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” 
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.
That has to be them. Pretty scary stuff considering one guy got charged 3 times and it sounds like he only ordered one light.
The fact that you can’t use PayPal is pretty disconcerting as well. That would really suck if we all pooled out money together to buy the light, and then someone got stuck with 3 different charges on their credit card. As much as I’d love to take these guys down a notch, it might be better to find someone with the light, and borrow it for a review.
I think we need to send it to mhanlen for a tongue and cheek review.
I will throw in $5.00.
He does have a catalog of beamshots to compare with….
If you want to spread the word, get a pic like the one above plastered over social media.
A couple of rounds on Facebook will capture many people’s attention
I received one of these for Xmas. I’d seen this in banner ads all the time while using my parents’ PC. It came with a dumb charger and 2 “protected” “4.2Ah” cells, which are undoubtedly old laptop pulls. I also looked at the emitter. It’s a LatticeBright clone of the original XM-L (surprise).
The box. Cheap thermoplastic (likely recyclable LDPE).
The contents. Light still in the crinkly wrapping.
I highly doubt the cells have any of the claimed protection circuitry. IlluminationSupply Kinoko IMR cells are among the shortest cells I’ve seen.
The mere safety of this kludge of a package is highly questionable.
Bless my parents. They’d always want me to do what I wish with a gift.
Such a review would be great thing to see, especially if mhanlen did it. He’s funny and from my understanding his YouTube channel has considerable reach.
I’d be more than happy to ship this to the designated reviewer at my expense if I were to get $56 and a comparison review in exchange. I would then purchase an Xtar MC1 charger, two Convoy S2+, and two protected Samsung cells for exactly $55.99 at Mountain Electronics to gift to my parents.
Yes and in the review your choosen package could (and should) be compared to the G700
And now that a just cause with no extra money to the scammers involved is found I am definitely in for $5,-!
I recon Slim Pickens also chips in and we are at 25
Maybe ship the cells to HKJ, and the G700 to someone who has an integrated sphere and is willing to make a comprehensive review?
I just bought almost exactly the same package deal for a relative. Mc2, 3 protected Samsung cells, and 2 S2+.
There's $25 not listed yet, with your $5 it's up to $45.
Nice
Four more for $5 and we’re there
Probable easiest if we give slim pickings a gift card at RMM?
Look like they are labeled “Klonefire”
That is hilarious.
Truth in advertising, people!
That is an excellent idea!
Count me in for a $5.00 contribution.