Still great deals at their "current" regular prices though! I do predict we'll see these rise in the future.
-Garry
Yup, still great indeed.
Does anyone know how DX started out? Did they raise their prices once they gained popularity?
I am a little confused about XML tints and catalog numbers.
The T5 is listed as "T5-5C1 / 4000K" whereas the T4 is listed as "T4-7C / 5000K"
Shouldn't the tint on T5 = 5000K and T4 = 4000K? In other words, the T5 should be " "T5-5C1 / 5000K", and T4 should be "T4-7C / 4000K"
It looks like those numbers are reversed. Great prices on these. I want to order but would like to get some confirmation I will receive the correct tint.
I believe a 7C should be between 3000k & 3500k. I could be wrong and expect to be corrected if I am. A 5C bin should be between 4000k & 4500k
Not sure Hill, although if you're thinking a T5 always equates to a 5000k, and same for the T4, that's not right. The bin doesn't really mean anything in regards to tint (although lower tints tend to be lower bins).
Anyway, I just noticed FastTech added new drivers such as the LD-29. Check the new arrivals page for Dec. 20th! I also see P60 driver rings? Handy for those 20mm to 17mm adaptations (I think).
-Garry
So 7C = ~3000K, 5C1 = ~4000K and 3C = ~5000K
Thanks Gary. I also have that driver from Intl-outdoor.com. Nice driver that can handle 1 - 2 cells.
@ JohnnyMac and M3TAL_L0RD, thanks for the info. It is very helpful.
Darn, I was just about to place another order…sigh
I have ordered yesterday the smallest bear grills knife LOL just in time with the coupon…
But too sad I still have things for 30 $ in my shopping cart…
any new coupon code from fasttech? my 18650 charger crapped out, saw some interesting iphone accessories and many small things i need.
Thanks again everyone for your comments and suggestions.
We have taken notes of several requests made here such as batteries and hobby chargers. I’m not going to make a list here but we have definitely got them on our lists.
The GOTECH coupon was scheduled to expire on 12/15/2012 though it was allow a little overtime. We’re preparing a BLF exclusive coupon and that should be ready short after Christmas.
Just a quick update on shipping: as demonstrated by action, FastTech is highly committed in shipping times. However, we have noticed massive USPS delays for orders shipped after Dec 12, 2012. This is obviously caused by the Christmas season.
Delays are happening virtually at all points along the delivery pipeline. We’ve seen orders stuck in the California sorting center since Dec 14, 2012, orders waiting for flights for a week, and even orders sitting in the “arrival at unit” state (delivery post office) for almost a week.
If your order is affected, we feel the same frustration you do and we are very sorry about it. FastTech works very hard to get orders out of its doors. Once they are out, there is really not much we can do. But if your order looks “stuck” according to online tracking, please let us know and we’ll try our best to find out its current status.
Thanks again everyone for your orders and understanding!
Keep up the great work and low prices!
Fasttech,
Thank you for your hardwork and efforts to expedite shipments. I have an order placed after 12/15 that has been sitting in HK waiting for acceptance. I understand this is out of your control and feel the frustration that many of us do. However, I also understand this is likely due to the holiday rush and represents something that is out of the norm for the remainder of the year.
Please continue to update your catalog with items suggested hear and you will find us very happy to continue placing orders.
Happy Holidays.
Amazingly quick response (DX, please, ask these guys how they manage….). Copy and paste of the email they sent me:
“Hi flacomuchacho,
I’m sorry about these problems. They are definitely caused by oversights in the product QC process.
We’ll send you a replacement flint (large sized) and a butane base/stand right away.
You will receive a shipment notification and a new tracking number when the replacements ship. You can also find and track your replacement shipment within your FastTech account.
We have already run through our inventory and have made sure the products are now correct.
Please let us know if there is anything else we can help with. Thanks!
Kind regards,
Kyle
Customer Advocate”
No BS, they plainly acknowledge their mistake and give a solution and improve their service. Elegant and simple. This policy may be costly in the beginning for them, but they make sure we become their marketing department. Even the simple invoice they include makes them look way more serious than the rest.
I’m waiting for my first package but I guess the weather here doesn’t let a fast delivery.
Then, I received a mail a week ago. They said a flashlight optics pack of 5 could have been sent in single quantity and I may receive only one item instead of 5. They warned me that I should be sure I get the right amount of items otherwise just post them for 4 items more to be sent.
Warning without incident isn’t something we are used to. 
Thanks for the nice GOTECH extension!
We eagerly wait for the exclusive discount. :san:
Happy holidays and keep up the good work. 
Anyone see the option they have for Sanyo’s?
Did Sanyo even make a 3100mah? or a 2800mah for that matter?
The product description doesn't even match the selection "model" box label under the price.
-Garry
Yeah they do. The 2800 mah ones are 4.3v though.
I think they also make a 3100 mah one that is 4.35v but I can't seem to find it anywhere.
I just placed a $50+ order for tons of little parts, including a generic 105C (I'll report back on what components it has). Ordered some more drivers for custom programming, a car charger, and Arduino stuff. I'm excited!