Can we start a Flashlights Anonymous subforum? I think I need rehab.

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So I just realized I have the following currently en-route to me:

DQG 18650
Solarforce S2200
L3 Illumination L10 in white + pocket clip
FLEXcandles Asgard
Sunwayman R10A
Thunder AC680

I think I have a serious problem here guys. I got into this hobby because buying watches was getting too expensive and I ran out of ones that I wanted. It got so bad that I had to self impose a rule where I wont buy anything that doesn’t have the latest generation emitter in it (XP-G2, XM-L2 etc). Now I find myself on a quest to find a large collection of EDC lights that will clip to my pocket with these emitters and I am buying them like they are going out of style! On top of all that, I happened to become friends with a flashlight dealer and he keeps selling me things so cheap I cant turn them down :_(

If you think I’m being ridiculous, take a look at my OCD flashlight spreadsheet. I started collecting flashlights 6 months ago….

I need rehab where I am only allowed to use candles and whale oil powered lanterns. I think I need to stay with the Amish and raise a barn or something.

Admitting you have a problem is the first step, right? RIGHT??? HELLLLLLLLP!!!

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No problem……just start buying batteries, holsters, lenses and such for a few weeks. :slight_smile:

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Like going to a bar to ask for help with a drinking problem. :slight_smile:

As long as you are paying cash and not spending the house money I don’t see a problem at all… until after you get those lights and feel the need for more. :heart_eyes:

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Can you put yourself on a limit? Number of orders per month? Budgeted amount to spend per month? See a therapist? (My wife is one, an LPC, so I get my services for free.)

-Garry

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Ill start…
Hi, my name is RaceR86, and I am a flashoholic…

Its been a few months since I had less than 10 packages coming my way… I think I am getting there quite soon though. Inventory of parts and stuff is filling up… 0:)

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You may be sicker than I thought. First thing you need to do is destroy that spread sheet and get rid of that evidence. Someone could have you commited.

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My wife is too. LMHC. Nothing is free.lol.

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You have to revert back to the state where the flashlight collection has not started.

Stop fuelling the addiction.

Stop visiting BLF, and any flashlight forums.

Stop surfing sites to look for more lights, batteries, or parts.

Forget your credit card number, unlink them from Paypal, unlink cards from websites.

Set lower limits of spending for credit card per month - I see you have some expensive lights.

And, the key to stop overspending is to stop spending. It’s like the key to quit smoking is to stop smoking.

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With so many how are you enjoying what you already have?

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I’ve read nothing here to suggest anyone has a problem. I would like to congratulate oRAirwolf on his fine effort. You are like a world beating athlete in training. You dont hear them saying that they need rehab because they are training to hard. Now get on with it. Your training has been disrupted from these evil thoughts. Gold medals are in your future with the right dedication.

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Lucky man. My wife mentioned I need some kind of 12 step program myself

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It worked for me. Buying accessories and spares.

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I’m in for 1! Oh, wait, wrong thread :)!!

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If you go to a bar, how many would admit they are alcoholics?

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What kind of bar, and what time of day is it?
My names nick, and I’m a flashaholic. I have a problem. I’m supposed to be saving for more important things in life, but I keep dropping a lil here and a lil there.
If I only had more money to buy an sl3, an l3, a large head reflectored thrower… Maybe a certain light bar made by a certain genius member here. If you know what light bar I’m talking about, youmight be a flashaholic.

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from the average person’s point of view everyone on BLF are crazy people

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If you go to a bar, how many would admit they are alcoholics?[/quote

I’m not an alcoholic. Just practising. :wink:

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not training, so that someday you can live out your dream?

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Well, I put my XinTD V3 XM-L U3 1C, Trustfire X6, and my HD2010 up on the sales forum. This would be step 2 of the 12 step program…

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Just go to the Wallbuys site ,sale,on the hour for the next 8 or 9 hours.Try to buy anything you like,but it won’t let you.It won’t cure you, but you won’t be spending money today :slight_smile: