[PART 1] Official BLF GT Group Buy thread. Group buy officially closed! Lights shipping.

g_sintornillos · 2017-07-28T02:00:17.000Z

The Miller:

Good point about taxes, this needs talking to LT about, DHL is then not the best solution for a lot of buyers, thanks for the heads up!

DHL is good for me
Uruguayan residents can use a franchise, 3 packages of up to 200UD (including shipping fees) per year tax free via express courier
This year I still have 2 options available, of these, 1 was reserved for the GT

tatasal · 2017-07-28T02:30:05.000Z

If there is no other option other than DHL, then it’s a no go for me as taxes will make it as if I’m buying a TN42.

Evo1986 · 2017-07-28T03:56:41.000Z

Did my post get deleted? Huh that’s wierd…can I be put on the list for a light please. Thanks

Neal · 2017-07-28T04:07:02.000Z

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Did my post get deleted? Huh that’s wierd…can I be put on the list for a light please. Thanks[/quot]

because the NDM can’t send over 2kg.
the BLF GT with package will be about 2.5-3kg. so we have to send the mail like DHL.
we will declare low so for Europe members may need to pay customs.

we also think about divide into two part,
but it will increase the shipping fees, and will will add the risk of damage or missing part in shipping.

Regards,
Neal

pepinfaxera · 2017-07-28T04:28:54.000Z

agree to pay + two packages.
I assume extra expenses for two packages.
Very expensive DHL
Customs + commission DHL.

Neal · 2017-07-28T07:24:27.000Z

pepinfaxera:

agree to pay + two packages.
I assume extra expenses for two packages.
Very expensive DHL
Customs + commission DHL.

we will talk with this.
I am also hate customs.

The_Miller · 2017-07-28T07:39:58.000Z

Yes all can rest assure, the input on taxes is noted.
We will talk about what is best for all involved and report back when there is news

Litefighter · 2017-07-28T08:09:23.000Z

As The Miller said, some of the first 555 may back out. There’s an unfortunate chance I won’t have the funds when the time comes but I’m happy there’s a backup list for fellow enthusiasts.

BobbyMK · 2017-07-28T08:22:50.000Z

I am one of the ones that will not escape the import tax no matter what for this size of package, but i am okay with that. What i am not okay with is that if shipped with DHL they will charge additional $30 for the work they do here locally, not fun.

The_Miller · 2017-07-28T08:49:39.000Z

MARK
and list updated (core list in OP)

Noted

we are debating it, when there is news it will be posted ASAP

Alux · 2017-07-28T09:09:17.000Z

Can you put me down for one, please!

Agro · 2017-07-28T10:42:37.000Z

I wonder…what’s the use for 1 Mcd throwers?
I got Utorch UT02 recently which does c.a. 120kcd.
Of five modes, I don’t need anything stronger than the second. Others are fun, but I see well enough anything that’s close enough to matter.
So….aside from having fun, why 1 Mcd?

The_Miller · 2017-07-28T10:48:13.000Z

Come on, it should be a hoot to flashy flash communicate with the people onboard the ISS

Funny things aside, looking far can be useful, for me it is for sure.

Then I discovered the tight beam of a thrower can be nice for other purposes, we had that party in a barn with ceiling at least 7 meters high.
There was no light, the TN42 on MED in a corner pointing at the roof gave a nice light without blinding and the Q8 with a simple cup as diffuser lighted the table.

Then there is giggles and the sheer fun of seeing a beam of light going far and beyond

DavidEF · 2017-07-28T10:54:25.000Z

Agro:

I wonder…what’s the use for 1 Mcd throwers?
I got Utorch UT02 recently which does c.a. 120kcd.
Of five modes, I don’t need anything stronger than the second. Others are fun, but I see well enough anything that’s close enough to matter.
So….aside from having fun, why 1 Mcd?

Well, aside from having fun, most people probably don’t have a real use for it! But, there are some people on BLF that have said they live in areas that are big and open and have dangers that need to be seen as far away as possible. The further away the dangers can be seen, the more time the person has to act in their defense.

Enderman · 2017-07-28T11:23:23.000Z

It’s not all about super long distance, higher candela also means that at a closer distance the spot will be brighter.
Or, that you can still have very far throw on a lower brightness mode with longer battery runtime.

bigrick · 2017-07-28T11:27:07.000Z

Count me in for one !

Texas_Ace · 2017-07-28T12:13:33.000Z

This is also why I think an XHP70 version would be real nice, basically like a super sized L6 that should throw about twice as far.

Enderman · 2017-07-28T12:23:16.000Z

Texas_Ace:

This is also why I think an XHP70 version would be real nice, basically like a super sized L6 that should throw about twice as far.

XHP35 is a good compromise in the middle between throw and output.
People who want throw can mod it with an XP-G2, while people who want output can put an XHP70 or XHP70.2

All that’s needed is the LED on a 6v MCPCB Cree XHP70.2 P2 1A on DTP MCPCB
And the driver 46mm - SRK 32x 7135 Driver - V2
Easy mod tbh, no need to make a completely separate product just for a different LED.

Texas_Ace · 2017-07-28T14:41:53.000Z

You want the 12V XHP70 mcpcb. That way you can use the stock driver with a resistor mod and the whole process is super simple.

The stock driver is FAR FAR better then 7135’s.

The stock driver is good for around 5A @ 12V, which is plenty for an xhp70.

The xhp70 is most likely to remain a mod but a very simple mod.

The_Miller · 2017-07-28T13:02:59.000Z

OP Updated with:

shipping confirmed:
when ordering you need to say DHL or alternative shipping.
Those in countries where DHL shipping causes lots of taxes ask alternative, and the GT will be send in two parcels.

Costs for the first 555 is $111,-

Second followup groupbuy is agreed upon.
We will PM everybody in the 555 groupbuy list when the GO is given and all is supposed to order for after 5 days people on a spot after 555 get the chance if there are GTs not ordered. Again after 5 days we will do this.
3 times 5 days to order the 555 for the low first groupbuy price, if for any reason somebody has not ordered it has to be bought via the second groupbuy.
Then all the others will get a PM and the second groupbuy starts.
This time the cost will be $150 and same shipping as described above.

The official list price after the groupbuys will be $249,95 and of course coupons and site deals probably can be found so the true retail price will be $200-$249,95 and shipping costs that the vendors choose.

Lumintop offers their 3400mAh cells to be shipped with the GT for $7,- a piece.
When ordering note your total when making the payment.
So an European order could look like this for the first groupbuy:
Payment to LT $167 with note:
“BLF The Miller, alternative shipping, 8 cells, 111+56=167”

Or US:
Payment to LT $139 with note:
“BLF Texas Ace, DHL shipping, 4 cells, 111+28=139”

Or another EU
Payment to LT $111 with note
“BLF Fritz15, alternative shipping”

For the second groupbuy the notes work the same but starting with $150 price to be paid.