I don’t mind the logo but it serves no purpose. If it says “SPECIAL” edition might as well make it special: exclusive run with XPL-HI or high CRI SST-20 emitters instead of the floody Samsung. I’d love to have 5000k XPL-HI.
Maybe do something different with the clip and bezel like heat anodization, or maybe include a trit in the tail. These are easy to achieve and doesn’t require developing new drivers or messing with the programming.
Not that it will make the light fundamentally different, but it will give the logo a purpose/meaning.
You are expecting way too much. People always over estimate the purchasing power of BLF. I’ll be suprised if we even get 2 dozen participants in this group buy. Asking for custom made parts for such small numbers is asking the manufacturer to eat the cost and lose money.
As for the BLF label, I don’t care whether it is there or not. It actually looks kind of neat. But what matters to me is the performance and the fixed UI in these two lights.
This is so true. It is truly the First-world problems. People nowadays only pay attention to the appearances of their light as the sign to show off, rather than the important parts which are performance, UI, runtime, ergo/carry etc. :person_facepalming: If you need a light to match your style, just buy custom flashlights.
BLF definitely do Not have The “SPECIAL” purchasing power that many members though. Keep in mind the forum is “Budget Light forum”
What would be the cost of the components if purchased separately ?
How much would we be saving ?
How is this a BLF special edition ?
Doesn’t this cheapen the BLF special edition brand ?
Shouldn’t we have more respect for the BLF special edition logo ?
Manker really has a lot of nerve putting the BLF logo on their light when it’s not designed by a BLF group.
Woah, PJ22. First off… instead of typing a rant, try to read (the answers to most of your questions are contained within this short thread) and then do a little bit of math. It’s only addition and subtraction, hopefully most of us are capable of that. List price of the MC13 is $53. List price of the E14 III is $55. The 18650 tube on its own is $12, but since we’re getting 2 tubes and not an “extra” tube, we’ll throw that out and call it a wash. The “BLF Special” price is $75. $53 + $55 - $75 = $33 savings (vs list price) which translates to a 30% discount. Not to mention it takes effort for Manker to do a special run and packaging. EDIT: I forgot that the “normal” lights ship with a 18350 battery, so that’s something to consider.
And sorry… I didn’t realize that “BLF special edition” was a brand. Does someone own that?
Wait… putting the letters BLF on a flashlight and then selling it to members of BLF for a special price is bad? I don’t know about you, but if I want something monogramed, that usually is an extra fee.
Sounds like some people need to take a chill pill. Don’t want to support Manker? Then don’t buy this set, nor any of their lights. Has Manker gotten a bad rap on BLF in the past? Sure. Can people change? Can companies change? Will you ever give someone a second chance, or will you remain bitter for the rest of your life?