*3/13 Update the Review is in!* G700 "Chip In Fund"

This list is for people who want to contribute towards shipping costs, and a gift card to RMM for the owner of the G700, and the reviewer.

1. Yourrid $10
2. The Miller $5
3. 1dash1 $5
4. Andyman $5
5. flashination $10
6. ReManG $5
7. RMM $10 gift voucher (Given to Slim Pickens)
Total: $40.00

Expense Amount Remaining Funds
MECO Light from Banggood 6.99 33.01
Slim’s Shipping 6.80 26.21
Mhanlen Shipping 6.80 19.41
Giveaway Brett H 20.00
Remaining Funds 0.00

That is really funny M4D M4X. :bigsmile:

I will throw in $5 for this, I think it would be a good thing to show the BS… Not that we are the CR of flashlights, but some of the claims are so stretched with the G700 or the “800” model by the same company, it would be nice to show the light to those less informed about such things.

We also need a list of better lights for people to get besides the MECO. I have no suggestions except for the Convoy’s (C8, S2+, etc) and Thorfire C8, as it is on Amazon.

HERE is a link to an amazon search page (no affiliate links)

Xtar MC1 charger LINK

Samsung 2600mah batteries LINK

Sanyo 2600mah batteries LINK

An a big paragraph about good batteries that will last, basic LiIon safety, etc…

I am only using Amazon due to many people being able to buy there, but international links would be good too…

I think this is a great idea and the OP of the breakdown/review thread can keep adding whatever names these cheap lights reincarnate under as this goes on, there is already an “800” version with a different spelling. Reverse Search Engine Optimization and bring people to the good lights for less…

I can’t in good conscience support enriching the sellers of those scam lights, perhaps buy it from someone who has it already, reimburse them for their loss instead?

THAT!

Now that’s a great idea! Maybe someone will read this thread and chime in if they already have one. That would be ideal!

That is cool with me too, I would pitch in my $5 to go toward a convoy or whatever light as a trade with the seller. We would need the original packaging and such too I would think, this way there would be documentation on the lights specs….

Agree in full here!

+1!

5 US$ from me to help a scamed one!

Why do we have to prove what is already known and confirmed over and over again…?

Because as of yet, no one has seen what emitter is in there, nor the driver. As much as I don’t want to give those creeps a single penny, buying one directly from them would eliminate any kind of bias on the reviewers part. My original thread about the G700 has had +57,000 views, so being able to attach a side-by-side review of a Chinese light, and the G700 might reach a huge audience.

I couldn’t either.
One doesn’t have to roll around in dung to know it’s dung.

Also, today I ran into a friend I haven’t seen in awhile. He calls me the
“flashlight guy” and mentioned he was planning on buying a couple of “military grade flashlights for his son and himself” Of course I knew he was referring to the G700 and told him so.

Just to prove to yourself how pervasive this scam is, try Googling “G700 flashlight scam” and the first page of hits are ads for that very flashlight. Also on page 2, where the actual articles exposing the scam are located, some of the sites where those articles are located have supporting ads that advertise that same light!!!

In the Netherlands there is a saying, “vechten tegen de bierkaai” meaning fighing agains a too powerfull enemy / no use in fighting them.
This seems the same but people, if paid for by paypal, or via a system like AliExpres, it will not costs anything other them some time.
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Count me in for $5 when a scammed person is found who is no longer able to file a claim or dispute.
It would be so cool if we could find somebody and via testing
1 build a case so he/she gets a refund and the scammers feel it where it hurts
2 get into the google results showing everybody not to buy this (of just for $6 because, well to be frank it is worth that amount)

I’m of the mind that it’s a scam and that’s all anyone needs to know. Every claim I’ve seen is totally bogus, like it was used by any military or that it’s the toughest flashlight in the world. I just finally put up a blog post saying it’s a complete scam, and I dare them to sue me. What are they going to do, get a Marine Colonel to say “Yep, our unit used this model in Afghanistan” ? Aint gonna happen.

So, by testing it, I think you make people wonder at the back of their minds if it’s really a scam instead of saying in unison that it’s a scam. You are giving them a small measure of credibility by entertaining whether it’s real.

I'm in for $10. Guys - don't write this off. Check out your google search results - we are up there. google G700 review - you will see a total bogus scam review put up by the same company. If we had a review posted, it would be right up there in the google search results, and a 1000 times more honest.

We have to make it very clear this light is a scam, total scam. I get asked about this light a couple times a week, people taking it seriously. This is getting scary. I see thread titles on this light that are not making it clear what this light is. I agree - we can't critique it if we don't know anything bout it.

Things like this have to be stopped, and we, the independent flashlight experts have to make it clear to the potential non-tech buyer what's going on - they do and will see our threads and posts on this light. People are genuinely coming to us, looking for opinions on this. It's a public service - great opportunity for us.

If this helps:

Yes G700 SCAM 100%, Total G700 scam. $7 light being sold for $56 - same light, same specs.

Btw, the order page only lists credit cards, no PayPal. 2 week back order they claim - another scary thought so many are being sold.

A li’l illustration for this “event” :slight_smile:

Is it these people?

https://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:ESuuOSembcAJ:www.bbb.org/stlouis/business-reviews/gun-dealers/ilmg-in-saint-charles-mo-310593507/complaints+&cd=4&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us

Someone need to do a you tube review of the 7 dollar Meco

Title the Video. The 7 dollar Lumitact G700 flashlight. Review of Lumitact G700 like flashlight. Better than Lumitact G700?

Something that will come up when they SEARCH YouTube for Lumitact G700.

Give a honest review. Reference price where purchased. Then state viewers could also pay much more if it made them feel better.

Link your review on BLF, we can all comment on your review.

IKD Just a thought. I keep misspelling review. I before E dang it.

Chad

Sure looks like it. Very shady. They respond with “This case is solved” How do we know?? Sounds like just lies.

They told 1 person that he received the package before he even ordered it… Wow they must of been Pre-shipping his Pre-order.

I think we need to hack into their WordPress site and show the world who they really are and what they’re selling… Just a thought.