Will I turn into a Maglite fan once again?

[hsa]

That is strange, keep us posted.

 

[bykfixer]

Making the rounds for flashlight checks, tonight was check the D size lights day. Those are my electric candles. Mostly Maglites.

It had been a couple of years since I switched on the classic 2D LED. The 177 (?) lumen version. Like the ML25, that one was/is pretty impressive given it doesn't even put out 200 lumens.

Lots of candella with this one.
After the new year I'll add a 3D version. Heck, now with their 40% off sale this would be the time yet my flashlight money tree is bare.

Edit: they're sold out of both 2D and 3D classic LED's.

 

[letschat7]

I need to shop at Maglite however I spent my wad on trade tools and Egay lights.

 

[IMA SOL MAN]

Making the rounds for flashlight checks, tonight was check the D size lights day. Those are my electric candles. Mostly Maglites.

It had been a couple of years since I switched on the classic 2D LED. The 177 (?) lumen version. Like the ML25, that one was/is pretty impressive given it doesn't even put out 200 lumens.

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Lots of candella with this one.
After the new year I'll add a 3D version. Heck, now with their 40% off sale this would be the time yet my flashlight money tree is bare.

Edit: they're sold out of both 2D and 3D classic LED's.

Yup. I can relate. My money tree dropped all it's leaves and died.

 

[Poppy]

The problem with the maglite 40% off deal is that it is eaten up with the cost of shipping. It's a darn shame they don't get the same shipping discount that China gets.

 

[RWT1405]

The problem with the maglite 40% off deal is that it is eaten up with the cost of shipping. It's a darn shame they don't get the same shipping discount that China gets.

If I remember correctly, if you order is over $100 you receive free shipping

 

[Poppy]

If I remember correctly, if you order is over $100 you receive free shipping

Good point. I think you are right.
My problem is that I currently find it challenging to justify spending more than $100 on anything that I don't need. Certainly if there is anything that I really want, I can convince myself that I need it.

 

[letschat7]

I'd like a 4D LED and some acessories that are nowhere near $100.

 

[bykfixer]

Until yesterday everything was $0 shipping.

Today it's back to regular I suppose. The $0 shipping is 'sure post' where they ship it to your local post office and the mailman brings it to your house. In my experience it adds a day to the time from order to receive.

 

[letschat7]

I'm ok with slow shipping that is under 45 days.

 

[aznsx]

My distributor of choice for most flashlight-related things sets their 'free shipping' (like anything is actually free;-) minimum, at $50. I can't recall the last time I paid for shipping, but I also have quite ample patience too (which it seems many lack these days). If I want some things which are not urgent needs, I simply wait to place my order until something else arises that I need / want (which never seems to take that long). I don't completely subscribe to the 'life is timing' adage, but in these situations, considering it can save me a bit of money, so it applies. If it was $100 instead, that would change my calculus of bit.

 

[knucklegary]

When it comes to hobbies, there's nothing I cannot live without.
Keeping this attitude, leads to less anxiety, and very little disappointment when deals fall through.
That said, few days ago,, I got a screaming deal from Factory on a gloss black ML150LRS,, $57 delivered!

 

[orbital]

When it comes to hobbies, there's nothing I cannot live without.
Keeping this attitude, leads to less anxiety, and very little disappointment when deals fall through.
That said, few days ago,, I got a screaming deal from Factory on a gloss black ML150LRS,, $57 delivered!

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That is a screamin deal, LFP powered is a big plus.
did you get 12V or the AC charger?

 

[knucklegary]

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That is a screamin deal, LFP powered is a big plus.
did you get 12V or the AC charger?

Purchased system 1 comes with 120/12v ac bundle..
Byk, actually had to give me a kick start. I was sitting on the fence procrastinating (-;

 

[ABTOMAT]

I ordered a 40th Anniversary light and a couple charging cords during the 40%/free shipping sale a few weeks ago. Should get here next week. Last time I bought a Mag retail was probably 2003 or so.

When it comes to hobbies, there's nothing I cannot live without.
Keeping this attitude, leads to less anxiety, and very little disappointment when deals fall through.
That said, few days ago,, I got a screaming deal from Factory on a gloss black ML150LRS,, $57 delivered!

Nice score. I got one NIB on eBay for about half that but it didn't have an AC charger. They're cool lights. I wish it hadn't taken Mag so long to come out with something that'd compete with the Stinger. They lost about 20 years there. Pretty sure they had one patented back in the '90s but I guess the gears grind slowly.

 

[aznsx]

That said, few days ago,, I got a screaming deal from Factory on a gloss black ML150LRS,, $57 delivered!

Good move! I don't think you could possibly go wrong with that deal.

 

[Lips]

That said, few days ago,, I got a screaming deal from Factory on a gloss black ML150LRS,, $57 delivered!

Tried to change my order and get the on you got instead! No Go!
ML150LRS
819 Lumens 38,267 cd.

I got the ML50LX 2c $24 with 18650 PowerBank $12
466 Lumens 21,197 cd.

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[vicv]

Tried to change my order and get the on you got instead! No Go!
ML150LRS
819 Lumens 38,267 cd.

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I got the ML50LX 2c $24 with 18650 PowerBank $12
466 Lumens 21,197 cd.

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I have the 3C model. That's a good light. I use 3 eneloops in adapters

 

[knucklegary]

@Lips you'll be happy with the 2C with lion adapter, I have same setup. Ranger green w/silver lettering is cool.
Wish they put the pineapple grip on the 150LRS

 

[xxo]

Yeah, you done good with the 2C 50LX - gotta love that grenade grip. The lumens aren't the highest, but you do get a lot of runtime.