Rant on shipping
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dragoneggs
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Well at least that is specific. I like hearing the real reason.
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My Ebay flashlight from Hong Kong still shows location Singapore, possession not received by China Post or airline. I posted positive feedback for the seller with the text "30 days, hasn't departed Singapore".
Maybe there aren't any cargo flights.
Or maybe the tracking steps described to me are imaginary.
Anyhow for $5 total I don't have much at risk. I think this claimed 10,000 lumen flashlight is the same as HF's 588 lumen tactical flashlight that is $15, $10 on sale. I have one from HF, its excellent.
Maybe there aren't any cargo flights.
Or maybe the tracking steps described to me are imaginary.
Anyhow for $5 total I don't have much at risk. I think this claimed 10,000 lumen flashlight is the same as HF's 588 lumen tactical flashlight that is $15, $10 on sale. I have one from HF, its excellent.
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But think about it... $5 for a flashlight shipped half way around the world. Amazing really.
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Funny I just received a couple flashlights like the ebay one you linked,
paid a bit more thru amazon prime but got 2 for $14.99
Tactical Flashlight, YIFENG XML T6 Ultra Bright LED flashlight with Adjustable Focus and 5 Light Modes for Camping Hiking Emergency (2 pack) - - Amazon.com
Nice lights and really bright- especially when used with a 6000 mAh 18650 LI
Prime took 9 days from order to delivery
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Why??
My grapple, had an original estimated date of June 11. That was pushed back to June 12, then changed to the 16th. Now they have it for the 17th... I found out Friday night that it's in a warehouse abut 3 hours from me, just waiting for a truck to finish bring it the last 100 miles. I drove right past the place yesterday... had I known sooner I could have swung in and had them load it.
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It's not yet the midpoint of the time window when that flashlight should arrive. But 30 days is the limit to post Ebay feedback. I intended a heads-up to subsequent customers - don't expect prompt delivery.
Considering Hong Kong political chaos and US termination of flights from China the delay in shipping may be beyond control of the vendor. So - warn the next customer without harming the vendor. If the guy really is in Hong Kong he needs all the support the world can give him.
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I always appreciate folks that provide fair and honest feedback on product reviews. Pretty easy to tell based on the amount of detail provided. Vague responses, good or bad, I take with a grain of salt. And come to think of it... what does salt have to do with it anyways :laughing:
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To take something with a "grain of salt" or "pinch of salt" is an English language idiom that means to view something with skepticism or not to interpret something literally.