Which vendors have the quickest ship times?
09-29-11 | 02:31 PM
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Which vendors have the quickest ship times?
Okay, my current light set up is fail. Though on a budget, my inability to ride at night is now costing me money- my boss wants me to be at work as soon as I can get there. Currently, that's 0700 but I can make it there by 0600 if I ride 9 miles of MUP and then 8 blocks from the trail head to the bus station.
I realize that delivery times from DX out of Asia can be lengthy. They do have a couple of lights that appeal to me that they stock in their US warehouse. However, I didn't see chargers or batteries in their US warehouse. Any domestic sources that I can order decent, yet extremely affordable 18650 cells and charger from?
I realize that delivery times from DX out of Asia can be lengthy. They do have a couple of lights that appeal to me that they stock in their US warehouse. However, I didn't see chargers or batteries in their US warehouse. Any domestic sources that I can order decent, yet extremely affordable 18650 cells and charger from?
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09-29-11 | 05:17 PM
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About 2X what DX charges, but Bryan ships fast and provides great CS.
https://www.shiningbeam.com/servlet/t...Battery/Detail
https://www.shiningbeam.com/servlet/t...trafire/Detail
https://www.shiningbeam.com/servlet/t...Battery/Detail
https://www.shiningbeam.com/servlet/t...trafire/Detail
09-29-11 | 05:53 PM
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I agree with Seeker333 suggestion with Shiningbeam. Everyone of my orders arrived within 5 days or less.
You can also get a Cytac 139 charger from 4sevens. I own one of those and it is not too bad of a charger although a little bit on the slower side. The shipping time from 4sevens is also very fast.
https://www.4sevens.com/index.php?cPa...4f73714833dbfb
Another source that I just recent used is SBflashlights. Last week I order a flashlight from them and in arrived this week. I never used the Solarforce charger or battery but I suspect they are decent since it is from SBflashlights.
https://www.sbflashlights.com/Batteries-Chargers-c11/
You can also get a Cytac 139 charger from 4sevens. I own one of those and it is not too bad of a charger although a little bit on the slower side. The shipping time from 4sevens is also very fast.
https://www.4sevens.com/index.php?cPa...4f73714833dbfb
Another source that I just recent used is SBflashlights. Last week I order a flashlight from them and in arrived this week. I never used the Solarforce charger or battery but I suspect they are decent since it is from SBflashlights.
https://www.sbflashlights.com/Batteries-Chargers-c11/
09-29-11 | 05:57 PM
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I got mine from Solarforce last year. I think my order shipped out of Texas.
edit: and their protected 18650 cells have gotten cheaper since then
edit: and their protected 18650 cells have gotten cheaper since then
10-01-11 | 04:03 AM
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+3 on shiningbeam. Good products and fast ship, he also offers priority mail upgrade for a few $ more.
10-01-11 | 04:19 AM
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About 2X what DX charges, but Bryan ships fast and provides great CS.
https://www.shiningbeam.com/servlet/t...Battery/Detail
https://www.shiningbeam.com/servlet/t...trafire/Detail
https://www.shiningbeam.com/servlet/t...Battery/Detail
https://www.shiningbeam.com/servlet/t...trafire/Detail
ShiningBeam has extremely fast shipping.
10-01-11 | 05:37 AM
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If you need something real fast drop me a line, I have some extra chargers and ultrafire 3000mah cells in stock.. I am going to the post office to drop off some items later today..
10-01-11 | 09:51 AM
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Question about mounts this time
Having never seen a flashlight that uses 18650 or any Twofish product, do I go with the Lockblock or what?
Got dividends from an investment in today- so I actually will be able to order something. Going to the local outpost of the Evil Empire to get a MoneyCard.
Got dividends from an investment in today- so I actually will be able to order something. Going to the local outpost of the Evil Empire to get a MoneyCard.
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10-02-11 | 01:48 AM
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I've found that the Cygoblock (sp?), which is larger than the Lockblock, is a more stable fit for 18650 lights.
