Got a call on the 29th saying they would deliver on the 2nd. I asked if they would hand it off to usps and she said that they don’t do it. So the 2nd comes around and no light delivered here. I call dhl tracking and they say it is still in Hong Kong waiting to be picked up. I call again and they want me to contact LUMINTOP. Today I stop by the P.O. box and sure as shinola it is there. DHL is goofy. Fast for sure but goofy.
You 87th on the current list of paid people. One light, one battery set, registered shipping.
I’m guessing Neal did two orders of DHL and registered will ship later.
Like Jason said, you are 87th on the paid list.
But as shipping has turned out as it has, choosing Registered instead of DHL; yours has not shipped yet as far as is known.
It will soon however. But exact time is unknown……
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You never know how a horse will pull until you hook him up to a heavy load./"Bear" Bryant
.................................. "Slow is Smooth, Smooth is Fast" ...................................
I feel a little guilty…
I was #925 on the list and seemed to be one of the first deliveries…
You were listed as having registered mail. Was it switched to dhl?
Yeah, I sent an email to Neal requesting the change to DHL. I wasn’t expecting it until midish Jan., even with DHL. I wasn’t even sure he got my email or could switch it, and low and behold, a text from DHL and then delivery!
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“Facts don’t care about your feelings.”
~Ben Shapiro
I feel a little guilty…
I was #925 on the list and seemed to be one of the first deliveries…
You were listed as having registered mail. Was it switched to dhl?
Yeah, I sent an email to Neal requesting the change to DHL. I wasn’t expecting it until midish Jan., even with DHL. I wasn’t even sure he got my email or could switch it, and low and behold, a text from DHL and then delivery!
Okay, I remembered someone who ordered registered mail getting their light already (that must have been you) so I thought Neal sent both dhl and registered to the USA. Now I see it was just DHL.
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Texas Ace Lumen Tube and JoshK Sphere calibrated with Maukka lights
I am 1002 on the list paid for flashlight and batteries don’t see my name on the paid list
What day did you pay?
The paid list only goes up the Dec 10th or 12th. I’m not sure. So anyone who paid after that is not on this list. You will be on Neal’s current list, which we don’t have.
As long as you got confirmation that your payment went through, you will get your light.
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Texas Ace Lumen Tube and JoshK Sphere calibrated with Maukka lights
nothing yet. I am worried about mine because when i sent my payment + donation, i didn’t even receive a notification or tracking.. (I don’t even know where it was shipped from, or even it if was shipped. All i have is the Paypal transaction, which has the 180-day claim protection if it don’t show up. It shows where the payment was sent & date, (a month ago) but that’s all.
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That Canadian flashlight guy & Lantern Guru -Den / DBSARlight
nothing yet. I am worried about mine because when i sent my payment + donation, i didn’t even receive a notification or tracking.. (I don’t even know where it was shipped from, or even it if was shipped. All i have is the Paypal transaction, which has the 180-day claim protection if it don’t show up. It shows where the payment was sent & date, (a month ago) but that’s all.
This is all correct and normal. You won’t get a shipping notification or tracking number until it actually ships.
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Texas Ace Lumen Tube and JoshK Sphere calibrated with Maukka lights
nothing yet. I am worried about mine because when i sent my payment + donation, i didn’t even receive a notification or tracking.. (I don’t even know where it was shipped from, or even it if was shipped. All i have is the Paypal transaction, which has the 180-day claim protection if it don’t show up. It shows where the payment was sent & date, (a month ago) but that’s all.
This is all correct and normal. You won’t get a shipping notification or tracking number until it actually ships.
Paid for it in the first group over a month ago, and not shipped yet? something don’t add up there.
A tracking number is automatically available when a shipping label is created (that’s when the package gets in the hands of DHL), not when it actually ships or moves.
Mine became available after DHL Hongkong received it.
nothing yet. I am worried about mine because when i sent my payment + donation, i didn’t even receive a notification or tracking.. (I don’t even know where it was shipped from, or even it if was shipped. All i have is the Paypal transaction, which has the 180-day claim protection if it don’t show up. It shows where the payment was sent & date, (a month ago) but that’s all.
This is all correct and normal. You won’t get a shipping notification or tracking number until it actually ships.
Paid for it in the first group over a month ago, and not shipped yet? something don’t add up there.
Of course it adds up if you have been keeping up with any Updates.
You are #433 on the paid list. (first 555 list)
You are in Canada.
None have shipped to Canada yet
What is not to understand?
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You never know how a horse will pull until you hook him up to a heavy load./"Bear" Bryant
.................................. "Slow is Smooth, Smooth is Fast" ...................................
Paid for it in the first group over a month ago, and not shipped yet? something don’t add up there.
Keep in mind that we tried to do the payments about 2 weeks before they actually shipped to give Neal time to match up the orders to the down payments and get all the paperwork done. Then the first production samples, sent to testers mid Dec, uncovered can error in the driver flash settings and the wrong switch covers used. So the 200 or 300 hundred lights that were ready to ship had to be taken apart by hand to swap the switch covers and reflash the drivers.
So then Christmas hit and the first shipment of 164 lights went out on the 27th. A second shipment of 194 lights went out on Jan 3rd. These first two shipments were pallets to the usa. This was for cost reasons.
Anyway, another shipment is going out later this week.
Also keep in mind that these giant reflectors are slowing down the production speed to about 200 lights per week.
As with any group buy, there are no hard set dates for shipping or delivery. These GT’S are coming right off the factory floor to customers. It’s just gonna take time before everyone gets theirs.
—
Texas Ace Lumen Tube and JoshK Sphere calibrated with Maukka lights
Received mine today with batteries. Thought they might have forgotten to include, but they are stored in the battery carriers. Very quick shipping. I think I received my notice from DHL only 2 days ago. Probably helps that one of the customs hubs is in Ohio.
One thing to note to those with batteries. You’ll need to pull off the insulator stickers on the neg end. The stickers can leave a residue, so make sure to wipe it all off. I had a couple issues with the charger not detecting them until I realized what the problem was. All my batteries measured exactly 3.47V as well.
Mine got delivered today but I have to wait til I’m off work to witness the glory. Of note is that I received zero notification that the light was shipping, I was lucky that someone was there to sign for it. I got one light with batteries and am located in the upper left corner of America (Washington State).
Got a call on the 29th saying they would deliver on the 2nd. I asked if they would hand it off to usps and she said that they don’t do it. So the 2nd comes around and no light delivered here. I call dhl tracking and they say it is still in Hong Kong waiting to be picked up. I call again and they want me to contact LUMINTOP. Today I stop by the P.O. box and sure as shinola it is there. DHL is goofy. Fast for sure but goofy.
Make sure you get button top or have 8 magnets. They need to make contact in the battery cages. Good luck sir.
Best regards,
Matthew
Ordered batteries with mine. Have not received any tracking info and don’t see my name on the current list.
Edit: placed my order on 12/2 – checked address is correct and I have both confirmation emails. Used registered mail.
What paid number on which list?
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.................................. "Slow is Smooth, Smooth is Fast" ...................................
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I’m in US – number 740 on the second list here – http://budgetlightforum.com/node/50303
Thanks
You 87th on the current list of paid people. One light, one battery set, registered shipping.
I’m guessing Neal did two orders of DHL and registered will ship later.
Texas Ace Lumen Tube and JoshK Sphere calibrated with Maukka lights
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But as shipping has turned out as it has, choosing Registered instead of DHL; yours has not shipped yet as far as is known.
It will soon however. But exact time is unknown……
You never know how a horse will pull until you hook him up to a heavy load./"Bear" Bryant
.................................. "Slow is Smooth, Smooth is Fast" ...................................
Texas Lumens Flashlights / M4D M4X Deals : sign up - save $$$$
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Xlamp size chart _ BatteryU _ Flashaholic? Need Professional Help??? TheOriginal _ TAB _ LightSearch _ BatterySearch _ 14500's _ DiCal
I appreciate you checking into it for me – glad to hear it. It’s very exciting seeing folks receiving theirs!
I feel a little guilty…
I was #925 on the list and seemed to be one of the first deliveries…
“Facts don’t care about your feelings.”
~Ben Shapiro
You were listed as having registered mail. Was it switched to dhl?
Texas Ace Lumen Tube and JoshK Sphere calibrated with Maukka lights
Click this to go to signature links. I'm still around, just not reading many new threads.
Yeah, I sent an email to Neal requesting the change to DHL. I wasn’t expecting it until midish Jan., even with DHL. I wasn’t even sure he got my email or could switch it, and low and behold, a text from DHL and then delivery!
“Facts don’t care about your feelings.”
~Ben Shapiro
Okay, I remembered someone who ordered registered mail getting their light already (that must have been you) so I thought Neal sent both dhl and registered to the USA. Now I see it was just DHL.
Texas Ace Lumen Tube and JoshK Sphere calibrated with Maukka lights
Click this to go to signature links. I'm still around, just not reading many new threads.
I am 1002 on the list paid for flashlight and batteries don’t see my name on the paid list
What day did you pay?
The paid list only goes up the Dec 10th or 12th. I’m not sure. So anyone who paid after that is not on this list. You will be on Neal’s current list, which we don’t have.
As long as you got confirmation that your payment went through, you will get your light.
Texas Ace Lumen Tube and JoshK Sphere calibrated with Maukka lights
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Dec 9 yes I did get confirmation thank you for your help
I would expect your name to show up as I think I’ve seen people that paid on the 10th have their name show up.
Then again, there are a lot of blank spaces where names should be. You might be one of those.
Texas Ace Lumen Tube and JoshK Sphere calibrated with Maukka lights
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I'm still waiting for mine to arrive. I chose DHL with 8 batteries included. I don't know what went wrong.
It simply hasn’t shipped yet.
Texas Ace Lumen Tube and JoshK Sphere calibrated with Maukka lights
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nothing yet. I am worried about mine because when i sent my payment + donation, i didn’t even receive a notification or tracking.. (I don’t even know where it was shipped from, or even it if was shipped. All i have is the Paypal transaction, which has the 180-day claim protection if it don’t show up. It shows where the payment was sent & date, (a month ago) but that’s all.
That Canadian flashlight guy & Lantern Guru -Den / DBSARlight
This is all correct and normal. You won’t get a shipping notification or tracking number until it actually ships.
Texas Ace Lumen Tube and JoshK Sphere calibrated with Maukka lights
Click this to go to signature links. I'm still around, just not reading many new threads.
I got tracking when it landed in the states
A tracking number is automatically available when a shipping label is created (that’s when the package gets in the hands of DHL), not when it actually ships or moves.
Mine became available after DHL Hongkong received it.
What is not to understand?
You never know how a horse will pull until you hook him up to a heavy load./"Bear" Bryant
.................................. "Slow is Smooth, Smooth is Fast" ...................................
Texas Lumens Flashlights / M4D M4X Deals : sign up - save $$$$
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I’ve seen mass confusion on shipping for group buys of ~30 people for much simpler projects than this. I am amazed by you guys; A++
Keep in mind that we tried to do the payments about 2 weeks before they actually shipped to give Neal time to match up the orders to the down payments and get all the paperwork done. Then the first production samples, sent to testers mid Dec, uncovered can error in the driver flash settings and the wrong switch covers used. So the 200 or 300 hundred lights that were ready to ship had to be taken apart by hand to swap the switch covers and reflash the drivers.
So then Christmas hit and the first shipment of 164 lights went out on the 27th. A second shipment of 194 lights went out on Jan 3rd. These first two shipments were pallets to the usa. This was for cost reasons.
Anyway, another shipment is going out later this week.
Also keep in mind that these giant reflectors are slowing down the production speed to about 200 lights per week.
As with any group buy, there are no hard set dates for shipping or delivery. These GT’S are coming right off the factory floor to customers. It’s just gonna take time before everyone gets theirs.
Texas Ace Lumen Tube and JoshK Sphere calibrated with Maukka lights
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Just a Reminder of This Great GT Resource Thread
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Team-Giggles
BLF GT official support thread – Going live! [30 Dec 2017]
X………………………………………………………………………………………………X
Lot’s of good GT info all located in one easy to find thread!!
Great GT Resource from ‘Team-Giggles’………
http://budgetlightforum.com/node/57676
You never know how a horse will pull until you hook him up to a heavy load./"Bear" Bryant
.................................. "Slow is Smooth, Smooth is Fast" ...................................
Texas Lumens Flashlights / M4D M4X Deals : sign up - save $$$$
Rudeness Level _ mΩ _ {width:70%} _ LightWiki _ LED Tint Chart
Xlamp size chart _ BatteryU _ Flashaholic? Need Professional Help??? TheOriginal _ TAB _ LightSearch _ BatterySearch _ 14500's _ DiCal
DHL says I should get mine today.
Received mine today with batteries. Thought they might have forgotten to include, but they are stored in the battery carriers. Very quick shipping. I think I received my notice from DHL only 2 days ago. Probably helps that one of the customs hubs is in Ohio.
One thing to note to those with batteries. You’ll need to pull off the insulator stickers on the neg end. The stickers can leave a residue, so make sure to wipe it all off. I had a couple issues with the charger not detecting them until I realized what the problem was. All my batteries measured exactly 3.47V as well.
Mine got delivered today but I have to wait til I’m off work to witness the glory. Of note is that I received zero notification that the light was shipping, I was lucky that someone was there to sign for it. I got one light with batteries and am located in the upper left corner of America (Washington State).
Mine arrived with batteries….Whoo-Buddy!
Got the yellow tape removed off the cute lil pink batteries and charging them up.
I predict a light show tonight~ No water tower is safe
Kudos to DHL…class outfit
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