GB Clone Offically "SOLD OUT" 10/21/18 XPL HI 1300LM Focusing AKA Cometa 2016

My 20th Sep order with 26650 cell change status from “processing” to “back order” but they still sell that without 26650 :rage:

I have placed two orders some days ago. One with the Cometa that is being sold with the 26650 battery (incl. the gifted 18650s) and one with the Cometa that comes without any batteries. Both orders were indicated with "ships in 24 hours". Until now the first order has been shifted to "backorder" while the second order (without battery) is still being processed after more than 48 hours. Both orders show the "apply refund" button but I am unwilling to request a refund as both Cometas are on stock all the time and I don't understand what the problem is to ship at least one of them.

They are selling with 26650 at link below:

Out of curiosity, I’ve just purchased one NW, and the stock count reduced from 3 to 2. Let’s see will it become back ordered.
My wife is gonna kill me. :person_facepalming:

I reviewed the Manker Timeback II, the wires to the LEDS came clean off when I changed the batteries, it was hell on getting it fixed, they were publicly accusing me of taking the light apart (something I’ve never done, let alone in my reviews)
I’ve no desired to purchase or review a Manker light again.

I just talked to their Customer Service via online chat. They said they could not ship my orders yet due to the shipping method. As a side note: The first Cometa (with 26650 battery) was ordered with free shipping (slowest possible method) and the second Cometa (without battery) was ordered with Air Parcel Register. So, both shipping methods seem to be somehow difficult to apply on the Cometa. They told me to remain patient and they are working something out to ship my orders soon.

It was sold out about 5 minutes ago, but now it is showing 6 NW in stock. Looks like BG is releasing stock slowly, just a wild guess. Those who want to buy quickly grab this great deal.

My order change from processing to back order now. :person_facepalming: No cancel or refund button yet.

My 1A order on 20 sep with “back order” status have a “refund” menu but when select it said “can’t refund” but 3A order today is “back order” without “refund” menu :person_facepalming: But the page still show “In stock” don’t know why.

3b with battery shows stock again. Reckon there is any chance of getting one without the order just failing again? I’m doubtful…

I just received an email saying my 3B is out of stock and my order has changed to back order. I wonder if its the free 18650s that are out of stock, because there is stock of the flashlight according to the website?

1 items in your order are out of stock at the moment.

“Order Number:XXXX

Item 1 XPL HI 1300LM Foucsing LED Flashlight Suit+Vappower 26650 Battery[+Design:3B]
Predicted Restocked Date:

We are so sorry about the delay and would like to know what you would like to do with your order. And this email notification could only show 10 items at most. Please visit your order list to check or operate by clicking here.

Also we would like to let you know that we will split this order to ship the available item(s) to you first after 24h of receiving this e-mail.

We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused to you. If you have any other question, please feel free to contact us .”

Strange that Light and 26650 battery bought still on sale now…
I have 3 click option now: wait refound or exchange with another cheapo light

Next update: It's getting rediculous. CS promised me today to speed up the process and that I do not need to worry. Now, both orders are on "back order" instead of "processing" while stock is sufficient or being replenished again and again.

Maybe they have finished 26650 :weary:
Does battery is already inserted on this light during ship?
I hope not, can be dangerous…

My order status updated “back order”.

Normally if a light is shipped with a battery inside there is a protective plastic cover over one side of the battery that must be peeled off.

They are two different product, one with cell and one without cell.
But BG is still selling the one with cell at link below while many have back order.

I ordered both, for the same price :person_facepalming:
I didn’t saw that the second one didn’t include the free 26650…
Anyway, I don’t really expect them to actually ship them to be honest

My Cometa 3B tint without the battery is now also on Back Order. Aslong the light arrives ( someday ) i am happy.

Well just checked my order status,

Order Submitted Sep/23/2018 03:23:38

Payment Confirmed Sep/23/2018 03:23:40

Order Processing Sep/23/2018 03:25:06

Shipped Sep/25/2018 08:41:0

Still the light with the cell sits, but I guess they’re moving them out, relieved I don’t have to deal with CS.

Ordered one. It seems to be too good to be true, but BG could also just empty their inventory.