EDIT: If everyone in the game could post in the thread on the day you receive the box and the day you ship to the next person it would really help me keep track of things. Also don’t forget to post a picture of what you take out… Thanks everyone!
Hi BLF friends,
All participants must be in the Continental USA. You must have been a BLF member with an account at least 6 months old and in good standing. To join the game comment in the thread “Count me in for the Game”.
The game works like this. I will ship a box full of lights to the first participant. That person will take a light or lights (details below) out, and then ship the remaining lights to the next person. You can add lights to the box if you want to but it is not required. The only cost to play the game is the shipping expense you will incur sending the box of remaining lights to the next person (in the Continental USA, with tracking).
I will ship a large box containing three smaller boxes.
Box #1: PREMUIM LIGHTS
-The lights in this box have a value of at least $150
-If you take a light from this box you get only one light. Do not take anything from box #2
Box #2: MIDRANGE LIGHTS
-The lights in this box have a value of $25-$100
-If you take from this box you can have multiple lights. Probly 2-4 lights for a combined value of up to $175 total. If you take from box #2 do NOT take anything from box #1.
Box #3: BONUS LIGHTS
-Regardless of which box #1 or #2 you chose to take from, you can also have lights from this box. You can still take a couple from this box, plus there is a small bag of miscellaneous parts you can take what you want from (things like head straps, lanyards or battery chargers).
Box #1 Examples:
-Left is a Lumintop Ant Man LEP TI. Retail $189 This one still has the box and is in mint condition
Right Nealsgadgets LEP. Retail $165 These are the cheapest of the four premium lights I put in box #1
Box #2 Examples:
There are more lights in box 2 than this, but this is a good sampling of what type of lights you can expect in there.
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Box #3 Examples:
I forgot to take a picture, but this box is mostly full of Lumencaft FL1s and some 800 lumen LED upgrades for Maglite. The FL1s are new in box with battery. The dropins are either slightly imperfect or they have an LED in them that no longer matches our current offering.
To recap: You can choose a single flashlight from Box #1, or 2-3 flashlights from box #2, and still take extra lights from Box #3.
If you want to play
-Comment in the thread “Count me in for the game”. You will be added to the list. The box will be shipped to the first person who comments. Then that person will ship the remaining lights to the next person on the list (at his or her own expense).
FAQ:
1. Can I take lights out of the boxes and play with them before choosing a light?
YES, feel free to try them out, just make sure you don’t drain the batteries too much, and be sure to repack them as perfectly as possible.
2. How much will it cost me to ship to the next person?
I would be prepared for $25-$50 dollars depending on how far down the list you are. The box I’m shipping to the first person contains some large heavy lights, so the box weighs 32lb. I expect it to decrease rapidly after the first couple people take lights out, but it could also go up if they add lights. If you don’t feel like risking that kind of money is “fun” you shouldn’t play. However I’ve done everything I can to make sure no one gets “shorted”.
3. Who do I sent my shipping info to?
Only to the person ahead of you in line. Send it to them via Private Message here on BLF. Do not send me your info, and do not post it in the thread.
3. How long can I keep the box before I re-ship it?
Try to keep the turn around quick 2-3 days.
5. What kind of shipping should I use?
Something WITH Tracking. USPS, UPS or Fedex are all fine. However you should check with the person you are shipping to and make sure they can receive packages from your preferred shipper.
3. What happens when the box starts getting low on flashlights?
When the box gets below a retail value of $200 bucks or so the last person with it will just keep what remains. If you get the box and you think its getting to that point PM me and we can look over it.
6. Should I tell people what’s in the box?
No. Only post a picture of what YOU took OUT of the box.
7. Should I tell people what I added to the box (if I choose to add something)?
That is up to you. If you would like say what YOU added to the box, don’t be shy.
