I don’t think there is any political or otherwise intention here. If you have followed recent developments regarding shipping, registered parcels did happen to be a problem that stalled things a couple weeks at least - reflector issues are at play too. In the end, Lumintop accepted to swallow the pill and ship the registered orders whatever it costs… Now, it appears some corners have been cuts…but no damage so far.
This is a BLF project where we get some sort of alien technology for the price of a couple meals at the restaurant… It is not just a group buy, but a totally original design produced and delivered for the first time by a willing Chinese manufacturer. When taking part into such a venture, you must be prepared for some bumps. So far the GT is being delivered with no notable issues. And whatever happens, Lumintop, Neal and the GT team have shown their commitment to get this project right for everybody.
it was done in an incredible hurry. Everything points at that. They really wanted to get the lights out before a month close down of the business. If you look at all the different types of shipments. It’s an incredible challenge to sell a GT with shipping for $111 and also make some profit. This is China. Nevertheless it’s not good to send this massive piece of aluminum like they did. It’s nothing like the DHL package, I agree
Mine arrived today. I wrote Neal a few weeks ago when I ordered the Lens Cap and Bag to switch shipping to DHL. Today both GT and the Bag arrived safely and in perfect condition. I’m absolutely impressed. The size, the overall quality.
It was worth the time waiting for it.
I want to thank you all in the GT Team for making this possible. It is great seeing Giggles sitting on my living room table knowing I’m one of only a good thousand people worldwide having this thing.
I would appreciate if there's a list with the tracking numbers. I got the package with the reflector yesterday, so I suspect the 2nd parcel with body and the batteries might be held at the customs. Tracking would confirm this, and would enable me to speed the process.
edit: Nvm, disregard that. I found the link for the info request form in the first post. Here it is again if someone else also missed it:
I have only clarified one obvious thing: those who have made these “packages” are unrewarding people who do not care at all about the effort behind the design and construction of that torch. Above all, they do not fear any grievances of the BLF team, this is as clear as the sun.
A reflector shot from the GT received today via registered mail:
On closeup it does show machining marks, but you really have to look for them in real life.
I love the complex reflections it produces. It feels like looking inside an old car headlight.
When the Chinese New Year Feast ends? I am worried I will receive nothing as I did not still pay nothing! I just put my name on the list but I don’t even know when and how to pay the GT. Of course they want money before to ship the light. Then what have I to do beyond to wait? Wait for what then?
Raising holy hell because your GT is not here. Asking to ship in two boxes so you can scam your country out of taxes. Your GT arrives in perfect condition, though the box and packaging were not ideal. PLEASE, unless you GT is damaged don’t keep posting all this mess.
Your Dt70 video convinced me to buy that monster. Now that I see you’re still at it, I’m surprised you haven’t been arrested yet - those poor people in the tower blocks can’t be getting much sleep!
Let me get this straight; you are throwing accusations of bias based on some of the boxes shipped via registered mail being damaged but, as of yet, No actual damage to the flashlights. For some reason in your mind there is a conspiracy to treat Europeans bad by Lumintop, and you think this can happen because the blf team isn’t respected. I thought that was wild enough, but then you post that you haven’t received your light, Hell you haven’t even paid for it. Why don’t you take a deep breath and relax until you get your pm to pay for your GT. All this crazy conspiracy talk is only making people nervous and giving TA something to respond to when you know that there is nothing he can do now, and even if he could, THERE HAS YET TO BE DAMAGE ANYWAY. I really don’t want to insult you, I just wanted to put your situation in context, and compared to the folks who have paid at the beginning of December and are still waiting, your situation is surely less dire.
