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https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Astrolux-S41S-Stainless-Steel-Mini-4-7modes-1600LM-4x-Nichia-219B-XP-G3-G2-A6-LED/32782993188.html?spm= 2114.01010208.3.99.QJBlJc & ws_ab_test = searchweb0_0, searchweb201602_3_10065_10068_10000009_10084_10083_10080_10082_10081_10060_10061_10062_10056_10055_10037_10054_10059_10032_10099_10078_10079_10077_427_426_10103_10073_10102_10096_10052_10050_10107_10106_10051, searchweb201603_9, afswitch_5 & btsid = 7c71fece-f067-449e-8984-152fd2a3794a

Strong first post.

The store also has a coupon for $2 off dropping the price down to $25.70!

I could not resist, I had to grab one for that price.

Wow!

Is this still the old version with problems or does it have the updated head?

Guess I will be finding out, as long as it is not glued I am happy. If it is then I will sell it.

Hmm? Not helping. :stuck_out_tongue:

LOL, I have no idea. You could try sending the seller a message, although I would not hold my breath that they even know what you are talking about and/or could answer it if they wanted to.

I know it will be a working light or aliexpress will refund me so I figure for that price it is worth the risk. But thats just me.

Yeah, how do we know that BangGood didnā€™t dump the rest of their stock of dodgy lights upon this poor unsuspecting soul, who is now reselling them on AliExpress? Or it could be BangGood themselves selling via an undercover name.

Thatā€™s what I was wondering. Iā€™ll try sending a message

Seller seem to be eager to get rid of that product. Buyers please take note.

Remember that things that sound too good to be true often areā€¦

The listing that oleg007 provided above clearly states the following: ā€œThis is the new version with the new head could be opened and without blue light issue.ā€

I would guess that this would be the new version, not glued, and non-compressing opticsā€¦ā€¦ Just a guess though. :innocent:

Could be legit then, the Nichia version is USD 36:73 though (which is less than the USD 50:- BangGood currently charges, the Colored Nichia version is ā€œonlyā€ USD 42:- from BangGood though; itā€™s a strange world we live in).

Itā€™s strange indeedā€¦
Youā€™d think the aluminum S41 would be cheaper, and even then $26 would be a bargainā€¦
So should i buy another S41S?
If itā€™s a dud i just open a dispute and get my money back, right?

I already have too many but still want to buy one for $26

It will bring down the average price you paid for them. :partying_face:

I understand the feeling, itā€™s a damn nice light.

In the Dutch version of the page it clearly states itā€™s the ā€œnew version without the blue light problemsā€. I ordered one anyway. Donā€™t believe in this ā€œBG might have dumped ā€¦ā€ complot theories. Just send it back if itā€™s no good. Seller rating is high. Iā€™m optimistic.

$25.70! Now I have a place for those 219Cs :smiley:

Ok, ordered the XP-G2 with ePacket delivery($1.58) and -$2.00 coupon.
$27.28 Shipped. Have a spare 18650 tube coming from BG in an earlier order.
This is the best deal I got out of the S41 and S41S collection. Second best is the S41 Nichia for $30 Shipped on Amazon Prime with 2-day shipping.

But I wonā€™t talk about the very first S41 I received and it was defective 2 weeks later. Paid $45 for that one and actually got a Full refund on it. Turned around and bought another for $37ish. Used the $8 to buy 2 Nichia 219C. Learned to reflow emitters and brought the #1 back to life. So $45 Divided by 2 equalsā€¦ Shhh, quiet, donā€™t say it.

And the defective head, $8 tube, $9 tail SW assembly, 2X XP-G2 R5 4C @ $1.47ea from Simon. $20

But as far as averagesā€¦ I have Seven (soon to be 8) and Only 3 survive as they came originally, still functional. 2 of those are the revised S41S versions and one S41 Nichia.

Oh, the Elfeland Outdoor Lighting Store also has the Tail assemblies for $6.50
Astrolux S41S Stainless Steel LED Flashlight Whole Tail Cap led torch tail cap light accessory For DIY
Replacement S41S heads for $22.61 - 25.47 all varieties
Astrolux S41S S41S Colored Stainless Steel New Version A6 1600LM Nichia 219B/XP-G2/XP-G3 LED Flashlight Head Torch head For DIY
And Astrolux S41/S holsters for $1.58
Astrolux 12.8x3.2cm LED Flashlight Pouch Pad Flashlight Protected Bag Holster For Astrolux S41/S41S/S41s colored