[Available again! - BLF special edition light] new Sofirn AAA twisty high CRI 5mm LED

Here’s a shot of the new kids on the block (Sofirn C01) and a grandpa (Arc-AAA circa 2003, w/Nichia-GS)

and some beamshots, of course.

The Arc-AAA has a great in-hand feel that has gotten even better with time. It may not be as hi-cri (nor as affordable) but it still works for me.

Nevertheless grandpa’s gonna rest (probably as back-up) while the kids do some of the (daily) work.

First C01 delivery in the US :slight_smile: Good to hear.

Thanks for your pictures: great to see the C01 next to an Arc AAA :heart_eyes:

I look forward to 2028 to us looking back on the C01 to see if it has aged as gracefully as your Arc :smiley:

Yes, I ordered during 1st 300 batch (10-Nov) and they got here yesterday (3-Dec), less than 4-weeks which is above average from my previous experiences. It might have helped that I ordered several other Sofirn items at the same time :blush:

Not that it practically matters because both tints are hi-cri and serving their purpose as low-level illumination but the 5600 looks to be slightly narrower than the 3200.

See 5600 on left, 3200 on right.

Oboy. Hovering over the Track button, two lights have reached some USPS sorting system in San Francisco.
And they didn’t even get their feet wet. Ali’s Order info still thinks they’re in transit in the country of origin.

They’ll get here. The mail carrier is getting used to bolting out the front door as he reaches the mailbox.

USPS says mine are out for delivery today. Time to start charging some AAAs.

It’s probably due to the extra phospher layer(s) on the 3200K.

I too ordered on the 10th during the first batch, mine still seems to be stuck in China.

I am interested in one or two of these

Hi Supanate7! Welcome to BLF :slight_smile:

The C01 black version is currently available in the Sofirn store at AliExpress.The link to the order page is mentioned in the opening post. Right under it is the link to the post with the visual instructions on how to get the BLF price reduction. Basically it works by explicitly asking Sofirn in the order page comments field to give you the special BLF discount by mentioning your BLF user name. Do not pay, before the price is lowered by Sofirn.

The most important point for getting the discount is patience. Sometimes it takes a while before Sofirn adjusts the price, as this is not an automated process, but involves humans.

We do not know if Sofirn actually checks the interest list in this thread, or if posting a message in this thread in which you state your interest in the C01 is OK as well. Periodically, iamlucky13 does his best to update the C01 interest list, however this also involves human volunteer work, so it can take some time.

Some forum members also bought the light directly, without jumping through hoops in order to get the discount, because they thought the price without discount was good enough as-is.

Finally, in the near future there will also be a red and blue anodized C01, but Sofirn has not given a specific launch date for these colored versions.

Just got an email from aliexpress saying Sofirn has “extended my payment protection”. Hopefully it doesn’t mean shipping is delayed… :weary:

I think that is a standard email AE sends out. I got one the day after a package was delivered one time. :person_facepalming: . :smiley:

Haha, that’s a relief. I’ve only ordered a couple things of AliExpress so far and it’s the first time I’ve come across it.

That was my experiencd on that one. :smiley:
I have only placed a few orders, 7 I think; with AliExpress myself… none of them have been very speedy arriving. :wink:

:cry: Mine, ordered Nov 10, still say they’re in China on AE. OTOH, if I paste the tracking number into google, and track via USPS, it says it’s in a neighboring state, and that it left China 11/24, arrived in US 12/5. So… :question:

Of course, my trits and magnets have been waiting some time (both also from overseas)

Mine are also apparently in the USA as well with a date of Dec 10. Only 1 state away. Stuck in customs it seems for a while.

How long should I wait before opening a dispute? It has been 26 days and every tracking site shows for the last update as still being in China as of Nov. 26.

I’ve been “patience”, but seeing other people in the States who ordered their lights after me gtting their lights already is making me wary.

Mine look the same way. I look at the LED and think also that I’m picking the 3200, but the 5600 is the warmer looking one. I was confused for a minute when first playing with them last night.

And my two pieces have arrived here in Finland.

21.11.2018 22.00 order made
22.11.2018 03.00 price adjusted and paid shortly after
22.11.2018 12.00 “shipped”
24.11.2018 22.00 actually shipped
06.12.2018 18.00 arrived in Finland

I’d expect the parcel to be available for pickup at my local post office next Monday or Tuesday unless the customs decides to take a look at it.

If you really want the lights, just relax & give it time. You’ll get the lights sooner or later. I’m in the same boat you are, but I have every confidence they will get here sooner or later.

My experience with AliExpress is always the “later” part of “sooner or later” by the way. :smiley:
That’s just how it is. :wink: