Originally Posted by
agent pombero
It is really a shame people spend money on Chinese junk (furthering the decay of the American economy) when there are amazing lights and much better than anything made by MagicShine, made right here in the USA.
I'm happy to buy US made products when I can. But the MagicShine was $30 and the equivalent Dinotte was $150. About equivalent performance. I know that the consistency isn't great but I've personally had good luck - I have been using Chinese lights for about 5 years and have yet to have one fail on me. I'd pay 50% more for a US built equivalent, but there are few such beasts in existence - either there isn't a US equivalent, or they costs 2 or 3 times as much.
Yes, there's a valid argument that the US built units are better quality so the comparison isn't fair, but GIVEN that I'm willing to be more careful with my equipment and spend a little of my time repairing it or improving it, I'm willing to save a ton of money and get something that gets the job done and costs a lot less.