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Hey there everyone.
Some of you may have seen my recent thread about wanting to expand my rainbow of wavelengths. If so, you also know that I will have a few hundred dollars to spend on a laser in the next couple of weeks.
So basically, I have been chatting with CNI and others, and even though CNI is the most recommended, I do not like how they can't guarantee power output above a certain minimum, which is extraordinarily low for the price (as far as I can tell).
I am looking to get one of the follow, in order of decreasing preference.
589nm torch/pointer
593.5nm torch/pointer
473nm torch/pointer
Now, the key issue is that CNI can only guarantee an output power of above 5mW for $450 + $60 shipping for 589nm, or something like .6mW of 593.5nm, and something like 20mW for 473nm for about the same price.
Now, I understand that's extraordinarily difficult to produce these wavelengths. However, the fact that they cannot guarantee power output over a certain value is a bit disconcerting - I know to expect overspec from them, but what if I buy the 5mW 589nm, expect >20mW, and then realize that I only got 7mW? That's the problem from ordering from CNI.
Now, DL has a 589nm laser that is 50mW for only $600, but I have been told that they are not a good company to buy from, so I am shying away from them.
So, until I can find another, better offer, I am asking here. Is anyone looking to sell a CNI laser that they don't want anymore? The idea is, that way, I know how much power I am getting (middle-man will be used, etc.), and I will be paying for that power - not paying for a gamble on power.
So, without further ado - does anyone have any of these wavelengths for sale? Post here what you got or PM me and we will discuss further! I will be paying reasonable prices
Some of you may have seen my recent thread about wanting to expand my rainbow of wavelengths. If so, you also know that I will have a few hundred dollars to spend on a laser in the next couple of weeks.
So basically, I have been chatting with CNI and others, and even though CNI is the most recommended, I do not like how they can't guarantee power output above a certain minimum, which is extraordinarily low for the price (as far as I can tell).
I am looking to get one of the follow, in order of decreasing preference.
589nm torch/pointer
593.5nm torch/pointer
473nm torch/pointer
Now, the key issue is that CNI can only guarantee an output power of above 5mW for $450 + $60 shipping for 589nm, or something like .6mW of 593.5nm, and something like 20mW for 473nm for about the same price.
Now, I understand that's extraordinarily difficult to produce these wavelengths. However, the fact that they cannot guarantee power output over a certain value is a bit disconcerting - I know to expect overspec from them, but what if I buy the 5mW 589nm, expect >20mW, and then realize that I only got 7mW? That's the problem from ordering from CNI.
Now, DL has a 589nm laser that is 50mW for only $600, but I have been told that they are not a good company to buy from, so I am shying away from them.
So, until I can find another, better offer, I am asking here. Is anyone looking to sell a CNI laser that they don't want anymore? The idea is, that way, I know how much power I am getting (middle-man will be used, etc.), and I will be paying for that power - not paying for a gamble on power.
So, without further ado - does anyone have any of these wavelengths for sale? Post here what you got or PM me and we will discuss further! I will be paying reasonable prices