I so wanted one of the 18500 bodies that I put out a WTB thread several months ago. I wanted (and still want) a short and lightweight but long running light that I can put a KX2 or L1 bezel on. Lumafist extremely generously said he would send me one of the two he had. For Free! because he said he thought I was a good member of CPF. A compliment I did not think I was that worthy of. What a guy and an example of why I think this is the best forum I have ever been on - the people.
After a month of watching the mail for my Fivemega 18500 body with two newly purchased 18500 cells in hand... nothing. I was so bummed not to get it. Lumafist PM'd me to ask if I was enjoying it yet and he was surprised it had not arrived, but I thought we would give it more time, so we waited a little longer just in case it was delayed getting through customs. A couple of weeks later and still no surprise in the mail, so Lumafist said he would send his second and only remaining Fivemega 18500 body to me. I nearly fell down with the extent of his generosity. He wouldn't even accept money for shipping. He said he was indirectly repaying others on CPF that had done the same thing for him in the past. BTW, Lumafist, you have a Cheer in the Cheers & Jeers section! You are a prime example of the people that make this community great.
But to the sad conclusion of this story. After another month waiting, I am finally realizing that there is a flashaholic at the US customs office that has now intercepted TWO Fivemega 18500 clicky bodies on the way to me from Lumafist. This is a tragedy of the first order in flahaholism. I am begging for another run of 18500 bodies so both Lumafist and I can fill our need. I feel bad that he now has NO 18500 body because he felt he needed to replace the one lost on the way to me - though it was no fault of his.
I see he has posted here for one to replace the ones he sent me. I would like to pay for his to return the favor. The fact that I did not receive the gifts from him does not diminish the sacrifice he made and what he did for me. Given the opportunity to repay him, I will. This is my opportunity, and I hope you can help both of us.
Thank you,
Mark