
[...] I decided not to waste my time with some more back and forths as you well said, so I asked the manufacturer [...]
evankouros:
[…]
Please inform if all of these Winter gift set you have produced (from the begining up to now) are the upgraded V.2 (without the lockout drain bug that battery dies in a couple of days), or if you had also produced some V.1 that are out in the market for sale (I've asked some sellers but they haven't answered clearly so far).
The answer I received a few minutes ago from Nitecore wasn't enlightening (odd for a flashlight manufacturer :P ), so I had to ask again.

INFO_NITECORE:[…]
For the Tip, we don't have any version 1 now.
Please feel free to contact the dealer for more purchasing details.Any further question please let me know.
Thanks,
NITECORE[...]
Regarding the TIP Winter thanks for the info that you don't have any more TIP V1 stock (with the lockout drain bug), but my question is if all the TIPs Winter gift set you have produced (from the begining up to now) are the upgraded V2 (without the lockout drain bug), or if you had also produced some V1 (that could be out in the market for sale from various sellers).
I've asked many times some sellers, but they haven't answered clearly. I must inform you that there's a great interest and discussion regarding V1 or V2 of the TIPs at flashlight forums I participate (e.g. BudgetLightForum).Please answer clearly to this question, because I need to understand if I'll buy some TIPs Winter now, or I'll pass and wait till all V1 are sold.
I don't know if they're gonna give me a straight answer (finally!), but the good news is the info Trevi_lux wrote here:

[…]
Nitecore confirm me a few minutes ago that Tip Wintern edition "the winter edition is definitely from a newer batch without the lockout issue".
(The person that comment, I think is quite reliable.)
Gearbest, I recently ordered a Tool Ti cool white, you sent me a non-working nichia version.

Gearbest, I recently ordered a Tool Ti cool white, you sent me a non-working nichia version.
Leave the inside of the flashlight battery for 10 minutes

Liber8:
Gearbest, I recently ordered a Tool Ti cool white, you sent me a non-working nichia version.
Leave the inside of the flashlight battery for 10 minutes
I did that
Bypass tailcap with piece of wire, does it work now?

Gearbest, I recently ordered a Tool Ti cool white, you sent me a non-working nichia version.
They did the same thing to me too, although my Nichia-one worked… Their own labelling was incorrect, hence the wrong model…
After e-mailing back and forth, I finally received satisfactory compensation and kept the wrong model…
Good news (as I understand, cause that "be" confuses me) from Nitecore:
Hi Evan,
Thanks for your reply.
Yes, all the Christmas Tip are be updated, please don't worry about the battery drain issue.
[...]
Hi guys,
good news, prolem fixted, now US member could order battery from US-LA warehouse with freeshipping, wish you could like it

Hi guys,
good news, prolem fixted, now US member could order battery from US-LA warehouse with freeshipping, wish you could like it
Thank you so much
Dec 14th
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1. JetBeam II PRO Ti LED Flashlight
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price —- $66.99 ( one account, one chance, avaible before Dec 31th )
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coupon is avaible at 18:00 on Dec 14th in Beijing Time
2. special deals for battery , the date is Beijing Time ( if don’t see the right price, add card to check when the flash sales begain
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what’s more
buy US18650VTC6 3120mAh 30A 3.6V 18650 Li-ion Battery ( 1&2&4&8 version ) will gain double points during Dec 14th - Dec 31th
2089 mapache is the winner of the game, congratulations, winners please contact me before Dec $20 with your GearBest account
Part 2: VIP coupon price
as some reasons, some after coupon price can’t be shown on the page, you need to use the coupon to check,
but it’s giving us a chance to have a game, the first person who could list all the products which are not shown the right price will gain a $10 gift card. Who will be the winner, looking forward to it —— this game will closed on Dec 13th
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Dec 15th
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PRICE —- 50.99
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LINK —- http://www.gearbest.com/led-flashlights/pp_277704.html
coupon is avaible at 20:00 on Dec 15th in Beijing Time
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US18650VTC6 its genuine sony isnt it ?

US18650VTC6 its genuine sony isnt it ?
I want to believe they are . Ordered 4 , and I’m waiting now .
No one ever reported fake batteries from GB. Even early 30Q-s which have dirty wrap was genuine. I grabbed 4 of them for less then 10$!

nofearek9:
US18650VTC6 its genuine sony isnt it ?
I want to believe they are . Ordered 4 , and I’m waiting now .
same here ,but i didnt like the answer in this customer question :
” Question:
Hello this is brand Sony or replic?
Reply:
Hello skns,
It is a well qualified Chinese brand battery which has many good reviews.
”

giorgoskok:
nofearek9:
US18650VTC6 its genuine sony isnt it ?
I want to believe they are . Ordered 4 , and I’m waiting now .
same here ,but i didnt like the answer in this customer question :
” Question:
Hello this is brand Sony or replic?Reply:
Hello skns,
It is a well qualified Chinese brand battery which has many good reviews.
“
It’s not allowed to sell Sony cells, so it’s a well qualified Chinese brand which has many good reviews.