$$ Value of All Your Lights?

The replacement value for all of my lights is about $1000. That's not much compared to REAL Flashaholics but it surprised me when I added everything up.

About $500 of that is in the form of true, flashaholic grade, lights. The rest, $500, is for some very good (like SL-PP4 & 3C, SuperPeli etc.) some lanterns and finally, many el cheapos.

These lights have been accumulating for 20 years, and at an increasing rate since joining the CPF. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/ooo.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/ohgeez.gif I've been fortunate that many of these lights were gifts (thanks again ksbman!) so I didn't spend the grand, myself. THAT tid bit helps me to feel a photon less guilty. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/mecry.gif

Sooo...what's the worth of YOUR collection? Come on - do the math and give it up. We're all in this together. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbsup.gif

I have about 20 lights, half of them 4+ cell vintage police types. I probably have the lowest value/light ratio of anyone here--about $140 replacement or used market value for everything.

Damn you for making me do this... /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/twakfl.gif

Nah, j/k, I was thinking about adding it all up anyway, was just scared to.
But, sence I have moral support here,,,,, here goes.

Link to My Current Collection.

List of lights...
Light Collection - As of: 6-19-04
~74 Lights, ~15 Accessories TOTAL

Note: T.Mod indicates a Mod I did myself.

=== Back Row Top Shelf ===
1. Inova - 24/7 OD Green
2. Inova - X1 w/ White LEDs
3. Inova - X5T w/ White LEDs
4. Inova - X5T w/ UV LEDs
5. Pila - GL3
6. ArcMania - SuperFlashlight Type III w/ grip
7. McLux T.Mod - Bare AL PR head w/ X3T 5W LED, DB750, black 3x123 McLux pack
8. McLux - EN coated 3x123 pack
9. McLux - Bare AL PR head (empty), 2x123 EN coated pack
10. McLux - Black PR-T head (empty), 2x123 EN coated pack
11. McLux T.Mod - EN coated Original Mclux head & 1x123 body, R2H LED, BB750
12. McLux - Black 1x123 McLux (empty)
13. SF/McLux T.Mod - HA McLux PR-T head, TWAK LED, DB911 on SureFire E2e body
14. SureFire - L4
15. SureFire - L5 Body
16. SureFire - E2
17. SureFire - E1
18. SureFire T.Mod - E1e modded with R2K LED, BB500
19. Arc - Arc4+
20. Arc - LSH-P
21. Arc - LSH
22. Arc - LSH
23. Arc - Rev1 LS w/ 1AA twistie pack
24. Arc - 2AA TSP Clickie pack
25. Arc - 2AA Twistie pack
26. Larry - CR2
27. Arc - Stripped & Polished 2AA Twistie pack
28. Arc - Stripped & Polished 1x123 Twistie pack
29. Arc T.Mod - Polished Grey Kit w/ R3J, bb750 on Custom 1x123 Polished body
30. Arc - Stripped & Polished 1x123 Twistie pack
=== Front Row Top Shelf ===
31. SureFire - E2e head
32. SureFire - KL1 head
33. DSpeck - E2C Adaptor
34. T.Mod - Esink/Ecan module - 1W LED, BB500
35. T.Mod - SureFire head to Arc body Adaptor
36. Arc - AA
37. Arc - AA
38. Arc - AA
39. Arc - AA
40. Arc - AA
41. Arc - Stripped & Polished AA
42. Arc - AAA Black w/ Turqoise LED
43. Arc - AAA Blue CPF Edition body w/ black UV head
=== Back Row Second Shelf ===
44. MagLite - MiniMag w/ Ill Pill Module
45. MagLite - MiniMag stock
46. MagLite - MiniMag stock
47. MagLite - MiniMag w/ Dat2Zip MadMax+ wide open Drip-in Module
48. Brinkmann - 2AA Light
49. Mag T.Mod - 2D "MagUflex" Interchangable LED System, Uflex Converter, 8 Brightness levels
50. Mag T.Mod - 2C TWAK LED, DB1222 Converter, running off 3x123
51. MagLite - 2C MagLite stock
52. Energizer T.Mod - Double Barrel 4AA, TWAK LED, MadMax Converter
53. Energizer - Double Barrel 4AA, stock
54. Streamlight - Propolymer 3C 10 LED
55. ElektroLumens - FT3C
56. Prinston Tec - Tec40
57. - - Military Angle Light
58. Streamlight - Propolymer 4AA 7 LED
59. UK - 4AA LED
60. PC Lite - 4C PC Lite
61. T.Mod - 2D Rayovac, cut down to 1D, running an Arc AAA head.
62. T.Mod - 2D MagLite, cut down to 1D, Modified Head (empty)
63. Brinkmann - Rebel LED
=== Front Row Second Shelf ===
64. Rayovac - 4AA Headlamp
65. Roth Mag Mod - Roth MMM (1AA mini mini mag) w/ Q Bin MadMax Drop-in Module
66. T.Mod - Interchangable LED Module for "MagUflex" - 5W Cyan
67. Arc - AAA on Keychain
68. CountyComm - $1 Keychain Light
69. CountyComm - Super Tough Keychain Light
70. CountyComm - $1 Keychain Light
71. CountyComm - Super Tough Keychain Light
72. CountyComm - $1 Keychain Light
73. - - 4 Red LED flashing Marker Light
74. - - Red Laser Pointer
75. MagLite - MiniMag w/ MM+ wideopen Cyan LuxIII Drop-in Module & custom ball optic
76. Streamlight - Argo LED 3 Level Headlamp
=== Third Shelf Down ===
77. Brinkmann - Yellow MaxStar 6V / 4D Spotlight
78. Brinkmann - Black MaxStar 6V / 4D Spotlight
79. Dorcy - 4D Lantern
80. Dorcy - 4AA lantern
81. - - Red LED Road Flare
82. - - Red LED Road Flare
83. THOR - THOR 10 Million Candle Power Rechargable Spotlight
=== Forth Shelf Down ===
84. NELCO - 1 Million Candle Power Plug-in Spotlight
85. Brinkmann - 1 Million Candle Power Plug-in Spotlight


--- And more on the way!


Aproximate Grand Total===== Holy $H1T !!!!!!!!!! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/faint.gif $3,393

WOW, I had no idea it was that much already! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/jpshakehead.gif
Now, I must admit, I did not pay that much for the collection, that is what it is worth.
Im not sure exactly what I have in it, Well over $2,000 it seems.... ... ... ... I need help. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/ooo.gif

-John

Thanks John, I'm feeling better already. Impressive collection, BTW, veeery nice.

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Thanks John, I'm feeling better already. Impressive collection, BTW, veeery nice.

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heh, im not. LOL /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/icon15.gif

Thanks though. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

I keep all might lights on an Excel spreadsheet with all there info and prices.
My total right now is $7770 which is there list price not what I paid.

Very nice jtivat, I was thinking of doing the same.
Now that I have so many, and so much $$$ tied up into it, I think I better keep better track of things, especially who I purchase them from.

I don't want to know what I've spent throughout the years! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif

Since mine has been a 20 year journey, it comes to $50/yr for me. MUCH easier to swallow when put into the long term perspective.

Oh wow, I just noticed, ive been here over a year now !!! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif
Still, that much in a year and 1 month. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/jpshakehead.gif

I dont even want to know, im sure its way too much. I dont have *that* many lights, its the mods and accessories that nudge the cost up. I also seem to end up hoarding nice luxeons too whenever they become available.

I stopped buying everything that looks neat, and stopped looking for "the brightest" after realizing that I could not tell when the batteries were half gone on a high power light.

Currently, I'm only buying lights for modding or that have a unique attribute.

I've only got about $1500 invested. That includes things like a $65 lightwave 4000, several $25 vintage mini-mags and a $165 VIP. I've only been "collecting" for less than a year. Before that I was just buying them. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif


Daniel

I think I should seriously take an inventory. I've got several lights that are over $300, most of which are over $400. Off the top of my head, I can add up over $4k. In fact, my flashlights have almost caught up to my firearms in $ value. Maybe I need to call USAA and take out another rider for the lights?!

around 1500 dollars worth of flashlights

which is nothing compared to all of the other gadgets and
stuff that I own

About $1500 dollars worth of lights. Add batteries and charger and it jumps up closer to $1600 or $1700. All this and I am only in highschool! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/twakfl.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/jpshakehead.gif

ive got probably 1500 australian dollars worth of lights
lets see
500000cp spotlight - 150
Pelican M11 300
SL stinger 280
Surefire 6P 180
SF L4 240
thats about 1160 just there

Quick guess? less than 3k to replace or more than my Van cost. I am starting to feel /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/sick.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/twakfl.gif most bought
as a CPF'er
Topper /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

I ain't going there!

And the only custom stuff I have are 1 SNII, 1 EL STARLUX, and 1 Milkyspit Milkbone. Well, also one Madmax and one Opalec in Minis.

But I am at over 100 lights, with several being dollar store stuff.

TOO SPOOKY TO THINK ABOUT!

Hmmmmm,
I counted $722 for the lights I have now. 12 AA NiMH batteries/2 D NiMH batteries and charger is another $130. I will be ordering a 5 LED red light for $40 soon so....
$892 total... not bad, not bad at all. The good thing is after the WX1S project has been completed... I will be content. No... really, I will!

Forgot to add the Anglelux
$947....