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Lights Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: Fire-Foxes IV (24-40-60 watt) HID For Sale Searchlight GROUP BUY FireFox IV 4

« on: February 26, 2013, 09:12:07 PM »

Sounds nice, especially @ 6000 lumens - I'm tapped but can't wait to see it!

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Talk Story / Re: a nude man and a nude woman

« on: March 24, 2012, 07:56:22 AM »

Howdy sweet SWEEEET  Verbie

remember me? 

Sorry

Love the title of dis tread 

Best wishes my friend 

Hi Ken! Hi Verbie!

A BIG HI TO YOU, GEOLOGIST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!   How are you doing? 

Back at ya again - thanks for all the funnies and keep'em coming!

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Mr. Bulk / Re: Brass Lion Cub Sign In!!

« on: December 29, 2011, 05:37:28 PM »

Sorry about the spam in this - one of the holy threads...

My Brass Cubbie is checking in from Deutschland!

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General Flashlight Discussion / Re: It's official: I *FOUND* my light.

« on: October 25, 2011, 04:06:28 PM »

It's probably only because I'm a foreigner that I escaped penalties for that.

Anyway now you know why I was so devastated!  It's a truly haunting experience I wouldn't wish on anybody. 

It would be curious to redo a survey to see where, statistically the Bulk lights are in the world.  I know that AWTYD probably owns a 10% share in the lot (well at least in Brass LCs), but I still have a good stash over here in Germany.  Which reminds me that most of my rechargables are about toast and need to order a few sets of R123s and 150s when I get some extra $.  Saving now for the kids Christmas presents.

Still looking for a pair of pocket lights that I've misplaced in the house, Exolion Titanium and an Orb.  They will turn up somewhere.  Plus last week after going to the soccer stadium, I left an EDC Pentagon light across town at a friends house.  Now I just have to pry it out of his hands!

BINDI, congrats on finding it
GEO!!!! Hows it hanging?

Hi guys  lol 


Bill

Still trying to find gainful employment that puts me at (and preferably above) the poverty level.

It will be hard if Titanium hits Gold pricing - The Ti Queens might be facing a smelter!

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General Flashlight Discussion / Re: It's official: I *FOUND* my light.

« on: October 19, 2011, 03:26:17 PM »

oh never mind.  I was only reading your last post. 

You had misplaced a Franken-Cubbie?  Are there not civil penalties for such an act?

Hi all

Geo

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General Flashlight Discussion / Re: It's official: I *FOUND* my light.

« on: October 19, 2011, 03:24:45 PM »

which light was it? I never got that part!

Geo

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General Flashlight Discussion / Re: Hello, I'm new and I have a confession to share

« on: April 17, 2011, 08:36:29 AM »

Welcome to F-F!

Are you the same LED Zepplin over at CPF?

Anyway, post the question in the modding forum may get a good response.

Geo

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Talk Story / Re: Cool Phone

« on: April 17, 2011, 08:35:08 AM »

I see in you other thread that you got a Nokia!  Still happy with Nokia after ~13 years!

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Garage Sale / Re: Found - Cell Phone - nokia preferred

« on: April 17, 2011, 08:32:04 AM »

Hi Harry,

I also bought a N97 Mini late last year.  Been happy with it, but cleaned my E61 and am using it as well for work.  Bluetooth seems better on the N97 Mini PLUS I use the GPS all the time (free maps!).

Cheers!

Geo

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General Flashlight Discussion / Re: sure fire m6 or black bear light?

« on: February 20, 2011, 12:46:06 PM »

M6 is a great light.  wish I could afford one!

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General Flashlight Discussion / Re: In 1000 words or less, why pay big for a small light?

« on: February 20, 2011, 12:45:06 PM »

I do have a lot of cheaper Asian produced stuff which does work for everyday use.  Don't expect 1 year of hard use, but don't care about wear and tear - better to have a $10-$30 light wear out or get busted than a $300 light.

OTOH, for a light that I keep for emergencies or for tactical use, it is something that is beyond question in quality.  Nothing like being stranded somewhere with a light that craps out due to inferior workmanship...

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Mr. Bulk / Re: Price help on VIP, Lionheart, Lion Cub (all with accesories)

« on: February 20, 2011, 11:38:19 AM »

Blast from the past!  Nice to see ya checking in.

Here are my thoughts on absolute minimum values:

1) In your VIP, You have a Lion Head which should go with you Black Lion Cub.  For the other VIP set, I think it would be worth a minimum of $200.  You should be able to get a lot more for it if it is good condition - especially the finish.  The BBH (the large Head in the set) is rare and were in demand.

2) On the Nat HA Lionheart, again minimum value should be around $200.  Partial depends on which software the board has installed.

3) Lion Cub Package - partially depends on any modifications, which board, etc, I would place an absolute minimum at $275.  The extra 150 & 168 tubes are rare.

4) On the Black Lion Cub, they are a little harder to find, with the extra head pictured in set #1, I would place a minimum value at $350, especially with the 2 battery tubes.

5) Misc stuff - throw in the rubber battery caps with the tubes and I think those foam rings go with the VIP.  Looks like you have an extra LC reflector that would go with a LC kit.

These are all in the collector's market now.  Demand goes up and down on a lot of the bulk lights.  Since the cubs are easily upgradable, they can demand a lot more in value.

My minimum prices are based on trading value shortly after they were released.  The emitters are the only thing that don't really hold value as much.

I have similar to everything except I don't have a VIP set - I would not let them go for my minimum prices above unless I was homeless or about to be homeless.  Not to mention ROI if you would have put the money in the bank and inflation.

Others may disagree - maybe we can discuss it?

Geo

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Welcome and Introductions / Re: Hello from a newbie

« on: January 26, 2011, 09:20:59 PM »

Welcome to F-F colorblend!

Things have been quiet around here as of late, but there are a lot of good projects in the sticky sections and members who know a lot and check in from time to time.

Can't want to see some projects!

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Welcome and Introductions / Re: hello hello from north carolina

« on: January 26, 2011, 07:07:33 PM »

Great to hear -

this winter, the C3 is getting a rest (I need new rechargeable cells) - so this year my main to carry lights have been a Pentagon L2 and a D-Mini.

As far as small backup lights, I am using my Nokia N97 has a dual LED flash and works great with a free flashlight app.  I use it for a flashlight more often than not as I always have it with me.

Getting itchy to sell some stuff this year - we will see!

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Welcome and Introductions / Re: hello hello from north carolina

« on: January 25, 2011, 06:43:27 PM »

hi mta58888 - did you get your Fenix?  handy little lights.

Welcome to Flashlight-Forums!