Non-anodized threads... the best way to spot fake Romisens...
The pictures in the description are from 2 different models the RC-29 and the RC-C6.
The first image of the head and the image of the tailcap are not from the RC-29, plus as mentioned previously the interior of the tailcap and the non-anodized threads are not original from the RC-C6 either.
RC-C6 from DX
Judging just from the pictures one can not be sure that the RC-29 is a fake but the RC-C6 most certainly is.
RC-C6 from manafont:
$8.46 total. I have a genuine RC-C6 to compare it to. I'll report back after I receive it
Yeah, I'll do the same.
RC-C6 (1AA Version) from Manafont is not a real Romisen ... as can be read here and there
The same goes for the 123 version from Dinodirect. The several RC-29 I had from KD at some point (like 5+ pieces) were lightyears ahead to the RC-C6 (1AA Version) from Manafont... anodising, build quality, light output.... just everything... It is a shame how Romisens good reputation is dragged into the mud by those fakes ....
+1 and one of the reasons I really like Romisens
Goddammit, I just notice the paypal payment is to Gadgettown, aka yallstore, maybe t-mart (some people claim they're the same because they use the same NY rma address but I'm not so sure because it can be a service they share). I won't claim they're bad, but their supplier do sell knock-offs (though it doesn't guarentee anything one way or the other since they're only the middlemen).
I'd advice others keep this on ice until we get this light. I hope the pics are real and I don't get a "RC-C6 w/AA".
Thoth, that tailcap on the DX looks real (same as my rc-29) and different from the MF one. Faking $15 romisens for $10 has got to be a new low.
My rc-29 also has that tailcap interior (DX image), bought on 3/27/2010 @ kaidomain.
On a side note, their new (and verified genuine) RC-R5 is a bit of a disappointment. :-/
Details later.
Humm, that one was on my wish list, waiting for details 
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It arrived today bottom line is it's an RC-C6 AA model. A single mode and does NOT work on 14500 :(. Output is less than my "Goingear" RC-C6 "upgraded model"
A little dissapointed that it is a single mode and wont work with a 14500 but I guess I knew what to expect. I'll post some pictures as soon as I figure out how to but basically take the top and bottom pictures in the description and you'll have it
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120744618209&ssPageName=ADME:L:OU:US:1123
http://s1180.photobucket.com/albums/x418/SecaRob/?action=view¤t=comparison.jpg
http://s1180.photobucket.com/albums/x418/SecaRob/?action=view¤t=Heads.jpg
http://s1180.photobucket.com/albums/x418/SecaRob/?action=view¤t=disassembled.jpg
http://s1180.photobucket.com/albums/x418/SecaRob/?action=view¤t=End.jpg
http://s1180.photobucket.com/albums/x418/SecaRob/?action=view¤t=Switch.jpg
Alkaline .4a
L91 Energizer 1.73a
Ni-Mh 1.6a
I didn't check my mail yet but we have legitimate grounds for complaint if they didn't even bother to put a fake "RC-29" on the side. :D I'll contact the seller when I open mine.
If your's has modes and works with the 14500. I sent them an email explaining the issues but mentioned nothing about it be a fake. They offered to swap it out with another one after I send the faulty one back to them.
I guess I knew going in that it was a fake and am ok with that. I would be ok with the light IF it worked as advertised.
Keep me posted on your's
Yeah, it's not a "fake" per se, but rather more "not as described". If they had sold this as a RC-C6 AA then I wouldn't as much of problem with it, but it's supposed to be a RC-29. Anyway, I'll keep you posted.
Ok, the light came and I got the same thing. Current draw is weak with only 0.8A on half full nihm, and it shows vs 3A on rc-29. If it were at least close to 2a, it would be comparable, but it's dim I thought it was broken when turned on. Build quality is ok (tail glued), but a step down. I'm definitely going to complain about this.
SecaRob, I complained to the seller that it's not a rc-29 and he offered to refund 60%. So, now the deal is for RC-C6 @ $4. :)
So where can you purchase a "real" Rc-29?