I probably should have posted here and asked a few questions before pulling the trigger on this:

500mW Laser Pointer - High Power Laser Pointer Kit

I know the price is kinda fishy for such a powerful rating. I might send it to one of you guys to test for me. If it sucks really bad, hopefully the shipping charge back to China won't be too bad.

Later,
Ponz

I am a NOOB also, but that price really sounds too good to be true, I just bought a used 400mw 532nm for 170.00 and it came with 3 batteries, good charger and 2 sets of safety goggles off the BST section. I have a LaserBee LPM and would be happy to test it for you if no one closer to you offers, all I can say is good luck and get some goggles, cause you only got one set of eyes.



I forgot, WELCOME to LPF

Thank you very much. I might just take you up on that!

That 400mw you mentioned 'holds' 3 batteries??

Ponz

nope only one 18650 at a time, the previous guy (CLay Westin, excellent seller and packing expert) apparently liked having spares, all the lasers he sold came with extras

Hey Ponz, Welcome to the forums for sure!

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Get Some Safety Goggles Now! – Your Eyesight is Not Optional! Hit in eye with 1000mw 445nm blue laser

Now just sit back, relax, read, learn, buy, build, and contribute, where in no time at you will find that you have become a laser pointer addict just like the rest of us.

Don't expect anything near 500mW, I expect something between 100 and 200mW, still a decent price for that power. 500mW should cost $200-400, I can point you somewhere that can offer 800mW for about $500 and whatever shipping is if your budget fits... otherwise check o-like and lazerer for 400-500mW greenies. Oh, and DON'T get rayfoss, I have been royally screwed by them.

Before I forget, if needed I can LPM it as well if you go your route. Not trying to cut you out of it RC, but if he wants a more established member I am available, and chances are a few vets here are as well.
-Z

No problem ZR, I know I am new to LPF, just trying to be helpful, and I always love to see a new laser and put it on an LPM especially if I did not have to pay for it, that way I can see if I like it before I would consider it as must buy item

Hello Again!

Well, the alleged 500mw arrived from IOQS yesterday.

It's solidly built and boxed well with one cheapie 3V LI-ion battery, charger and set of safety keys.

I charged the battery to full and immediately tested it on a piece of black plastic trash bag. It does burn through the bag, just not very fast. I don't have any black matches or balloons on hand.

I took it outside after dark and the range seem OK.

So - I don't know what to think regarding if it is 500mw or not. I watched a youtube video of a guy burning through balck plastic material with a 200mw unit that went a lot quicker than mine does.

OK - let's say that it is NOT 500mw. What does $100 buy in a legit rated unit these days?

Thanks,
Ponz

ps - I might take one of you guys up on a test, if the offer is still on the table.
And "if" it's not 500mw, I wonder if I should jack with trying to get a refund or exchange of some sort. Of course, if it's at lease a 200mw, I guess a hundred bucks isn't too bad, right?