Group Buy: Wuben TO10R and TO46R (real 90+CRI triple XP-G3) - CLOSED!!

New to BLF, new to group buys, new the flashlight scene altogether.

Reading though some new & not-so-new threads it seems that most GB's go sideways one way or another.

I suppose I'm too new at this to have any preconceived expectations, so the potential for disappointment is limited.

Supply chain issues occur within any manufacturing environment. Deadlines aren't met, cost overruns happen.

The international nature of this hobby adds complexities not present if everything was domestically sourced.

S#|t happens.

As long as I receive a quality item that doesn't produce a baby blue donut hole beam while at the same time not getting hot enough to fry an egg, I'll be satisfied. That's just my newbie perspective.

I'd just like to thank _the_ for the opportunity to acquire an item unavailable to most people, and at a bargain price. Not an easy task, being in the middle.

I'll likely be satisfied with whatever appears at my doorstep.

A question from a noob. What do you guys think the max driver current is on this light? It’s probably a constant current driver, 1300 lumen output from 3x XP-G3 emitters (correct me if I’m wrong) What do you think will happen if they are swapped for 3x XP-L HI or 3x XP-L2 emitters?

The I’ve sent a PM as I wish to withdraw from the group buy. I have not heard from you since last communication regarding Monday as a resolution date.

Please get back to me ASAP.

Thank you.

Thanks The. I have been reimbursed.

Where are we at on the emitter choice?

Still working on it. The best choice would seem to be Nichia 5000K, but we need to confirm the availability and lead time.

Any update on the emitter choice? Nichia 5000k sounds good if they can source them

Any possible Wuben go with Samsung LH351D 4000K 90cri, That is emitter I will swap anyway :wink:
I’ve way too many Nichia 219c lights, I don’t really need another one!

I’d be fine with that also, looking forward to getting my hands on this light, whatever ends up in it hehe.

Interested in TO46R depends on price

It’s very complicated… If we would have a GB of 1000 lights it would be possible to select exactly the emitter we want. With only 100 lights it’s harder to negotiate…

Anyways, we are very near to a solution, which is pretty good in my opinion. I hope I’ll get the confirmation and can tell the news on Monday.

Please be prepared for 4000K though.

Not possible. Sorry!

I have to disagree: There’s no such thing as too many Nichia 219c lights! :wink:

I wasnt aware of any issues until now. (Im Pentosin on reddit).
I already have a nichia 219B light (Emisar D4) so im abit bummed out that the cree aint happening, but i guess i can live with a change as long as its 90+ cri. I also MUCH prefer 5000k over 4000k.
For the extra emitters, i NEED 5000k+(and 90+cri) because im going to use them for aquarium purposes, and anything below 5000k is just too yellow.

I’d like to cancel please, but I’ve already paid. How do I get a refund?

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I can wait for confirmation, but 4k is a no go for me. This all should have been sorted out before payments started.

Not the expected news…but let’s wait and see how the final scenario is :+1:

I know. My fault. :cry:
Please accept my sincere apologies. I trusted Wuben when they said they are ready to take payments. They trusted their supplier who promised to deliver. Things went south. Everyone suffers. Members are not happy, Wuben is not happy, I’m not happy for sure. :cry:

Both me and Wuben have already apologized for the unfortunate situation. Refunds are being issued for whoever wants to bail out. Not much more we can do instantly.

On the bright side, lots of action has been happening during the last week to make things good again - despite the (sudden) global lack of 90+CRI emitters. 4 am wake-ups to discuss with Wuben and their suppliers have been fruitful and I hope we can reach a solution that most members will be happy with. Even if it would be 4000K.

PM sent. Please reply.

In general: PM me for refund.

I do not feel like it is your fault at all. This one is on Wuben for not having its supply chain in order. Not a big deal either way, not like any of us are short on flashlights.

I agree with cellguy plus I don’t mind waiting.