Our order numbers alone should be sufficient to prove we have the lights and to tally how many refunds might be necessary. Frankly, there isn’t a need for all that other stuff.
And, if they were to actually offer full refunds- which they won’t, this is just another way for them to stall- people would come out of the woodwork wanting to be added to the list because, as it stands now, only the really vocal ones are even discussing their dissatisfaction openly.
I too have a Cometa and I am unhappy with it.
It works, but does not consistently change modes correctly and rattles unless it is fully zoomed.
The led is not centered and appears to change positions.
I did the spring gasket thing for safety’s sake.
The annodized disc looks okay and solder points look pretty good, although the wires are small.
I have not burned myself on a hot spring and the light itself does not seem to get too hot. It also does not get as bright as I thought it should.
There appears to be a slight fogging of the lens after it is on for 30 seconds or more.
I started to file a claim with BG, but they would not accept it without pictures and or video.
The light I received is not the light that I ordered and I would like a refund, but don’t want to jump through hoops to get it.
They know there is a problem and just don’t want to fix it.
is it still light with issues?i was not following this thread,cos i dont want zoomie anymore…but i read many many reviews with different experiences….and not sure to buy this one for user,who is not able to repair or fix the parts…
Lots of cautionary videos on YouTube showing the problems and what to fix to prevent the flashlight from short-circuiting.
See the many related videos.
Still like the jaxman a lot but the Brinyte is really nice and good, same price as this Coeta with who knows what problems for about the same price. Either buy a cometa from a BLF so you know what you get or get another zoomie is my recommandation
Banggood claim that they have solved the problem in their reply to a review…
“Dear, thank you for your review and the product have been upgraded,adding a insulating ring.If you have any question,please email to the service@banggood.com,our guys will help you solve the problem,thanks!”
I dont know if it is true but the EU warehouse price is quite tempting (32.69:money_mouth_face:, so I would be very grateful if someone who have the “upgraded” version could maybe shed some light on this?
Only choice I am seeing for the USA is $59.95…… may be different elsewhere. …. :+1:
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IF you do buy the thing…… DO NOT pay any attention at all to what Banggood says.
Do a search here on BLF and do the simple things that are outlined & fix it yourself. That way you know it is done properly. (if you do it properly that is… . )
Well recap of real issues:
the disc protcts from short from using cells with wide top, this must be covered so not an issue anymore.
The pill however can cut through the wires (the sharp edges of the pill and the dtpstar can be too tight.
AFAIK this is not fixed and even a “fixed pill” they send me had the same issue.
Remember also that the lens has a poor tint & a lot of them were delivered with varying degrees of damage to the lens.
I bought genuine Jaxman Z1 lenses & fitted them to my Cometa”s.
A much better lens with nicer tint, nicer beam & more lumen output.
With other mods (fitted heavier gauge led wires like it was supposed to have in the first place & did a spring bypasses) I have got the output up to over 1,200 lumens (1,260 iirc) where as stock my Cometa was under 1,000 lumens so short of the claimed 1,300 lumens.
@vresto, it seems the owners’ conclusion is that the European price is good enough for the offer. teacher has indicated the checks before use.
As I wrote above, I would buy at this price …
Very good form factor. Something like the father of sk68.