I ordered the nichia. At this point, I really don’t care what I receive. If it’s xpg, it’ll be brighter… It’s my first copper.
So, I’ll keep whatever I get and take the$10 credit if it happens.
I ordered the nichia. At this point, I really don’t care what I receive. If it’s xpg, it’ll be brighter… It’s my first copper.
So, I’ll keep whatever I get and take the$10 credit if it happens.
I ordered the Nichia. Package just arrived. There are no marks on the anti-static vacuum bag that contains the light, but the plastic “case” has paperwork with “Cree XP-G3 LED” checked.
I loaded an Eneloop pro and initially thought the switch was DOA. I jumpered the tail and confirmed the LED was cool white (with a larger yellow halo around the hotspot than normal, which I don’t particularly like). I’ve since read that a capacitor in the electronic switch needs to charge for a few minutes, and it’s working now. The literature says Click to turn On/Off; “Press” to select L-M-H. But I need to double-click while On to change modes. UI has no memory, it starts back on Low after about 2 sec off.
Rough measurements:
Low: 26 lux (0.02 A), Med: 82 lux (0.19 A), High: 440 (1.52 A)
If I keep this, I’ll definitely need to decrease the brightness for Low.
These measurements are with a AAA Eneloop pro?
My cooper light is still in transit. I got the $10 off email and just used that to buy a aluminum version since the discount is email specific and can’t use the $20 off on a single aluminum version if I created another account. Came out to $15 with free shipping. That completes the tool AAA collection for me. I had the brass and natural titanium version already. Now if someone could just find a good deal on some eneloop’s, I’d be set.
Yes, but rough like I said. Ceiling bounce with an uncalibrated smart phone app; lux not lumens. Stock probes on my cheap multimeter.
The light is growing on me, perhaps as it’s getting darker. I wonder if my other Crees don’t show as much of a yellow halo because they lack the AR glass that this one has…
Is it possible to put a forward clicky in this while keeping the titanium button?
[quote=argolite]
The yellow halo is from the XP-G3, because it has a LOT of tint shift across the beam. An XP-G2, 219b or 219c wont have that.
No, eSwitches dont have half presses, so no forward clicky option. The mechanical switches on the Lumintop Tool have half presses, but they are reverse clickies. With the eSwitch we just have to use multi clicks to advance modes.
I missed that important detail the first time. Now it makes more sense .
If anybody wants to trade me an ordered Nichia Cu for a Cree ordered I will include a captive clip thy type from the eBay seller SS not TI. I want the Nichia not the Cree each pay shipping.I already have a Cree! This is messed up! I have to say Drop stepped up and is exchanging it for me Cool!
Chris
OK, I had an email back from CS this morning - looks like we will be keeping the $20 sign up voucher too, so $30 credit IF you return it, at their cost, or keep it and have $10.
’This is Brett with Drop Community Support. I will be assisting you with this issue today.
Upon checking our warehouse, we found that we do not have any inventory to dispatch a replacement, which is why this was not offered as a solution. Our business model is based on group purchases, so we do not have the ability to procure individual replacements from the vendor at this time.
You would be able to receive your $20 credit back as well as the full refund if you decided to return the flashlight. It does indeed look like your flashlight is still in transit. This update email was sent to everyone who had ordered the flashlight regardless of if they have been delivered yet or not. As mentioned in the email, if you receive the incorrect flashlight and decide you would like to return it for a refund please do reach back out at that time.’
they definitely don’t have the same support. Here’s what I got :
“Unfortunately, we are not able to reapply this credit as it is only able to be applied to new accounts with a first order. That said, please just keep the flashlight you did receive as an apology from us. I have issued a full refund to your original payment method. You should see this reflected on your statement within 2 to 5 business days, depending on your financial institution.”
I remove everything I’ve said bad about drop, but if I had the same response as some other (return to get refund, get only $10 and loose your $20 from first order ) I would be pissed.
This is such a beautiful light, I opened the package today. Glad I did, the cree tint is not too bad.
What’s the best way to get uniform artificial patina? I remember reading somewhere, but don’t recall.
This is such a beautiful light, I opened the package today. Glad I did, the cree tint is not too bad.
What’s the best way to get uniform artificial patina? I remember reading somewhere, but don’t recall.
Depends on what colour of patina you want. There’s some good vid on youtube
I ordered the nichia. At this point, I really don’t care what I receive. If it’s xpg, it’ll be brighter… :laughing: It’s my first copper.
So, I’ll keep whatever I get and take the$10 credit if it happens. :innocent:
Trouble is, you can’t use that credit plus referrer code… So might as well use referrer code so you get $10 off and so does someone else.
There’s something about a nice warm emitter paired with copper. I’m not going to be happy if this is XPG. Too blue. The real pisser here is that you can’t return it and get the proper one, right? You get a credit and have to start over. And of course, now you’re done with the new account deal.
My copper tool aaa came today it is cool white. If someone has a Nichia they didnt expect I will trade and include a preon ss clip to sweeten the deal. I am talking to someone at the moment however if that falls through... Thanks Chris Drop took care of me.
Anything from Drop (or anything from the US) goes via dutch customs (€18 extra minimum), so not worth it.
Yeah, only China can get away with avoiding VAT and customs…
Got my Drop Copper Tool today as well and it is clearly marked Cree XP-G3 LED, so it is not a case of Lumintop screwing the pooch this time with labeling.
Here is new and very plausible theory;
Drop ordered a 50/50 mix of Nichia’s and Cree’s into inventory.
Members ordered Nichia’s 4 to 1 against the Cree’s.
Now they do $20 off promo to get more members and run out of stock of all Nichia’s and have all these Cree’s left over. They say Eff it! ship the Cree’s and we’ll deal with the backlash.
So, Has anyone here ordered a Cree and had the Nichia show up??
I’m keeping the thing but it still pizzes me off, only reason I gave that site a chance to earn my business and here we are.
They have some other products that interest me so will probably get something in the future but will still have a bad taste in my mouth from this ordeal.
Don’t want a $10 credit, want what I ordered and paid for.
End of Rant
I ordered the Cree version, no update since 28th. I’ll post here when it arrives the following is what I get when tracked.
November 28, 2019, 12:00 am
Arrived Shipping Partner Facility, USPS Awaiting Item
Shipping Partner: INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE
Your item arrived at a shipping partner facility at 12:00 am on November 28, 2019. This does not indicate receipt by the USPS or the actual mailing date.
I ordered Nichia, dont know what I will receive yet.
tracking is rather confused, the tracking spent several updates at International Bridge
then it appeared in Illinois
then it went back to International Bridge…
hmmmm
Tracking History
December 2, 2019, 3:47 pm
Departed Shipping Partner Facility, USPS Awaiting Item
Shipping Partner: INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE
Your item departed a shipping partner facility at 3:47 pm on December 2, 2019. This does not indicate receipt by the USPS or the actual mailing date.
November 26, 2019, 11:47 am
Arrived Shipping Partner Facility, USPS Awaiting Item
WOOD DALE, IL 60191
Shipping Partner: INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE
November 24, 2019, 12:00 am
Arrived Shipping Partner Facility, USPS Awaiting Item
Shipping Partner: INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE
November 21, 2019, 7:30 pm
Departed Shipping Partner Facility, USPS Awaiting Item
Shipping Partner: INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE
November 20, 2019, 9:26 pm
Arrived Shipping Partner Facility, USPS Awaiting Item
Shipping Partner: INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE
November 20, 2019, 9:51 am
Merchant Order Receipt Notification, USPS Awaiting Item
I ordered Nichia, dont know what I will receive yet.
tracking is rather confused, the tracking spent several updates at International Bridge
then it appeared in Illinois
then it went back to International Bridge…
hmmmm
My tracking was weird. As I understand it, the package was supposed to be transferred to USPS for local delivery. It landed at the huge USPS hub just a town over from me. But instead of going to my town, it went to another USPS hub further away. Then went back again to the other hub. Then to “DHL”… but then back to USPS and the DHL entry was ERASED. I kid you not. Anyway, was supposed to get mine today, but got “attempted delivery but location blocked,” which was a total lie. We had some snow here, but barely 2” accumulation. Nothing was blocked. Sidewalk was cleared. Some delivery person got behind, probably due to weather, and used a false excuse. I’d rather they just admit something like “Delivery delayed due to weather.”
I ordered the Cree version, no update since 28th. I’ll post here when it arrives the following is what I get when tracked.
November 28, 2019, 12:00 am
Arrived Shipping Partner Facility, USPS Awaiting Item
Shipping Partner: INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE
Your item arrived at a shipping partner facility at 12:00 am on November 28, 2019. This does not indicate receipt by the USPS or the actual mailing date.
Same thing here:
November 28, 2019, 1:52 pm
Departed Shipping Partner Facility, USPS Awaiting Item
Shipping Partner: INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE
Just got an email from Brett
_*This is Brett with Drop Community Support. I am sorry to hear that you did end up receiving the wrong flashlight.
It looks like we do currently have limited inventory of the Nichia though, so if you could please confirm your shipping address for me I will get a return label created to start this exchange.
I will wait to hear back from you.
Best Regards,
Brett_*
sent email and got postage label