euroken
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WTB: Surefire z54 matte black e series twisty tailcap
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euroken
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Haven't posted in half year or so but still looking! lol
... A for affart!
Have you considered one of Marks creations over at Lumens Factory?
Have you considered one of Marks creations over at Lumens Factory?
euroken
Flashlight Enthusiast
Still keeping an eye out
chillinn
Flashlight Enthusiast
I have a flat black z61 clicky, but that's not what you're seeking.
I, too, prefer the z52/z54 LOTC twisties. And it is disturbing how much even the "common" HA z52 cost these days. I don't understand how the inflation of the old parts benefits Surefire, because if they wanted to, Surefire could obliterate that market by simply producing supply for demand. And I suspect these parts are not rare, just hoarded (well, the piece you're looking for sounds like unobtanium, my condolences). Just boils my blood that someone wants $65 for something they probably got for free as a warranty replacement from Surefire, that probably cost Surefire $15 to produce (after development was paid for, probably more like $5, or less). We are being taken advantage of; eBay sellers, at least, are preying on our desire for innocent distraction. And the Elite heads, omg, I will never be able to purchase another SF. It's Malkoff Devices and Lumens Factory parts for me from here on out. At least I got what I got when I did, just wish my interest had started about 14 years earlier, when E Series first appeared, and I was rolling in dough.
Now patents have expired, why aren't these pieces being counterfeited more widely? If a counterfeit is identical materials and appearance, then I just don't care it's a counterfeit, because Surefire no longer produces, so it isn't hurting their bottom line, the morality of it is less of a concern. I guess machinists are making too much money now to be bothered with it.
I, too, prefer the z52/z54 LOTC twisties. And it is disturbing how much even the "common" HA z52 cost these days. I don't understand how the inflation of the old parts benefits Surefire, because if they wanted to, Surefire could obliterate that market by simply producing supply for demand. And I suspect these parts are not rare, just hoarded (well, the piece you're looking for sounds like unobtanium, my condolences). Just boils my blood that someone wants $65 for something they probably got for free as a warranty replacement from Surefire, that probably cost Surefire $15 to produce (after development was paid for, probably more like $5, or less). We are being taken advantage of; eBay sellers, at least, are preying on our desire for innocent distraction. And the Elite heads, omg, I will never be able to purchase another SF. It's Malkoff Devices and Lumens Factory parts for me from here on out. At least I got what I got when I did, just wish my interest had started about 14 years earlier, when E Series first appeared, and I was rolling in dough.
Now patents have expired, why aren't these pieces being counterfeited more widely? If a counterfeit is identical materials and appearance, then I just don't care it's a counterfeit, because Surefire no longer produces, so it isn't hurting their bottom line, the morality of it is less of a concern. I guess machinists are making too much money now to be bothered with it.
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euroken
Flashlight Enthusiast
Still looking!!!
The E1e Black listed on yahoo auctions last year may have been a Z54 in matte black. I had added it to my watch list because the body was a flat logo version, which is very rare, but I gave up on it because it was bid up to a high price.
euroken
Flashlight Enthusiast
Much appreciate your leads guys! Keep them coming please! 👍
euroken
Flashlight Enthusiast
Bump!
euroken
Flashlight Enthusiast
Still looking in 2023!
I want that GanP
euroken
Flashlight Enthusiast
Lol, I want the Z54 matte
@euroken if at some point we'll get a sunny day here, I'll try to take a better photo!
buickid
Enlightened
Just curious, what is the destiny of this elusive part once you find it? Going on a light that's missing its tailcap, or just collecting rare parts?
euroken
Flashlight Enthusiast
Yep...so funny since gunmetal grey e series lights are pretty rare also lol
It is a big surprise!Just curious, what is the destiny of this elusive part once you find it? Going on a light that's missing its tailcap, or just collecting rare parts?
Jokes aside, the Z52 form factor has always been my favorite. In this scenario, I just want it since it is so difficult to get, if it is even possible!
I would greatly appreciate this if you have a moment! Fingers crossed!
chillinn
Flashlight Enthusiast
omg
I just assumed you had a matte black E2e. In my imagination it was 3 flats and unpatented. I, too, seriously dig z52, Would not mind a collection of 100 of them,
euroken
Flashlight Enthusiast
Lol, not yet I don’t. I wouldn’t mind finding it as a whole e2e light either though.
