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Ordered a 5C. Do you guys typically get the insurance when ordering from gearbest?

Also, tempted to get a 3C but will wait for group buy so OP gets credit.

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I ordered a 5C.

Hmm, that’s two On The Road group buys I’ve been in so far. How about a group buy for the 16340 zoomie i3, the 18650 tail switch M900, and/or the micro USB rechargeable 18650/26650 X5 ? Or am I asking for too much???

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Ordered 5C, thanks freeme!

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GB14 One 5C ordered.

Please keep us informed on the 3C.

Thanks.

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Not sure if it helps to post this now, but I’m in for a 3C if it happens later this month.

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I’ve only added the insurance if the order was over $50 but I would recommend it (only $1.52 for this)

However I ALWAYS use “Registered Air Mail” (7 - 15 business days) only about $1 extra for this. All of my Gearbest orders have arrived in about 12-15 days.

Looks like we’d have to wait anyhow:

3C SIMPLE PACK: Dispatch: Ships between Aug 20 - Sep 1

That would be after 8/24/16 Only thing I’m concerned is if the 3C group buy doesn’t happen and the price goes up.

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1A - one piece, full pack. Please pm me.

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I would like a 5c

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One 5C ordered, Thanks!

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Our group buy is for simple pack only.

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:+1: Yes, please - both of these!

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I would also like a 5c

not sure how this is done though, just registered

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t0d, AFIK you don’t need to do anything else, just by posting here you should receive a PM with the purchase link and the discount code to enter at checkout.

If you don’t receive a PM you can PM the OP to request it (it appears some are doing it that way) …Welcome to BLF!

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Coupon added to Original Post.

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Ordered 5C, thanks !

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Both of my cool white and neutral white models came in this afternoon.

Quick inspection and findings:

  • It is suppose to be 1000lm but it is clearly under-driven. Highest amp measured from tail is only 2.3A on Turbo for NW version.
  • 5C tint is now different (less rosy) from my first M3 sample. I also just discovered that my 2nd batch M3 5C is different from my review copy.
  • I suspect higher LED Vf for the new 5C which is another blow.
  • M6 has ~1.5mm integrated shelf.
  • No AR lens.
  • Machining and anodizing is 9.2/10 A grade for an under $23 light.
  • Reflector height is close to S2+. M6 reflector is about 1mm higher.

There are a couple of things to do for the upgrade:

  1. Spring is fairly thin for the contact board. Buyers may want to attempt to bypass them with thicker cable.
  2. Reduce the resistance through resistor stacking.
  3. MCPCB DTP is mandatory if you want to increase the current.
  4. Throw in a new pair of copper cables.
  5. AR lens for clarity and premium look.
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Will this work with a flat top unprotected cell? I’m assuming with LVP it should be okay as long as it fits?

Looks like from the taobao listing the full pack included a flat top cell, but hard to tell. (https://world.tmall.com/item/521071679812.htm)

Thanks!

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Just got mine in today. It has springs front and rear, so flat tops are fine.

I think the anodizing color is my favorite color on all lights, and this looks and feels just like the M3 anodizing, which is holding up great.

Less mod ability in this compared to the M3 in my view, but better thermal path as the LED shelf is direct to the body.

I prefer the M3 in comparison, but this is a nice light as well…. So happy they have a 5C option, this is a very nice tint…

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I held off on this to wait for the 3C, I thought the 5C might be a bit too warm for me. I do like my 4C convoys but they are a bit toward the warm side of neutral. Not sure if I’d like it much warmer, but I’m probably going to try the 5C in the M3.

To me the 3D XPL in my BLF A6 appears warmer than the 4C XML2 in my Convoy S2+ and S6, they’re very close but the 4C has a yellowish looking corona with white spill, where on the 3D you cant tell any color difference between the corona and spill it’s all the yellowish like the 4C’s corona. This is all when shining on a white wall of course.

ReManG, (or anyone) if you happen to have the a6 with 3D or Convoy with 4C, how this 5C compares to those.

EDIT: I see the beam comparison photos in the M3 review include a BLF A6 3D ENEDED, in those photos the M3 5C looks more pinkish than the A6 3D, but I’m not sure if the photos are exactly what you see in real life?

Also I wonder if the m6 with 3C might be a bit brighter than with 5C, I think it’s been mentioned the 5C may be T6 instead of U2.

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I see the 3C appears to be in stock now. Freeme would you be able to get the code to work for 3C for us now?