teacher
(teacher)
May 2, 2019, 3:08pm
9752
OK… you chose Free shipping, right??
If so, copy & paste your Tracking number in one or both of these sites:
When your actual package itself is physically picked up by or delivered to the shipper & actually enters the system it will be noted by these sites.
Then you will be able to follow it pretty much step by step.
Of course there are exceptions to every rule, but this applies to about 95% of my package deliveries from China.
Who knows why tracking on the other 5% did not work?? BUT …. they always did show up delivered to my house.
Oh yeah, with a very few packages from China… tracking at www.tools.usps.com works also, all the way from China to your home in the USA.
I can’t remember right offhand but I think that one is “China ePacket through China Post”.
But…. all you will get is ” “+nothing” or “Label Created+” ” until the package itself is physically scanned into the system.
lotrbfme
(lotrbfme)
May 2, 2019, 3:25pm
9753
For those of you from USA that bought it from neals with free shipping you need to track with 17track or DHL Ecommerce usa website.
On 17track choose dhl ecommerce germany.
Neal
(Neal)
May 2, 2019, 3:30pm
9755
pls wait
some just picked by the courier
after they ship out then the tracking works
teacher
(teacher)
May 2, 2019, 3:40pm
9756
DHL Express never ceases to amaze me!!!
Mine did not leave Cincinnati Ohio until 05:48 this morning, so I had already given up on getting it today; a day early.
But …. I just got a text from DHL saying it would be here today & was out for delivery.
That DHL plane must have had the hammer down & a tailwind!!!
Thursday, May 02, 2019
12 With delivery courier BIRMINGHAM, AL - USA 10:05
11 Arrived at Delivery Facility in BIRMINGHAM, AL - USA 09:41
10 Departed Facility HUB - CINCINNATI , OH - USA 05:48
radellaf
(radellaf)
May 2, 2019, 3:50pm
9757
So it’s really a matter of whether it’s a high current cell, very high current, or ultra super high current (smirk). The CDR is a step below the highest current, and a step above the maximum capacity cella (which, these days, are also IMHO “high current” since 10A is ~3C).
YM (usually)V, and I’m curious to do some tailcap clamp meter measurements to see if it’s going over 8A or so. I have a lot of 3Ah 18650s so will probably use one as the main one in this light. OTOH, I don’t usually charge the cell before every use, and set the charger to 4.1 vs 4.2V, so that lowers the FET current as well (a good thing in this case).
Not bothering to track mine. It’ll be a happy day when it comes.
ToyKeeper:
FWIW, the recommended cells for this light are the highest-mAh cells, like a GA cell or 35E — Panasonic/Sanyo NCR18650GA and Samsung INR18650-35E. The LG MJ1 should be good too. Basically, anything from a reputable brand with 3400+ mAh.
The downside is that turbo won’t be quite as bright, but it’s not really noticeable without a lux meter. The upsides are longer runtime, less heat, and less risk of heat issues.
many many thanks for this practical advice.
Scallywag
(Scallywag)
May 2, 2019, 4:46pm
9760
I'm successfully tracking mine with Flyt Express and DHL so far. I chose 3D with the free shipping option, and it was fulfilled the next day (April 29).
So, packets are either shipped by DHL Packet(free shipping with tracking), and DHL Express.
Damn. While the final shipping is done by the national courier, Neal must be paying quite a bit more using DHL Packet compared to e-Packet/China Post.
Just placed my order yesterday… 1 of each including some batteries (both sony and samsung).
Now the waiting game.
wyatt1209
(wyatt1209)
May 2, 2019, 6:10pm
9763
Will the group buy code and procedure still work for the SST-20 version or will we just have to order from lumintop at a higher price?
Johm
(Johm)
May 2, 2019, 6:13pm
9764
Neal said yes, it will work.
G0OSE
(G0OSE)
May 2, 2019, 6:17pm
9766
Got my regular shipping confirmation to the UK today.
cabfrank
(cabfrank)
May 2, 2019, 7:15pm
9767
Regarding battery discussion several posts ago; does anyone know of a current good deal on any of the three high capacity cells (35E, MJ1 or GA)?
saypat
(saypat)
May 2, 2019, 7:22pm
9768
radellaf
(radellaf)
May 2, 2019, 8:15pm
9770
The 35E and MJ1 can be had for about $5 from the trustworthy websites. I’m sure someone has them for less
cabfrank
(cabfrank)
May 2, 2019, 8:21pm
9771
$5ish is good, but I haven’t found a decent shipping price.