Why are zebralights so expensive?

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I'd love a warm zebralight, but the best one is about $99 and it isn't even that bright compared to other lights. Also with the lack of a reflector and such you would think its cheaper. I've also read that they are not the greatest quality in comparison to Jetbeam or Fenix which are much cheaper. IMO they should be in the $40-70 range...
 
I got my H60w at goinggear with coupon code (from the marketplace) and it was $76.49 shipped.

You have to weigh your needs against what's available on the market. If you want pure flood and long runtime in a convenient package, this may be the cheapest option for you. Hence, not expensive.

I never had problems with quality...
 
Seriously, you are complaining on a range $10 higher than your suggestion? All their models are $49-$79.

I'd you don't like them, don't buy them.
 
I sort of look at it like they are a specialty/special purpose built light and to me that justifies any price they would ask.
Mine is flawless and my life literally depends on it in the high voltage electrical maintenance field.

Also the special purpose thing reminds me of my "no hot spot" Deree light.
 
Weren't they originally $99? It could be 4sevens bought his current inventory at the original prices.

I don't observe 4sevens overpricing his products, quite the opposite is true once discount and shipping is considered. It might actually be the cheapest option for an overseas buyer, I dunno.

Have fun shopping...
 
Then 4sevens is extremely overpricing their zebralights...

http://www.4sevens.com/product_info.php?cPath=89&products_id=1893

I love the zebralights, but I do not think that is a $100 light. I read a thread where several had condensation in their light and several failures of them.

Do you even own a ZL light? I doubt you do. Because if you did you would know that the uniquely useful UI alone makes a this light very special. The quality is right up there with the best of them. Yes, one or two people had waterproofing problems with their lights from an early batch. Asking why a ZL light is so expensive is like asking why a BMW car is so expensive. I though it was a little expensive right after I bought the H501. But after months of use and seeing that there is no other light that offers the incredibly useful UI, small size and versatility, I no longer think it is expensive.
 
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I'd gladly pay the higher price just for the super long runtimes on low. Here's hoping the new ZL flashlights will be a hit and continue on with nice floody beams and super long runtimes.
 
Ok, my question was obviously misunderstood. I am not doubting that zebralights are very unique and very very special. They are amazing lights. I do not own but wish to do so in the future. But the price tag confuses me. It just seems like a regular flashlight, except without a reflector.
 
In addition to the light itself, Zebralights also come with a nice selection of accessories too for a range of mounting/carry possibilities. I find that Zebralights are very well priced for their quality and performance.
 
It's really curious why they are that expensive at 4Sevens'. I bought the H60w from them a few days ago and I was aware about the difference in price to Zebralight direct. I preffered it this way, as I had another thing I wanted from 4Sevens and their parcels come over teh normal postal way.

I also ordered Zebralights directly, there's no real problem, their upgraded shipping (free for 79$ or more) is quite fast, but at least where I live the parcels are delivered by a firm like TNT and as neither me nor my wife are at home when they ring the bell, we have to drive quite far to pick it up, the postal office is around the corner and we can get it right after work without a problem. As there's a CPF discount a 4Sevens, the difference gets smaller.

The lights are not cheap, that's true, but other quality lights are in this price region as well. As you probably know, the price is not the size of the light, sometimes smaller is more expensive. The lights have a high quality built, they are extremely lightweight and sport a great UI. I preffer them way over a Quark with a prism or other headlamps, which are bulgy and heavier.

The price is a result of offer and demand, if they were overpriced, not enough people would buy them. I got to them overCPF and reports from other geopcachers, who were fascinated by them. Even my wife loved hers (501w) from the first time she used it, she's afraid to walk through the woods by night as she often twisted her ankle already, the floody beam of the Zebralight makes it safer for her, as she sees where she puts her feet on now and easier ways may also be in teh range of the beam.
 
It's really curious why they are that expensive at 4Sevens'. I bought the H60w from them a few days ago and I was aware about the difference in price to Zebralight direct. I preffered it this way, as I had another thing I wanted from 4Sevens and their parcels come over teh normal postal way.

I could have sworn that 4seven's H60 package also included a couple of batteries and a basic charger bundled with it, explaining the significantly higher price, but it doesn't look like that's the case now.
 
unique product that serves its purpose well with high markup.
until just recently no one else was making this type of light. you can expect the price of the H60 to drop soon i would think, and the others should drop a bit as well. the H30 is priced OK for a name brand Chinese light that had no competition
 
Compare the Zebralight to the Surefire Saint.
Now they don't seem that expensive.

I don't like the H60w yet because it can't take 2 x cr123a if your 18650 is depleted.
Also it is substantially heavier than the H501w, like twice as heavy-if you use a lithium AA.

So $60 doesn't seem so expensive. I purchased one for my brother for when he trekked up Mt. Kilimanjaro.
He said it worked well, and complemented his 4sevens neutral-white (throwy)
 
Ok, my question was obviously misunderstood. I am not doubting that zebralights are very unique and very very special. They are amazing lights. I do not own but wish to do so in the future. But the price tag confuses me. It just seems like a regular flashlight, except without a reflector.

Quality, and somewhat complicated construction, and sophisticated electronics packed into a very small space, all jacks up the price.
 
I got my H501 for $45 on the CPF marketplace.

Why are they as expensive as they are...
-Everything about them is proprietary and unique to ZL. Custom parts are used throughout.
-Top notch CS and warranty service.
-Water splash resistance
-Very unique design, that doubles as a flashlight.
-Unique UI
-Top notch typeIII finish thats every bit as good as Surefire Millennium series.
-Small and compact
-Great optics, ~80 degree flood optic on the H501 directs light so it does not glare off eye glasses. Its not an open emitter pure flood. The H501 optics collect all the light from the LED and direct it forward in an open 80 degree flood. Unlike a lot of custom open emitter flashlight builds that spill a lot of Lumens on the bezel wall. This aspect alone sets it apart from an open emitter flashlight design.
-LOTC
 
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I actually think they are reasonable priced. I purchased my H60 from 4Sevens when it first came out and it did come with a battery and charger.

Personally, I think that folks should spend some time with a light before judgement is passed on its price and value.

Regards.
 
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