IV thread for comparison purposes.

N30

POB

Imo, the N30 appears to producs at least an equal amount of light if not a few lumens more overall, despite the N30 being down 5W to the POB. This is about the same amount of difference I see between my POB and N30. Frankly, my Costco and POB HIDs have been doing a lot of sitting around because of the N30. The N30 and Polarion's have consistently been my "go to" HID's.

Photos borrowed from the Shootout IV pics, thanks to mtbkndad.


The other reason that I like the N30 in the OP's situation is that he was going to be looking at about $50 for the POB plus $150 for shipping. With the N30 he'd be looking at just the opposite... $150 for the light and $50 for shipping. That's a far better value.