It’s typical here in New Zealand for an Urban address to be up to $8 nzd. If it’s something crazy then that’s understandable.
I find the majority of consumers have a cheap mindset and end up screwing over local stores. Support stores in your country, you get good local support and warranties.
I’m an authorized dealer for Sofirn but selling in New Zealand is a struggle because of China’s direct access to low prices, it’s incredibly frustrating at times.
I absolutely hate when someone wastes my time inquiring about a flashlight and hear they’ve purchased off AliExpress because it’s a couple $ cheaper.
I don’t know, but I think the owner posted on BLF or somewhere else about issues making shipping quotes available without an account on the platform they are using (Shopify, I think).
$8 seems reasonable, though here I wouldn’t be surprised by something closer to $20. In either case it doesn’t make much sense for small orders.
Just a couple $ or a fairly significant percentage? Either way, I sympathize. It’s difficult to compete with an option that has cheap or free shipping, doesn’t charge taxes, etc.
The shipping fee is $1.99 for orders below $19, FREE shipping on orders over $19. The standard is for worldwide. There is no need to do calculation.
As for batteries alone shipping, we can handle for most countries. But the shipping speed can not be quicker due to the budget price. Usually the shipping time is 2-3 weeks, some orders can be delayed by customs or returned by the post office which is beyond our control. But the more orders we deal with, the better we can choose the best logistic service. Thank you for understanding.
Found these 90º USB Type C magnetic charging cables with an oblong end and matching plug that fits the recess of the Sofirn SP33. (Also support data and are available with Lightning and Micro USB plugs as well, for those interested.)
Too bad it doesn’t rotate like the magnetic cables with round ends do (such as the one plugged into the Kaidomain PB above) but none of those fit the recess in the SP33. Oh and sorry, they’re currently sold out of the “Silver” cords shown here (I snatched up their last three) but there are still units left in colors. Don’t think there are any other vendors with similarly shaped plugs, searched and searched.
Also, figured out problem with the SP33 switch. You have to click it on or off in a split second or it will either not turn on or enter ramping mode. This is especially difficult when wearing gloves because the button is so shallow. So ordered these Clear Rubber Feet Adhesive Bumper Pads which are stated to measure 8.5mm in diameter, same as power button on SP33. From Customer Images appear to be 3M Electronics’ which really can’t be beat. Haven’t shipped yet but once they arrive here will test out and report back right away as to their efficacy.
tRe switch: I put a drop of UV glue on the switch to form a small bump, let is spread until it almost reached the rim of the switch, hardened it with UV & the switch is much improved.
Yes I saw where you posted that, it’s what gave me the idea for the transparent bumper pads. Seemed potentially less messy and more economical as come 200 pieces for only ~$7; will apply some to all my flashlights’ tail caps as well so they don’t scratch the table top when stood up on it. Rest will offer here for the price of postage to anyone else in need, if I find them a dependable fix for the Sofirn’s little power button problem. Supposed to arrive this Tuesday so will post back then.
The 8.5 diameter 2.5 height clear silicone bumpers came in two styles, one a hemispherical section, the other a shorter disk with a smaller hemispherical center bump. Both respond quite well to the touch; former wins for svelte but found the latter slightly more effective in both magnifying and concentrating the measly little LED indicators under the power button when viewed from the side. Not a big deal.
Remains to be seen how long they adhere. Any problem and will try applying vulcanizing fluid (aka bicycle patch rubber cement) to the power buttons so as to bond the bumpers more permanently.
If there’s any interest I’d be willing to mail strips of these to anyone here in continental USA for just $1, which simply covers cost + postage.
In regards to Sofirn shipping batteries to Canada, the tracking numbers finally panned out. Shipping label created on next day (?); today being the 5th of March, label created on 6th by supplier (China is +12 UTC). So that explains the unusual behavior of their numbers, domestic tracking (just 16 digits).
After some Googling I deduced they are air shipping to US, ground to their Amazon warehouse in Canada and further processed thru Canada Post.
FastTech did the same as well as BG some time ago. Some wizardry.
AliExpress now lists 5000K as an option, although it is greyed out and not (yet?) available. Does anyone know whether there indeed will be a 5000K version anytime soon?
For shipping to the U.S., I was given a USPS tracking number on February 28th, a day or two after ordering. That number STILL does not register in the USPS system. Three contacts to Sofirn and no response. I did not bother playing the waiting game and filed a Paypal dispute. If they would have gotten back to me and tried to explain what was going on, I’d have been more patient. But simply ignoring my emails (while posting coupons for the batteries still on sale here) is just too poor of a business practice to me. I love their lights, but I cannot order from them anymore, either on their website or on Aliexpress.
Seemed potentially less messy and more economical as come 200 pieces for only ~$7; will apply some to all my flashlights’ tail caps as well so they don’t scratch the table top when stood up on it. Rest will offer here for the price of postage to anyone else in need, if I find them a dependable fix for the Sofirn’s little power button problem. Supposed to arrive this Tuesday so will post back then.
