New member here as of about 8 minutes ago… Found this site after I made the mistake of buying a cheapo no-name light off of EBAY a few weeks ago and realizing my mistake here. I have seen the light so to speak and have a Romisen RC T601 on the way to start a collection off right (much to my wifes chagrin). Looking forward to exploring all the reviews and utilizing all the expert opinions and advice. T. Temple Law Enforcement Phx, AZ
Welcome to the forum , lightning210 
Do quite a bit of research before you decide what light will best suit your particular needs .
You will need a thower , a flooder , an EDC , a headlamp , a keychain light and at least one flashlight you buy just because it looks really cool . Or several .
Then buy a whole lot more flashlights . If necessary , invent new needs for your flashlights .
Get into modding flashlights when you realize that there are no commercially available lights that are perfect for you .
Keep us posted on your progress . Thanks .
All good advice from jack.
I also recommend you experiment with tints including high CRI nichia and warm crees. Different tints for different enviroments and tasks.
Welcome BTW 
Haha : ) I have always been somewhat obsessed with flashlights but never knew this subculture of people were out there. This forum was a nice surprise. I will definately be an active member.
Welcome to the forum. The above posts are warnings that this is an addictive hobby. Guard your wallet and spend wisely.
This place has a really good, mostly positive bunch. Definitely my favorite place to hang and learn.
Welcome to BLF! Hopefully you've already researched good batteries vs. cheap junk and chargers too.
-Garry
Welcome lighting210! May your true light collection begin
We're very glad to have you here, lightning210!
Welcome to BLF! Many flashlights will soon be arriving at your door in little yellow envelopes soon enough. 
As in the movie “The Matrix”, you have taken the red pill. You can’t go back. But if you could…would you want to?
You take the red pill - you stay in Wonderland, and BLF will show you how deep the rabbit hole goes.
welcome to BLF lighting210 and get ready to part with your money
BTW dadame… nice try with your spam… hopefully they ban you real quick
Welcome to the family, Lightning! You picked the best place to start your new obsession. :)
^^^ Words of wisdom, right there.
Welcome to the forum.