trying to consolidate all ZeusRay posts

[freeme (youtube.com/@1thedeals)]

Here you go :)
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/NEW-Ultrafire-Black-2000LM-CREE-XM-L-T6-LED-Flashlight-18650-Zoomable-Flashlight/2023778985.html

@Tom E

I don't think so... Only ZeusRay branded, only from the one source of DealMetic.com. freeme - you got a link? Also note the design of most of these SK73 clones is different than the ZeusRay - the ZeusRay has a wider flood mode due to it's closer position of the lens to the LED. I sanded down the crenelation of the bezel on my ZeusRay.

I got my first batch of XM-L2 U3 1A's from Hank at IOS, and replaced the XM-L2 U2 1A I had in the ZeusRay last night. Results are outstanding.

With a fresh Samsung 25R, build is Nanjg with 11 7135's, total of 3.85A, XM-L2 U3 1A on Noctigon, screwed down to pill, 22 AWG wires, replaced the tail switch with an Omten, wired both springs:

3.92A tail reading, lumens (full flood): 1,370 @start, 1,306 @30 secs, throw (zoomed out): 21 kcd (measured at 5 m)

This is the best #'s I've gotten from any zoomie, and it's a 21% boost from the XM-L2 U2 1A I had in there, but, that XM-L2 U2 1A may have been suspect since it had something wrong with the dye (doggie icon showed in zoomed out beam pattern).

[freeme (youtube.com/@1thedeals)]

Not the same. Unless you do not mind hollow pill with XM-L T6.

@Manx

Flat bezel spotted.

Hi Freeme, do you think it is the same light? With solid pill/xml2/same range of lumens/etc etc?

[Tom_E]

Funny, the AliExpress listing says: Crenellated strike bezel for enhanced self-defense

[Manx]

Guys, can you give me some advices?
I’m not a really fans of zoomie light…I got an Ultrafire Z5 clone, 2x 18650, about 600/700 real lumens (they sell for 1600 :bigsmile: ) when use 2 good cells like Eagletac…Z5 Trustfire very good flood and nice throw (I have paid it only 9$ shipped)

…and I know that we are talking just about 7,99$ shippend, and seem they are bucks well spend…but, I got to buy others light (my list is long ), and maybe this Zeusray it’s just a copy of Z5 ( just a little more lumens and only 1x18650), and at the moment can save 7,99$ for something else.

What do you think about?

[Angler]

@Manx

Guys, can you give me some advices?
I’m not a really fans of zoomie light…I got an Ultrafire Z5 clone, 2x 18650, about 600/700 real lumens (they sell for 1600 :bigsmile: ) when use 2 good cells like Eagletac…Z5 Trustfire very good flood and nice throw (I have paid it only 9$ shipped)

…and I know that we are talking just about 7,99$ shippend, and seem they are bucks well spend…but, I got to buy others light (my list is long ), and maybe this Zeusray it’s just a copy of Z5 ( just a little more lumens and only 1x18650), and at the moment can save 7,99$ for something else.

What do you think about?

Get a Zeusray, you really can’t go wrong. You will probably prefer it over your Z5, as it will be twice as bright, half the weight, and you will begin to feel like Zeus himself once you use it.

Also it works great attached to a hat using the included clip. For me this is the best feature, and it is secure enough for walking jogging or biking.

[freeme (youtube.com/@1thedeals)]

3 weeks have gone but my 2nd batch has not arrived yet. First batch only took 9 days. Their back-order is now at -48.

[guitar89]

@Angler

…. Get a Zeusray, you really can’t go wrong. You will probably prefer it over your Z5, as it will be twice as bright, half the weight, and you will begin to feel like Zeus himself once you use it.

Also it works great attached to a hat using the included clip. For me this is the best feature, and it is secure enough for walking jogging or biking.

Nice idea, but seems a bit heavy on the front.

@freeme

3 weeks have gone but my 2nd batch has not arrived yet. First batch only took 9 days. Their back-order is now at –48.

The number isn’t quite realistic. I order when the back-order number is about –7, but the item arrive just around same time as first batch. THEN the back-order number still same.

Order another unit, haven’t arrive (longer period than last time, forgot what no. am I in the queue though) it aren’t that bad as it seems.

[light_junkie]

@guitar89

@Angler

…. Get a Zeusray, you really can’t go wrong. You will probably prefer it over your Z5, as it will be twice as bright, half the weight, and you will begin to feel like Zeus himself once you use it.

Also it works great attached to a hat using the included clip. For me this is the best feature, and it is secure enough for walking jogging or biking.

Nice idea, but seems a bit heavy on the front.

@freeme

3 weeks have gone but my 2nd batch has not arrived yet. First batch only took 9 days. Their back-order is now at –48.

The number isn’t quite realistic. I order when the back-order number is about –7, but the item arrive just around same time as first batch. THEN the back-order number still same.

Order another unit, haven’t arrive (longer period than last time, forgot what no. am I in the queue though) it aren’t that bad as it seems.

I went into detail with Vince @ Dealmetic did he ever get back to you at about the quality issues you had with your ZeusRay?

[guitar89]

@light junkie

I went into detail with Vince @ Dealmetic did he ever get back to you at about the quality issues you had with your ZeusRay?

nothing for me at my side, no email, no inbox, no pm. Hope they will quietly put a replacement bezel in my order, hehe.

[freeme (youtube.com/@1thedeals)]

Good to know that they are coming out with new model soon. Please tell Vince to continue to produce more Zeusray zoomies.

[Chicken_Drumstick]

@freeme

3 weeks have gone but my 2nd batch has not arrived yet. First batch only took 9 days. Their back-order is now at –48.

I ordered one on the 26th Sep. Didn’t hear anything and not received anything. I emailed Dealmatic on the 9th Oct, this was their reply:

@Dealmatic

hi, thank you for your support,

when the order is made, the item is backorder,

since last week to this week that is public holiday in china,

and it delay the shipment to us.

sorry for the delay, item should be back to stock next week,

and we will post it, or if you do not want to wait,

please let us know, we can refund to you first, and let you know when he item back in stock.

thank you,

dealmetic

Hoping it’s now shipped, but I didn’t pay for a tracking number, so have no idea. I also did the express checkout via PayPal. Thought I’d get a confirmation email, but no, only PayPals.

Hope the light turns up, else it’ll have to be a PayPal claim. Happy to give it a few more weeks yet though.

[hank]

“Nothing, nothing, nothing.”
— Tuli Kupferberg (1923-2010)

[guitar89]

There is one more factor contributing to delay:
Custom Delay

[hank]

Dealmetic shows four lights in stock now and the sidebar on the main page no longer says it’s back-ordered.
Checking my order status, that still shows it back-ordered.
I emailed to ask about shipping my order — order was placed Sept. 17th.

I’d buy more, if I knew they were shipping and shipping good quality stock at this point.

[vex_zg]

I ordered on 2014-09-18, it’s been more than a month and I received no shipping notification. Should I wait or ask for a refund? I contacted dealmetic 2 weeks ago, they said they will ship in one week from then.

[hank]

hm, the Ali Express link posted at trying to consolidate all ZeusRay posts
for the same light from their other web store for $14
has a “$5 coupon”
but strangely after they tell you you got the coupon available
and try to buy the light
it has no coupon discount available.

Which cup is the little pea under? shuffle… shuffle ….shuffle …

Hey, look, they’re showing the “solid pillow hole” feature — same light — under yet another name now! This one for under $11:
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Free-Shipping-Mini-Portable-2000-Lumen-Zoomable-CREE-XM-L-L2-LED-Flashlight-Torch-lanterna-B6/2019159035.html

[hank]

Oh, and nevermind those $5 off coupons they claim to offer on the page: they eventually show up as

US $5 off $175.00
Valid Time: 21 Oct,2014 12:40:21 ~ 24 Oct,2014 12:40:21
Restrictions: Only used on one order value ≥ US $175.00
Application: All items for this store
From: Oct 9 to Oct 31

Yes, it’s a shell game. Keeps you guessing and hoping that somewhere, there’s the flashlight they told us they wanted to sell.

[Ledsmoke]

Now it is back to backordered. Maybe I picked up the last one. I hope I receive both I have ordered. I want this more than the three groupbuy X6 lights.

I like zoomies. Yeah! :-p

[hank]

10/21 email says:
hi, our shipment arrived, and the package post day before yesterday.
sorry for the delay.
thank you,
dealmetic

So, starting the delivery calendar at 10/21

[Tom_E]

@hank

hm, the Ali Express link posted at trying to consolidate all ZeusRay posts for the same light from their other web store for $14 has a “$5 coupon” but strangely after they tell you you got the coupon available and try to buy the light it has no coupon discount available. Which cup is the little pea under? shuffle… shuffle …shuffle … Hey, look, they’re showing the “solid pillow hole” feature – same light – under yet another name now! This one for under $11: http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Free-Shipping-Mini-Portable-2000-Lumen-Zoomable-CREE-XM-L-L2-LED-Flashlight-Torch-lanterna-B6/2019159035.html

Definitely looks like the same thing. Good to see DealMetic has a great deal on these for $8 still, if in stock.