1) I thought I could get better deals. I started the thread, I checked the prices and realised that I’m not the person getting the best deal. You could have let the thread die off until I got something better instead you pushed it back up. I’m speaking with Banggood and I’m trying to find out if they’ll be giving better codes or if this is a waste of time. I used those words “waste of time for everyone” so I’m not trying to clutter the place. I think I was vocal enough in some of the other threads where everyone and his dog was pasting the same gearbest link with a slightly different affiliate link.
I’ve had enough of a relationship in the past with a number of vendors both on this site and with other sites to know who are worth dealing with. I’ve managed a group buy (or two) and I’m often speaking with other sellers.
Oh and “newbies”…. I wouldn’t use that term personally. I’ve been on this forum a short while less than my oldest son has been on this earth and I’d not say that 4 1/2 years is an insignificant amount of time.
I’m not on here just to post links to get the cash. I have enough of it on some youtube videos of mine with people posting aff links with the same code over and over.
I actually have an interest in this stuff which is why I’ve limited my requests to stuff that I would go out and buy and stuff that I’ve been asked for by friends to see if I can help them out.
I’m not a hugely prolific poster on here. I seem to spam every other forum I’m on so I thought I’d save my spam a bit on here
You need to imagine that if you are Banggood or GearBest; at some point it must be offensive for myriad forum members to contact you and basically say
“Can I get a better deal than the other guy? ” ( even with differing Chinese business ethics)
Let’s not look a gift horse in the mouth.
Let’s not let our thirst for Deals get out of hand.
( And “Newbie” as in “new to hosting and maintaining Deal Threads -and vendor relationships”)
I was in an ongoing conversation with banggood and the conversation simply moved onto what I think people want. Not “hey lets get a big list of stuff and give random codes”.
They could have given me a pile of generic codes but they asked me to provide them with specific items that I thought would be good. For them they get another person doing their advertising for them and they also get to advertise the stuff that people think are worthwhile.
Sure I might not have my finger on the pulse totally but looking at my list of lights, cells and chargers I think it’s pretty good list.
I’ve already told them they need to sell more batteries and that they’re missing out on a good thing stocking and selling the 30Q’s aggressively.
I think my note is quite clear about going elsewhere at the moment.
I’ve already told a few people to go to Martin for better codes. I could have given them his code and my aff link but as I’ve said I’m not in here for that.
since you have signed up to access all my deals “for private use only“ i hope you stick to the TOS ;)
the situation with cells is quite complicated due to the missing safety papers of most cell brands (also major) - i have gotten nice deals for the 30Q already, but looking toward the demand from the Q8 project i saved the stock a bit for the moment...
I looked at what I was given, looked at what you had then thought sod it I’ll send people your way. I’ll either be personally given the same codes or the same discount or the offer is yours.
Don’t worry I’m not out here to screw with anyone or waste anyone’s time.
I’ll see what I can get and if I get something good I’ll share.
Okay got a few more codes over night. Now there is discount on the 2 packs of 30Q buttons and I’ve got a couple of the XTAR chargers with codes too.
I’ve had a few better codes through that bring me down to what others with codes can get - and these codes are unique not as if I’m ripping anyone off.
I’ve edited the list to show just the stuff I can get as it’s pointless showing everything.
I’ve just been offered some codes on some new lights, two of which I’ve been told are unique to me!
I am just finishing a review on the P10GT (and it is bloomin awesome).
Banggood asked me to push the Fenix HP30R as it’s new and they’d like some attention (hence the great price) but seriously if you’re considering any of these the Nitecore P10GT is sweeeeeeet!
That’s awesome. I have been wanting to get a neutral P10GT, but it has said “under restocking” for almost two months on Banggood’s website. When they finally get them, I will definitely be picking one up.
Anyway, I would still like the codes for the P10GT and the MH12GT.
I received just now 4 30Q batteries from BG, ( 4PCS Samsung INR18650-30Q 3000mAh Unprotected Button Top 18650 Battery With Protected box), which should be button top.When I looked at the tops,I saw that they are not button top exactly.The tops,are a little taller than the flat top batteries,but not as tall as other 30Qs I have in a EC4GT light.
Can these batteries work in the MF01,the BLF Q8,and the GT?
I’ve seen button top 30Q with different buttons, resulting in a different height. But as long as there is a protrusion, it will function as a button top, so it should be fine for the MF01, Q8 and GT.
Why you people giving the man a hard time about him posting a few deals? At least it isn’t a huge unorganized page of messed up links with expired or non working deals like the vendors have everyday. If you don’t like what he’s selling, just dont click the post, and it’s not necessary to berate him when he’s only trying to provide special deals others are not. Pretty simple to leave it alone if you don’t like it. I wish Chris much success in his endeavor and will support him buy buying items from the links he provides.