If this is in the wrong spot, please move it to the correct section. I was thinking about purchasing one or two Astrolux flashlights new from a dealer. I was just wondering if anyone had a suggestion on a simple, reliable, and safe website/dealer from which to purchase from. I am in the USA.
I’m not planning on making the purchase soon and will probably do a little more research before I decide on what models, but found it a little confusing when I tried “googling” a place to purchase them new. I don’t mind paying a couple dollars more to use a reputable and vetted dealer with a simple online ordering protocol.
Some Astrolux models are made by Mateminco. Same flashlight, just different branding. They have an official store on Aliexpress. But it depends on the models you’re interested in. I have no experience with them though.
I’d almost say that it’s mutually exclusive, but that would be exaggerating. The problem is more whether or not it will arrive in 1 piece. Notoriously bad packaging (shared 1st place together with Amazon) and no customer service whatsoever.
Astrolux lights can be cheaper because the door that says Quality Control is actually a broom closet. You can either receive a light that will outlive you or a light that’s DOA.