[WANTED] Native English speaking reviewer

The_Battery_Boy · 2020-06-10T23:16:40.000Z

I’m your man! I know absolutely nothing about the subject matter, but I’ve looked at loads of YouTube videos and I know how it’s done.

Native English speaking (hard requirement)
I often speak with English natives. It is indeed a hard requirement – but you get used to it.

Able to finish a review within 2-3 weeks after arrival !!! (This seems to be the most difficult to fulfil)
Piece of piss! We’re talking about a device which takes one or more batteries, has one or two switches and a limited number of operating modes. No way I’d need 2-3 weeks for that!

Willing to follow a specific style / layout for the review.
Dead easy! They all do it the same way! You take the thing out of the box, show essential details, such as the guarantee card, the reserve sealing rings and the wrist loop.
You never refer to “sealing rings” or “wrist loop” - always say “O-rings” and “lanyard”.
You NEVER EVER say “torch” or “hand lamp” - ALWAYS say “flashlight” - as some people do not understand synonyms.
After you’ve displayed all the junk on the table, you take the thing outside – but don’t go too far. Your back yard/garden will suffice or some dark alleyway in your neighbourhood. Nonetheless, for dramatic effect, you should refer to the testing area as “wilderness” or something similar.
Wave the lamp about a bit and say things like “Wow!”, “Awesome!”, “Look at that!” or “That’s insane!”. It’s not peoples’ intellects you need to appeal to – it’s emotional appeal which will get them running for their credit cards.
Never admit that you haven’t measured the distance to the objects you are beaming to. It will suffice to say “That tree is ABOUT xxx meters/yards/feet”. How are they going to know the difference? No one is going to come around and check!

Able to take pictures with a good camera (on a white background, but also for beamshots)
I have a white background – but I’m not a racist! I’ll take pictures of anyone, regardless of their racial background.

The following is not required, but nice to have:

A lux meter
A DMM
I have both in one device! I own a Fluke 187 – which would be a luxury meter to many people.

Android phone to plot runtime graphs
I have an Android phone, and it doesn’t take me long to run the bath.

Home made Integrating sphere
I brew my own home-made integrated beer.

Furthermore, I suffer from mild dyslexia, so anything I write can be easily understood by people who can’t read.

I don’t think you’ll find a better reviewer anywhere on this forum!

ChibiM · 2020-06-11T11:58:56.000Z

Love it guys. I received about 6 messages so this thread is closed again...

Will respond to everyone who sent a message. This is going to be difficult :(

ChibiM · 2021-11-22T08:12:40.000Z

Winter is coming... and we're busy...

Anybody willing to volunteer as back up?

dave1010 · 2021-11-22T18:44:59.000Z

I can highly recommend it. I’ve learned loads by doing reviews and from ChibiM and the rest of the team.

ChibiM · 2022-05-04T20:43:24.000Z

Looking for reviewers again.. preferrably from the US

(because of sending directly from certain vendors in the US)

Interested?

Apply through the following link: https://1lumen.com/reviewer-wanted/

Bort · 2022-05-04T21:01:58.000Z

ChibiM:

Looking for reviewers again… preferrably from the US

(because of sending directly from certain vendors in the US)

Interested?

Apply through the following link: https://1lumen.com/reviewer-wanted/

Are reviewers paid?

ChibiM · 2022-05-04T21:28:28.000Z

Bort:

ChibiM:

Looking for reviewers again.. preferrably from the US

(because of sending directly from certain vendors in the US)

Interested?

Apply through the following link: https://1lumen.com/reviewer-wanted/

Are reviewers paid?

No, it's voluntarily

Bort · 2022-05-04T21:31:27.000Z

ChibiM:

Bort:

ChibiM:

Looking for reviewers again… preferrably from the US

(because of sending directly from certain vendors in the US)

Interested?

Apply through the following link: https://1lumen.com/reviewer-wanted/

Are reviewers paid?

No, it’s voluntarily

Good to know.

ChibiM · 2022-05-05T09:16:19.000Z

Bort:

ChibiM:

Bort:

ChibiM:

Looking for reviewers again.. preferrably from the US

(because of sending directly from certain vendors in the US)

Interested?

Apply through the following link: https://1lumen.com/reviewer-wanted/

Are reviewers paid?

No, it's voluntarily

Good to know.

No worries!

There are many benefits for people on the team...

edit: Thanks.. we received about a dozen of applicants so far..

you can still apply!

ChibiM · 2022-11-14T09:31:59.000Z

Opening again...

We can't keep up with all the review requests...

This time: we need someone who has done at least a couple of reviews already... who can start soon, and possibly do several reviews at 1 time.

https://1lumen.com/reviewer-wanted/

SammysHP · 2022-11-14T11:20:57.000Z

Why not more reviewers with one review each instead of many at the same time with burnout included?

ChibiM · 2022-11-14T12:18:30.000Z

SammysHP:

Why not more reviewers with one review each instead of many at the same time with burnout included?

Yes, that could possibly be okay.

It's up to the reviewer how many they can handle.

We also see it happening, that flashlights don't arrive within 1 or even 2 months.. and people still want to work on reviews while waiting. So, ideally you'll have some on the way, and work on some.

ChibiM · 2022-11-30T14:08:58.000Z

Still open... we need native English speakers with at least a bit of review experience.

gravelmonkey · 2022-11-30T14:40:53.000Z

The Battery Boy:

I’m your man! I know absolutely nothing about the subject matter, but I’ve looked at loads of YouTube videos and I know how it’s done.
…………

I don’t think you’ll find a better reviewer anywhere on this forum!

If nothing else, thanks for bumping this thread so I got to read this brilliant reply :laughing:

ChibiM · 2022-12-03T08:13:01.000Z

hahahaha.. no worries..

If anybody just want to be a backup reviewer, you're also welcome...

ChibiM · 2023-06-12T12:12:05.900Z

Summer is approaching.
And we are looking for some help.

Are you interested in becoming a 1Lumen reviewer? Even as a backup? And are you located in the USA?

Feel free to fill out the following form:

Google Docs

Volunteer reviewer for 1lumen.com

Interested in becoming a reviewer for 1Lumen? The most important is the excitement to join the team. Skills can be learned along the way, but basic understanding and flashlight experience is necessary. This is Step 1 of the quesionaire. A second...

Viperkeeper · 2023-06-13T12:45:38.091Z

I applied, not sure what it would involve but I love flashlights. I have a DMM, Lumen Tube, Opple, camera gear and the knowledge of how to use it and lots of experience with social media. I don’t do review videos and not looking to start making/posting on my channels but I might be able to help out.

ChibiM · 2023-06-13T18:59:04.724Z

Thanks for applying Viperkeeper! Received your response

ChibiM · 2023-07-04T06:22:26.260Z

ChibiM:

Viperkeeper! Received your response

Anybody else interested?

LunaLoves · 2023-07-04T06:29:32.611Z

I’d be interested, but I’m not located in the US, nor am I a native English speaker (second language), so I know I’m not exactly a preferred choice
I also only got a bit of short-review experience, despite having most of the equipment at hand.

But maybe my post encourages someone else that fits a bit more