September Groupbuy in DD

[weiser]

I like the Sunwayman offerings posted here but for me they don't offer anything special I couldn't already be satisfied getting with a much more affordable alternative. I like the idea of choosing something normally out of our price range, but these just look like more expensive versions of something that can be achieved at half the price.

My vote goes for either something unique at a higher price or something quality but affordable for everyone.

[Ian2381]

@VFMaddict

The trouble with the Trustfire X9 is the erratic or poor draw and that it is difficult to mod the driver and especially the emitter.

I suggested (at Post 52 of this thread) another High Quality 57mm headed light that can be used as either 1*18650 or 2*18650. Take a look at the links I posted there inc. 2100's comments on the quality of its body.

I think it would be a better GD than the X9.

Will the Trustfire X8 the better option as it is tried and tested?

[SPAMBOT]

@weiser701

Is everything in life a dilemma?!

No, there are some trilemmas in there also!

[newbie74]

V10A

But the price will have to be a lot better....

[Buwuve]

I think most users of the forum have a lot of flashlights, but what about nice batteries. Some people are searching batteries and not only Li-Ion, also AA Ni-MH with low self discharge rate (LSD). Dinodirect offers Eneloops, but they are extremly overpriced: 13,69€ ($18,69) for 4 batteries.

http://www.dinodirect.com/4-x-SANYO-AA-2000mAh-Ni-MH-Rechargeable-Battery-currency-EUR.html?cur=USD

In Germany I pay only 14,09€ for 8 with boxes and I get genuine.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/130443523751?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

A flashlight, which looks really nice is this one:

http://www.dinodirect.com/flashlight-240-lumens-stepless-adjusted-power-led-currency-EUR.html

But we don't have many information. Which batteries are used (AA or AAA), what kind of LED is built in?

[okyeung]

+1 for either Palight t6 or bg-8011c

[Vectrex]

My vote goes to the Xeno E03 XM-L in T5 neutral or even T4 warm maybe with the diffuser Xeno TW15 included. The Sunwaymans might be too expensive even after a nice discount to generate much interest. The target price after discount should be under $40 (or even under $30) to go with our "budget" theme.

[Hikelite]

@VFMaddict

The trouble with the Trustfire X9 is the erratic or poor draw and that it is difficult to mod the driver and especially the emitter.

I suggested (at Post 52 of this thread) another High Quality 57mm headed light that can be used as either 1*18650 or 2*18650. Take a look at the links I posted there inc. 2100's comments on the quality of its body.

I think it would be a better GD than the X9.

What doesn't make the Palight erratic. There isn't a large number of people to report about it. What makes the current draw good on that one?

[mizjif]

@Vectrex

My vote goes to the Xeno E03 XM-L in T5 neutral or even T4 warm maybe with the diffuser Xeno TW15 included. The Sunwaymans might be too expensive even after a nice discount to generate much interest. The target price after discount should be under $40 (or even under $30) to go with our "budget" theme.

Ok I will agree with this. I have been straying away from the budget theme recently and got carried away with wanting the sunwayman. If they are already as cheap as can be then I agree. 30-40$ seems like a good peak price.

[weiser]

It's a great concept to take advantage of group buying a more expensive light we generally wouldn't consider to bring it down to a more reasonable price. However, this limits the amount of buyers, therefore theoretically lessening the break and it also alienates a lot of members who truly are here because they're budget-minded on price alone.

How about DD provides a list of their top 3 profit margin lights in a certain price range and we choose from those? Too much disclosure? :D haha

[Vectrex]

Did someone actually buy the V10a for US$ 62.69 ? (13 hours left) Which is a good price considering that HK equipment wants $82.

[E1320]

The TrustFire TR-3T6 Triple XM-L T6 5-Modes Memory LED Flashlight (3x18650) for $40 would seal the deal for me.

[fishmaniac]

@weiser701

It's a great concept to take advantage of group buying a more expensive light we generally wouldn't consider to bring it down to a more reasonable price. However, this limits the amount of buyers, therefore theoretically lessening the break and it also alienates a lot of members who truly are here because they're budget-minded on price alone.

Well said Weiser...

@E1320

The TrustFire TR-3T6 Triple XM-L T6 5-Modes Memory LED Flashlight (3x18650) for $40 would seal the deal for me.

Ding, ding, ding! We have a winner! But dang, I'm sooo tied up with funds right now.

[Nautic]

@JohnnyMac

So $62.69 for the V10A is this months deal?? This is BLF, not CPF. We need deals most of us can afford.

+1 Wonder if DD knows what Budget means.

[weiser]

All I know for certain is we need to choose a light that gets a 5-star rating on DD

[SashiX]

@Nautic

@JohnnyMac

So $62.69 for the V10A is this months deal?? This is BLF, not CPF. We need deals most of us can afford.

+1 Wonder if DD knows what Budget means.

It's actually a very good price, 20 bucks less than normal price. Of course it's not a budget light, it's even more expensive than Fenix brand, IMO.

[coolperl]

OK... how about these ones. They are well known on the forum and if a good price was offered, maybe more people could see what's all the fuss about:

http://www.dinodirect.com/flashlights-1000lumens-cree-t6-led.html

大龙网_跨境电商B2B商机平台_移动端跨境贸易新体验 (note, that this one is with battery and charger …since it’s probably crap, how about flashlight only with even better pricing?)

[fishmaniac]

Coolperl, I agree. Either a triple xm-l or the Trustfire X9. I didn't notice the posts above regarding people wanting one. I love mine and would have no problem getting another.

But of course, price is king.

[Hikelite]

@SashiX

@Nautic

@JohnnyMac

So $62.69 for the V10A is this months deal?? This is BLF, not CPF. We need deals most of us can afford.

+1 Wonder if DD knows what Budget means.

It's actually a very good price, 20 bucks less than normal price. Of course it's not a budget light, it's even more expensive than Fenix brand, IMO.

That deal is not for this forum or for a group buy, that's their price for the next 12h.

[JohnnyMac]

@Vectrex

My vote goes to the Xeno E03 XM-L in T5 neutral or even T4 warm maybe with the diffuser Xeno TW15 included. The Sunwaymans might be too expensive even after a nice discount to generate much interest. The target price after discount should be under $40 (or even under $30) to go with our "budget" theme.

I’m with you on this one. It’s a shame DD doesn’t carry any Xeno lights. Under $30 should be the target for all of these group buys as they will get the most sales from us that way. The Xeno E03 normally sells for just over $30 so if they could give us even a 20% discount they’d sell a lot of them.