I searched the forum and really couldn't find out anything about this light (UltraFire 3AAA CREE 3 mode LED light 200LM Zoomable Flashlight). It goes for $3.99 and the batteries (according to the pictures) are in series. I had to get it because I had $3.22 in EbayBucks so I only paid about .75 cents. We'll see!!!
Anyone have one of these, and if so, what are your thoughts?
BTW I am newb and have really loved reading the posts here. As a retired military member "Budget" is my middle name!!!
Got the light yesterday and it is garbage. 3AA as opposed to 3AAA, there was small bug/insect entombed within the reflector as well. The bug will have to stay as the head piece is sealed. Lumens have to be less than 100 as it is not nearly as bright as my Costco 150lmn 3AAA light (the least powerful that I have). Glad I only paid .75 cents for the thing.... Not wasting any good rechargeable batteries on it and I think that it will end up in the kitchen drawer as an emergency/power outage light or for checking why the stupid disposal is making funny noises. Other than that i do believe that it may be worth more to recycle it along with the weekly aluminum can donation.
Wow! Seems you got it pretty quick! I wouldn't have expected it to be that bad, but it's good to know. As a 3AA it must be long and skinny (the Ebay photos look more like 2AA size to me).
And welcome to the forum (in case I missed you previously).
Ordered 09APR12, received 23APR12. Like I said, it was only $4 and I had some saved ebay bucks so it only ended up sucking .75 cents out of my account.