I purchased a D25C from Andrew-Amanda for about the same as your current weekly-deal offer.
Although I live in London, it was intentionally purchased for delivery whilst I am in Florida to help with delivery in the US.
As expected it was delivered promptly and received yesterday (Friday) morning.
I eagerly (or should that be eagle-y?!) opened the package to find a well protected and retail boxed flashlight. The light itself was packed inside the included pouch, with the clip already attached.
There are a few minor abrasions on the head and body where they join - I suspect this is simply from the exposed rear of the popper inside the pouch rubbing against the light during transit. The XM-L2 CW emitter is ever so slightly off-centre. Subtle enough that most people might not even notice, but we’re all obsessive BLF’ers after all, are we not!
I placed a freshly charged and proven RCR123A (nitecore 166) into the light and tightened the head back up. Switched on… nothing. On/off/on/off… nothing. Screw/unscrew head; loosen/tighten head… you guessed it nothing.
Tried with a band new primary CR123 with the same result (or lack thereof), and feared a DOA light. Then all of a sudden LIGHT!! However relief was short-lived and temporary as it still intermittently fails entirely during mode switching using tail switch or head.
I cannot pinpoint what is causing it to fail, but very slightly flicking the side of the light sometimes causes it to illuminate if the switch is already on. Then changing modes causes it to switch off and fail all over again!
Unfortunately I return home to London on 31st, and cannot get hold of Andrew-Amanda until after the memorial weekend.
Is there anything I could try on the light to fix it or get it working? Has anyone else here experienced similar with an Eagletac D-series?
I know from reviews here that this is not typical of A-A supplied goods, nor Eagletac quality. I sincerely hope Andrew-Amanda are able to kindly assist with resolving the issue.
Regards,
Adam