The LEDShoppe Thread

[Gsquared18]

Today is the 14th day so hopefully mine will show up but I just wanted to let you know that when I emailed them the day after I placed my order for the 50mW, it took them 4 days to get back to me so you're not alone. My stomach can't take much more of this overseas waiting. In the future, I'm going to pay more and just get them domestically from Optotronics and others.

 

[trenat]

ok finally a simple email from them

"Sorry for the late reply as we are off during the weekend. Your order XXX was canceled and we are processing your new order XXX. We will send you a tracking number later. Thanks for your patience and understanding."


off the during the w/end?? doesn't the w/end end on a Sunday? :wtf:

ok so this will be the end of the rant for now. hopefully it gets shipped ok and I'll post some good news here again when I get it... IF I get it...:tired:

 

[Gsquared18]

What shipping method did you use because I didn't get a tracking number. I live in the states and didn't see a choice for shipping. Glad they responded to ya.

 

[trenat]

I paid extra $2 for tracking packages that were below $25. its optional just before you checkout and pay :yh:

 

[PCDEC]

I just ordered a 10mW green from them. I used the 10% off coupon and no tracking. I will post when it arrives.

 

[Gsquared18]

16th day, come and gone!

 

[photonaholic]

I'm going to pay more and just get them domestically from Optotronics and others.

AIXIZ - 48 hours after I paid, it was here.

Also there are bulk buyers located here in the USA if you really insist on Chinese pointers .

 

[Gsquared18]

Got any names and numbers to those bulk buyers besides AIXIZ? I went to their website but since I haven't seen them talked about much on this website, I don't want to take anymore risks. Led Shoppe has great reviews so I know I'll get a decent pointer for $22 but I'll NEVER order overseas again even with a tracking number. I will easily pay domestic prices next time.

 

[photonaholic]

As much as I hate to say it, fleabay is crawling with them. (Check US only) and review feedback carefully.

 

[Lonewolf]

16th day, come and gone!

I believe you and I orderd those on the same day (10/21). I got mine today, so you should get yours any day now. I live in Greene county....next to NC, it was sent certified mail, had to pick it up a post office, after I signed for it.

 

[Gsquared18]

They didn't send me any notification that it was certified mail. Just said it was going 'Air mail". Congrats!

 

[Lonewolf]

Yeah...the same here...no notification, shipping "Air Mail" ect.

A green cert. mail slip was in the mail box, didn't say who it was from.

 

[Gsquared18]

You brought me good luck. It came in today. Same feel and look as the 50mW Optotronics and identical in beam and dot shape. Still no burning ability but I don't care about that plus, I just bought a 100mW Opto due Monday and I know that might burn a bit.

 

[Lonewolf]

Glad I could help ...seriously, I'm glad you got it, I ordered a 5mW from DX the same day, to see which got here first. Still waiting on the 5....but I'm not sweatin it.

Edit...My 50mW is the same as you described yours.

 

[trenat]

Hey everyone, finally got my 50mW today and boy is it fun!! LOL. Clear beam at night and great distance. No equipment to test the actual output however but I'm a happy camper today. Have to say that I was a little disillusioned with the responses but glad its finally here.

 

[Gsquared18]

Woot!!! Contrats!! Now get used to it already and get youself a 100mW:na: