Saw this come through my email and was wondering if this was a good deal or not?
Surfire U2 Ultra $80.88
save your money and get something else, look for group buy on Nitecore MT26
Thanks for the imput, i will check out the mt26.
Timeless light. I own one. It is not as bright as xml@3A, not throwy as Predator but it is very good torch. Mike
Don’t be dissuaded. The Surefire has an MSRP of $299.00, which means you’ll ultimately derive more satisfaction from owning and using it: Price tag can change the way people experience wine, study shows | Stanford News Release
100 blinding lumen output 
Aha, so this is the “SureFire conflict” then?
It certainly is not a budget price i.m.o.
They themselves apparently consider this a real bargain…
Giving bad advice to fellow novice BLF is like …
i’d like to say this phenomenon affects gullible people, but i assume i will get flamed like crazy if i do
My $40 Klarus P1A is a disappointment compared to my $20 Convoy M1 (in brightness and utility), so i guess i have it all wrong according to that link.
Aha, I see.
Like Bose in audioland or Apple in computerland…
Selling a feeling of high end.
Scanning through the TAG clearance items, there are a number of nice Streamlight models on sale for 50% or more off. Also spotted a Leatherman Micra for $11.88. I’m thinking about some of the cold weather gear on sale and maybe a Streamlight Knucklehead.
I have bought a few clearance items, but I didn’t know how good the streamlight flashlights were.