Hello from upstate NY

Hello,

I decided to join the forum so I could learn more about the ins-n-outs of laser pointers. Although I have been using pointers for years during lectures and seminars, I am a research scientist, I just this morning purchased my first 'personal' laser pointer.

I got tired of always using the department ones, which never seemed bright enough or well-enought designed.

Anyway, just wanted to say hi here.

Now I am off to find the right subforum to post some questions I have about the laser pointer I have on its way to me.

Tim

Welcome to the forums and laser addiction.

Have fun!

Welcome Aboard Tim

I'm sorry for you Tim.
You have admitted to taking that first step down an expensive and consuming road...
:evil:
In no time at all you will know about and want to get one of those "other" colors.
Then another one, and another, and ...
But I really don't have one that is yellow..kaching $$$

But have fun, be safe, and enjoy the reading.
:yh:

to the Forum....
Don't forget to read the FAQs...the Stickies
and the Forum Rules..

If you plan on buying anything on the Forum....
PLEASE read this first...

6 Steps To Prevent You From Getting Scammed

and this....

33 Reasons NOT to Buy From Wicked Lasers

Enjoy your stay...


Jerry

lasersbee said:

to the Forum....
Don't forget to read the FAQs...the Stickies
and the Forum Rules..

If you plan on buying anything on the Forum....
PLEASE read this first...

6 Steps To Prevent You From Getting Scammed

and this....

33 Reasons NOT to Buy From Wicked Lasers

Enjoy your stay...


Jerry

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Jerry,

Thanks to you and the other members for a warm welcome (and a warning about how addictive lasers can be ).

I definitely did not go with Wicked Lasers, but I did go ahead and order a 200mW 405nm TopLaser 302 pointer online from www.fadbus.com.

I wound up paying ~$50 shipped for the laser pointer and a battery recharger. The pointer comes with one 18650 battery.

After learning of the existence of this forum and reading through one or two of the threads that mentions TopLaser 302 I hope I don't come to regret my not-thoroughly-researched purchase.

I will let you all know how it turns out. Or, since I just placed the order today via PayPal, do you think I should try to get a refund and more education before making a new purchase?

Thanks for the advice to a 'newbie'.

Tim

Welcome fellow upstate NY person