Lojik got banned from posting to this thread? What did he do?
There was an ugly argument. Let’s try to move on with this thread topic please, and anything else to me via PM if it’s really necessary. Thanks.
Not too happy with the delivery process thus far…
Ordered on 13 November - Specifically picked Nichia 519A 5000K which showed in stock.
I was actively communicating with Ivy and got DHL Shipping Upgrade added as an additional Item and Cost.
About 11 days after ordering on 24 November, I finally get an update - The carrier received a request from the shipper and is about to pick up the shipment
Since then, nothing, no further updates and no communication.
I’ve sent Ivy messages on Whatsapp with no replies.
At this stage I highly doubt that it will arrive in-time as these were meant to be Christmas gifts and my mistake for thinking that if I order something that shows In-Stock, I will get it within a month of ordering.
Edit: I also got an email today asking me to review the product which they fulfilled 14 days ago, apparently
I got an email on 23rd November to say Your order is on the way after ordering 10th November. Status is still Your package is waiting to be picked up by the carrier. Also got an email today asking for a review.
I’m neither surprised, nor worried. It’ll happen, eventually.
Always have a backup.
Edit: It started moving 15th December so should be here in the new year. Looking forward to it.
I ordered mine Nov 29, standard free shipping. I don’t think I received anything other than an order confirmation, but upon viewing my order, it’s going to be here tomorrow. Sorry to hear about your guys’ bad luck.
Just got my P01, eh, it’s a mixed bag. First the obvious, the giant switch, you’ll want to lock this one out. It’s also not the greatest feeling switch clickiness wise. The UI kind of sucks too, the chart on their site is confusing. Press and hold from off gets you the eco mode pair of outputs, ultra low and low (I don’t think the claimed outputs are right.) Press and hold to switch between them. If you keep holding, it will not toggle between them, you have to release each time. Single click turns off. There’s a mode memory with these modes, so whichever mode you turn it off in, it’ll turn back on the next time you press and hold from off.
Click from off gives you the general mode which always starts on medium, press and hold for high. Double click gets you turbo at any point.
This UI paired with this switch makes the light feel kind of sluggish.
It’s not all bad though, the body of the light looks and feels great (minus the switch protrusion) and the optic paired with the dedomed 519a creates a very well rounded beam. I’ll post more later if I find more observations after I play with it more.
EDIT: 9 clicks from off turns off aux lights. The switch kind of makes it hard to pull that off, at least for me.
EDIT 2: The included battery has a USB C port but no light to indicate a full charge.
My p02 has made it to the states, 17 days after tracking email. Maybe it will be delivered next week.
I appreciate your observations here. I’m waiting to receive one of these myself. I am mostly apprehensive about that UI. Too bad we can’t have Anduril2 but I’ve dealt with worse, I guess.
Does it feel bulky in your pocket? It looks like it might be a chubby little piglet.
I’ve been carrying bigger lights, so to me it doesn’t seem that bulky. I guess it’ll depend greatly on how you have the clicky positioned, that’s really the only thing that makes it relatively chubby. The clip leaves a bit to be desired as far as spring tension, I can see it falling out of thinner pants pockets.
In all honesty, this light makes me want Hank to make a 14500 light in a similar vein even more.
Thanks for your answer, defloyd77.
Has anyone disclosed whether or not this light runs on NiMh or alkalines?
Just tried NiMH, didn’t work at all. I don’t have alkalines to test, but I’m sure they probably won’t work either.
Website reviews indicate MASSIVE fulfillment problems with this model.
https://www.firefly-outdoor.com/products/fireflylite-p01-14500-edc-flashlight
I noticed that myself, I was going to purchase one and saw 13 1 star reviews out of 13 total reviews. I think I’ll wait a while and see if people receive there lights.
I hate when people rate the shipping/fulfillment in the place where they’re supposed to rate the actual item :person_facepalming:
All the more reason to actually read reviews of items.
What do you think about the 5lm moonlight, low and turbo mode?
My order hasn’t moved since 23rd November. I was told orange was not available so I chose black by email twice. Chased up my orders and it seems they had not seen my two emails as I was asked to pick another colour again. I have asked them to refund me if they can’t fulfill my order. I will wait until after Xmas and then go the PayPal route.I thought I would give Fireflies another chance, shame on me.
That’s really disappointing, I guess I won’t be ordering one. The quest continues!
That is disappointing to hear, I hope Fireflies can improve the shipment and communication. It seems like other sellers can do that, maybe they would be good to hire a ‘logistics’ person to help handle the shipment and order emails. That would improve significantly I think. But from what I hear it seems like they are a small company, but no excuses.
I hate it when companies send out emails saying your order has been fulfilled when it hasn’t and isnt even close to its intended destination. They deserve all those reviews.
Thanks for your feedback! :+1: