[PART 1] Official BLF GT Group Buy thread. Group buy officially closed! Lights shipping.

I’m in the US and just got a text from DHL a couple hours ago. Somehow I’m even more impatient now than I was before. I’m so ready to get this light that I don’t need, and don’t have anywhere near by to even see it’s max potential.

Do they just text from the number you provided on the order or do you have to make an account or something? I get notified on FedEx and USPS but never had DHL before.

I got a text via the phone number I included with my order. I did not have to sign up or anything. The text has a link to track. Signature required, so It won’t be left without your knowledge.there is also a link to print a form allowing you to sign in advance. I signed the form and had it taped to my door because Iwill not be home to sign personally

You paypal account should have your address and phone number on it.

Does anyone know where I can purchase the same XHP35 HI 4000k D4 LED emitters used in the BLF GT? I want to reflow a few into some of my lights. Thanks.

Make it three :smiley: , Got an SMS from FedEx on 20th and delivery is scheduled on 23rd by 2100hrs.

How can I purchase a BLF Giga Thrower?

I’m sorry, but it is not available for sale right now. Existing orders are still being fulfilled. Once the light goes for sale to the public, Madmax might have a sale on them.

You can send him a PM, personal message, and ask if he will notify you when he puts them up for sale.
http://budgetlightforum.com/messages/new/11225?destination=user/11225

It may be a couple of months, though.

Should we do a 3.5MCd thrower?

Does this sound accurate? I added it to post #1.

If you’re located in the USA try here: https://www.mouser.com/

Thanks BoxCarWillie that site is wonderful just need to find the exact bin, and hopefully it doesnt require a minimum of 1000 emitters.

You’re Welcome! You can also go to the Cree data sheet and find the code order numbers if you scroll down:
http://www.cree.com/led-components/media/documents/ds-XHP35.pdf

Then if you copy and paste the code order number, you can go here and paste it in the search section here:
https://octopart.com/

This should show you a list of companies that may have the part you are looking for! :wink:

Thanks Jason, hopefully that clears some doubts about the FedEx confusion a few pages back!

With all this “just be patient”, I’m starting to get deja vu from my experience with the BLF X6/X5 GB a couple of years ago. :frowning:

Did that one have slow production as well? It was before my time.

No it’s not the same situation as this light. Whilst it would be nice to have this one already I am not really concerned about it and have no doubt it will get to me when it’s ready, it’s just hearing those same words brings back memories haha

With that group buy it was limited to 400 units with serial numbers on each light. I had ordered two sets, number 19 and number 150 on the list and as such was supposed to get two X5/X6 sets with numbers 19 of 400 and 150 of 400 in matching timber display cases. I paid within an hour of the link going live and paid a lot extra for an upgraded shipping option which was only supposed to take like 3 days. Weeks went by and the tracking numbers never worked so I asked and asked and asked and everyone just kept telling me they would arrive just to be patient. Eventually someone at Banggood finally looked into it and told me my lights never got shipped and were no longer available. By that stage almost all of the stock had sold out and all they could offer me was some individual lights with all random high serial numbers and there were no timber boxes left. It was a disappointing experience.

I am game if I can find the time.

I got a text from DHL last night that my 2nd round light is on its way to USA, no ETA given.

Congratulations! Lumintop must love the USA very much.