I've had similar things happen, it stinks when you wait for something to show up and get excited only to be disappointed. I've never received something totally different but I have received damaged items which is just as bad. Hopefully you will get the right flashlight this time.:)
I would say she is supportive but I think it is only because if she sees me buy an expensive light she thinks that gives her the right to go buy an expensive purse or new shoes. I disagree with this logic of course, I don't seem to ever win that argument though. I see lots of new purses and shoes.
That is very cheap for that light but it's possible. They might be charging a lot for shipping to make up for it. Either that or they are just selling it cheap to get people to buy other things from them.
Re: I "thought" I finally did it!
The first step is admitting you have a problem. I won't judge, I have the same problem. Lights are addictive. The more the merrier for me.
Sure these people can go a day without power, that's easy. The problems start when the power is still out two or three days later. That's what people never think about. I think after a couple of days your neighbors would be very eagar to take up your offer to come on over lol.
I like the spreadsheet idea, at least with that you don't have tape on the flashlight and you aren't damaging it either. I think a spreadsheet listing all of the specs is a really good idea. I might do that with mine. Good thinking Xevious.
Well this is true for most people...at least until a blizzard or a hurricane is on the way, then it is a mad rush to the store for flashlights and batteries. Shelves are emptied within minutes. I think flashlights are something that most people don't even think about until they really need one.
I think it is mostly just ignorance. People just don't realize that there are a ton of better options then what the big box stores sell. I know in my case when I show people the difference between a regular old flashlight vs a good flashlight they are always shocked. It's just a matter of...
I like these little lights, a glow in the dark one would be nice to add to my collection. I just got the pink one for my wife which she likes. They do have a bunch of different LED colors which I like.