The LEDShoppe Thread - Laser Pointer Forums

REVENGE · 11-14-2008, 04:54 AM

In a nutshell, LEDShoppe is an online retailer of cheap small electronic goods sourced from Hong Kong. *They carry a range of pen style green laser pointers very similar to those carried by DX/KD, and priced to match. *Shipping is free worldwide, with (as of yet) no restrictions of any kind. *Average shipping time to the US is less than 1.5 weeks from the date of purchase. *Payment options include their own credit card payment system or PayPal, with your final transaction being between the US based online retail framework provider CCNow and you/PayPal. *There are also options for you to track your order, change your order, or cancel your order before it's shipped.

My experience with this company has thus far been very positive. *The first laser pointer order I made was for a green 30mW unit, which arrived in my mail in a discrete package with good bubble wrapping for protection. *The unit itself delivers excellent power, with a highly visible beam and exceptional brightness, although there was bad conductivity between the pointer's base and the diode, so at first the power delivery was inconsistent and sometimes the pointer failed to work. *I've already corrected this problem myself by cleaning / modifying the pointer's base, but this was unnecessary: after I explained my situation to LEDShoppe via their online feedback form, I was immediately informed by them that they would send me a tested replacement pointer free with another order I had just made. *Thus, I am impressed by their level of service, and I won't hesitate to purchase goods from them again.

For buyers, current pricing of green pointers is as follows:

5mW: $12.99 (Reviewed by Cyparagon, almost always consistently overpowered, sometimes by a factor of 8-9) (UPDATE: Personal experience and other people's testimonials indicate these and other "black" type pointers have sub-par quality control. Silver pointers are very consistent in build and output quality.)
10mW: $14.99 (Reviewed by Jimmymcjimthejim, with a good testimony to their superb customer service)
20mW: $17.99
30mW: $19.99
50mW: $24.99 (Reviewed by Benm, real output power is dead on with rated power, decent beam specs)

Make sure to use coupon code YABEPG for 10% off your order.

Personally, I wouldn't pay the tracking for small orders since it's not really accurate, and only told me when my pointer left Hong Kong and nothing else.

UPDATE: The consensus is in: LEDShoppe pointers rock, especially their 50mW pointer. *Check page 2 for some good photos of their packaging. *As others have said, if you receive a defective pointer, they will send you a replacement NO QUESTIONS ASKED. *Truly superior customer service.

hydrogenman15 · 11-14-2008, 05:03 AM

Thats good news because I just ordered the 30mW pen style. [smiley=thumbup.gif]

My dad also ordered those "3800 mah" AA's.

--hydro15

rocketparrotlet · 11-14-2008, 05:10 AM

I ordered an MXDL host from them, and I was impressed with the quality of the product, prices, and the condition. I would definitely recommend LEDShoppe.

-Mark

laserlover · 11-15-2008, 04:00 AM

i got a 5mw green laser from them on my way! look at the laser userbar i made for it in my signature!

jwc · 11-15-2008, 10:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hydrogenman15

My dad also ordered those "3800 mah" AA's.
--hydro15

Hmm... While theoretically, they could be that high, I'd be prepared to see something much lower. Even if they are, it is important to note that the higher capacity batteries tend to also have higher rates of self discharge. Wikipedia has a good article on Ni-MH batteries. Nevertheless, I hope they work well.

lazerguy · 11-15-2008, 12:23 PM

I'm really interested in a laser from LEDshoppe, the prices are great! But ít would be nice to see some reviews first, so that I'm sure I won't get junk. Everyone who buys one of these, post feedback about them!

simplysped2 · 11-15-2008, 03:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LazerGuy

I'm really interested in a laser from LEDshoppe, the prices are great! But ít would be nice to see some reviews first, so that I'm sure I won't get junk. Everyone who buys one of these, post feedback about them!

They are junk lasers, the same junk DX & kaidomain sells. You get what you pay for when it comes to Chinese non-IR filtered lasers, but heck, they are cheap, and as long as you're careful then it's not a bad deal.

laserlover · 11-15-2008, 11:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LazerGuy

They are junk lasers, the same junk DX & kaidomain sells. You get what you pay for when it comes to Chinese non-IR filtered lasers, but heck, they are cheap, and as long as you're careful then it's not a bad deal.

quick, somebody make this a sticky! he has just done the impossible! He desribed the quality vs price of dx type lasers! lol

Liberty1992 · 11-16-2008, 12:27 AM

how long does shipping take from them? do they ship from China too?

REVENGE · 11-16-2008, 02:40 AM

Shipping time is about a week and a half from Hong Kong.

Raybo · 11-16-2008, 02:41 AM

I recieved my two 50mw green lasers from the ledshoppe today and I have to say, it was money well spent for my $46. [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

Very nice visible beam compared to my 5mw greenie and construction ain't bad either.
I charged up a set of nimh AAA cells and threw them in, the beam REALLY smokes compared to alkalines.

I don't know how much IR these things are spewing (no way to measure it), but the beam is excellent.

I recommend the ledshoppe to anyone.

Ray

Raybo · 11-16-2008, 02:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Liberty1992

how long does shipping take from them? do they ship from China too?

Mine came exactly two weeks after I placed my order.

Ray

Raybo · 11-16-2008, 02:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LazerGuy

I'm really interested in a laser from LEDshoppe, the prices are great! But ít would be nice to see some reviews first, so that I'm sure I won't get junk. Everyone who buys one of these, post feedback about them!

I'll take some images for you, the packaging is nothing to brag about, but for the price meh, the lasers themselves are actually pretty darn nice.

Ray

scopeguy20 · 11-16-2008, 05:58 AM

After I got, (and tested), 2 of the 50 mW's I ordered 2 30 mW's and another 50, these seem well worth the price to me, and so far, are better QC'd than DX!

2-29-09 UPDATE ! *I have ordered 2 50 mW units 3 times now, and the 1st 4 were good 50 mW lasers, same with #5, # 6 is overpowered! *~85 mW, (on my meter it hits 94 mW peak, but I believe my meter is about 9.1% high in the green to violet range. *I so scored! *;D

;D

lazerguy · 11-16-2008, 08:11 AM

This feedback is probably enough for me, I'll go buy some LEDshoppe pointers soon. Considering 2 50mW:s.

This could be a new "DX place" to get cheap greenies! Even lower prices than DX, and it seems the quality is better (so far) as well!

hydrogenman15 · 11-18-2008, 07:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jwc

[quote author=hydrogenman15 link=1226642076/0#1 date=1226642614]
My dad also ordered those "3800 mah" AA's.
--hydro15

Hmm... While theoretically, they could be that high, I'd be prepared to see something much lower. Even if they are, it is important to note that the higher capacity batteries tend to also have higher rates of self discharge. Wikipedia has a good article on Ni-MH batteries. Nevertheless, I hope they work well.[/quote]

Well, I don't really there THAT high but they will probably work well.

--hydro15

laserman22 · 11-25-2008, 04:17 PM

I ordered a 50mw, will let you all know how it turns out when I see it (in 3-4 weeks, since I am not home for a while).

Raybo · 11-28-2008, 03:47 AM

I took a few images.

The pointers came in a insert for a case but without the case.

I ordered two and they were back to back.

Just one of the pointers "naked"

They came in a padded envelope and a generous amount of bubble wrap AND in working order. *[smiley=thumbsup.gif]

I fired up one of them with the included alkaline batteries, it took a good second or so for the beam to get to its maximum.
I threw in a set of nimh cells and the beam was not only noticeably brighter but did not seem to need any warm up time.
Like I have said before, I don't know how much IR these things give off (please be careful) but the beam is very VERY visible.

I recommend Ledshoppe but YMMV.

Thanks as always,

Ray

PS *I'm still working on my beam shots and will post some when I get everything just right.

Swordofsalvation · 12-09-2008, 04:26 AM

hello, does ledshoppe ship those 50mw to the USA?

Jimmymcjimthejim · 12-09-2008, 04:36 AM

Yes. But don't expect top quality from LEDshoppe. I ordered a 5mW and a 10mW a week ago, I'll let everyone know how it goes (It didn't arrive yet)

Swordofsalvation · 12-09-2008, 04:38 AM

oh okay. do you live in the us? and will customs check and confisticate the laser? I have heard that there's a chance either way.

Jimmymcjimthejim · 12-10-2008, 11:10 AM

Yes, I live in the US. There is an extremely low chance of the laser being confiscated.

Xplorer877 · 12-13-2008, 10:31 AM

I just got my 50mW from them. It is noticeably brighter than my 20mW New wish. It will semi melt and deform electrical tape, but it wont burn it (no smoke). Beam diameter is about 1.5mm but it will burn and light matches with a jewelers loupe. I'll post a full review when I receive my LaserBee I.

laserman22 · 12-13-2008, 05:29 PM

sweet :P cant wait for the reviews on the 50mw LedShoppes

frogger · 12-13-2008, 07:12 PM

I have a 50mw, but the batteries i bought from ledshoppe and the ones that came with it are both not that great.
Anybody have 2(only need 2) eneloops or similar they'd be willing to part with? PM me.

11-14-2008, 05:03 AM	#2
hydrogenman15 Class 2M Laser Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 697 Rep Power: 5	Re: The LEDShoppe Thread Thats good news because I just ordered the 30mW pen style. [smiley=thumbup.gif] My dad also ordered those "3800 mah" AA's. --hydro15

11-14-2008, 05:10 AM	#3
rocketparrotlet Class 3R Laser Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Washington Posts: 1,342 Rep Power: 15	Re: The LEDShoppe Thread I ordered an MXDL host from them, and I was impressed with the quality of the product, prices, and the condition. I would definitely recommend LEDShoppe. -Mark __________________ No, that wasn't sarcasm at all... -- DON'T CLICK THIS LINK!

11-15-2008, 04:00 AM	#4
laserlover Class 2M Laser Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 585 Rep Power: 0	Re: The LEDShoppe Thread i got a 5mw green laser from them on my way! look at the laser userbar i made for it in my signature!

11-15-2008, 12:23 PM	#6
lazerguy Class 2M Laser Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Sweden Posts: 519 Rep Power: 5	Re: The LEDShoppe Thread I'm really interested in a laser from LEDshoppe, the prices are great! But ít would be nice to see some reviews first, so that I'm sure I won't get junk. Everyone who buys one of these, post feedback about them!

11-16-2008, 12:27 AM	#9
Liberty1992 Class 2 Laser Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 323 Rep Power: 3	Re: The LEDShoppe Thread how long does shipping take from them? do they ship from China too?

11-14-2008, 04:54 AM	#1
REVENGE Class 1M Laser Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 147 Rep Power: 2	The LEDShoppe Thread In a nutshell, LEDShoppe is an online retailer of cheap small electronic goods sourced from Hong Kong. They carry a range of pen style green laser pointers very similar to those carried by DX/KD, and priced to match. Shipping is free worldwide, with (as of yet) no restrictions of any kind. Average shipping time to the US is less than 1.5 weeks from the date of purchase. Payment options include their own credit card payment system or PayPal, with your final transaction being between the US based online retail framework provider CCNow and you/PayPal. There are also options for you to track your order, change your order, or cancel your order before it's shipped. My experience with this company has thus far been very positive. The first laser pointer order I made was for a green 30mW unit, which arrived in my mail in a discrete package with good bubble wrapping for protection. The unit itself delivers excellent power, with a highly visible beam and exceptional brightness, although there was bad conductivity between the pointer's base and the diode, so at first the power delivery was inconsistent and sometimes the pointer failed to work. I've already corrected this problem myself by cleaning / modifying the pointer's base, but this was unnecessary: after I explained my situation to LEDShoppe via their online feedback form, I was immediately informed by them that they would send me a tested replacement pointer free with another order I had just made. Thus, I am impressed by their level of service, and I won't hesitate to purchase goods from them again. For buyers, current pricing of green pointers is as follows: 5mW: $12.99 (Reviewed by Cyparagon, almost always consistently overpowered, sometimes by a factor of 8-9) (UPDATE: Personal experience and other people's testimonials indicate these and other "black" type pointers have sub-par quality control. Silver pointers are very consistent in build and output quality.) 10mW: $14.99 (Reviewed by Jimmymcjimthejim, with a good testimony to their superb customer service) 20mW: $17.99 30mW: $19.99 50mW: $24.99 (Reviewed by Benm, real output power is dead on with rated power, decent beam specs) Make sure to use coupon code YABEPG for 10% off your order.* Personally, I wouldn't pay the tracking for small orders since it's not really accurate, and only told me when my pointer left Hong Kong and nothing else. UPDATE: The consensus is in: LEDShoppe pointers rock, especially their 50mW pointer. Check page 2 for some good photos of their packaging. As others have said, if you receive a defective pointer, they will send you a replacement NO QUESTIONS ASKED. *Truly superior customer service.

11-16-2008, 02:40 AM	#10
REVENGE Class 1M Laser Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 147 Rep Power: 2	Re: The LEDShoppe Thread Shipping time is about a week and a half from Hong Kong.

11-16-2008, 02:41 AM	#11
Raybo Class 2 Laser Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 460 Rep Power: 14	Re: The LEDShoppe Thread I recieved my two 50mw green lasers from the ledshoppe today and I have to say, it was money well spent for my $46. [smiley=thumbsup.gif] Very nice visible beam compared to my 5mw greenie and construction ain't bad either. I charged up a set of nimh AAA cells and threw them in, the beam REALLY smokes compared to alkalines. I don't know how much IR these things are spewing (no way to measure it), but the beam is excellent. I recommend the ledshoppe to anyone. Ray

11-16-2008, 05:58 AM	#14
scopeguy20 Class 3B Laser Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sunny S. California WOOT! Posts: 2,568 Rep Power: 159	Re: The LEDShoppe Thread After I got, (and tested), 2 of the 50 mW's I ordered 2 30 mW's and another 50, these seem well worth the price to me, and so far, are better QC'd than DX! 2-29-09 UPDATE ! I have ordered 2 50 mW units 3 times now, and the 1st 4 were good 50 mW lasers, same with #5, # 6 is overpowered! ~85 mW, (on my meter it hits 94 mW peak, but I believe my meter is about 9.1% high in the green to violet range. I so scored! ;D ;D __________________ 6X Bluray >260 mW, & New FAV! 8X >500 mW! Made by IgorT Flaminpyro BR & ~4 Red Burners on board ~650 nm 175, & ~250 mW & ~300mW 3 Hene's 632.8 nm & 2 635 nm pointers Rigel 3-4 mW I Love it! PGL III 589 nm rated 5mW is >20 mW a new fav! Many Green lasers, EVO PRO Peak ~160 mW & Spyder I Peak 295 mW are my new green favorites! LG Aquarius -10 & Viasho 473 nm peak ~29 mW & From WL on loan, Spyder III rated 60mW but peaks ~100mW! !!!!! 500mW 445nm portable now on board Thanks Flaminpyro LINK !!!!! Blurays by IgorT, john lawson & EzPk0970, jayrob lenses, IgorT 6X & 8X! spiro toy mods w/ side aperture for any pointer Spiro toy in Red & Violet by yobresal too! Laser sleds/ diodes sold so far 1050+, MY IgorT .5 WATT BR is HERE NOW! NOTE: More GGW's & PHR's still some left! !!LINK!!

11-16-2008, 08:11 AM	#15
lazerguy Class 2M Laser Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Sweden Posts: 519 Rep Power: 5	Re: The LEDShoppe Thread This feedback is probably enough for me, I'll go buy some LEDshoppe pointers soon. Considering 2 50mW:s. This could be a new "DX place" to get cheap greenies! Even lower prices than DX, and it seems the quality is better (so far) as well!

11-25-2008, 04:17 PM	#17
laserman22 Class 1 Laser Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 52 Rep Power: 3	Re: The LEDShoppe Thread I ordered a 50mw, will let you all know how it turns out when I see it (in 3-4 weeks, since I am not home for a while).

11-28-2008, 03:47 AM	#18
Raybo Class 2 Laser Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 460 Rep Power: 14	Re: The LEDShoppe Thread I took a few images. The pointers came in a insert for a case but without the case. I ordered two and they were back to back. Just one of the pointers "naked" They came in a padded envelope and a generous amount of bubble wrap AND in working order. [smiley=thumbsup.gif] I fired up one of them with the included alkaline batteries, it took a good second or so for the beam to get to its maximum. I threw in a set of nimh cells and the beam was not only noticeably brighter but did not seem to need any warm up time. Like I have said before, I don't know how much IR these things give off (please be careful) but the beam is very VERY visible. I recommend Ledshoppe but YMMV. Thanks as always, Ray PS I'm still working on my beam shots and will post some when I get everything just right.

12-09-2008, 04:26 AM	#19
Swordofsalvation Class 2 Laser Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 420 Rep Power: 4	Re: The LEDShoppe Thread hello, does ledshoppe ship those 50mw to the USA? __________________ When life hands you a flashlight, turn it into a laser.

12-09-2008, 04:36 AM	#20
Jimmymcjimthejim Class 3R Laser Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 1,403 Rep Power: 101	Re: The LEDShoppe Thread Yes. But don't expect top quality from LEDshoppe. I ordered a 5mW and a 10mW a week ago, I'll let everyone know how it goes (It didn't arrive yet) __________________ Current Lasers: 8??nm: 1050mA DIY Micro Sized 658nm: 2mW keychain pointer - DIY 80mA/350mA switchable in Altoids tin 635nm: 5mW Focusable Z-Bolt 632.8nm: 10mW Hughes HeNe - 15mW Melles Griot HeNe - 1mW Melles Griot bare tube in a transparent project box 594.1nm: 4mW Meredith Instruments HeNe 532nm: 5mW Lyra-G5 - 70mW DIY by Wannaburn 445nm: DIY 650mA in Sonar II Host 405nm: DIY LG 10X at 330mA with Ehgemus host and Microboost Out of town until mid-August!

12-09-2008, 04:38 AM	#21
Swordofsalvation Class 2 Laser Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 420 Rep Power: 4	Re: The LEDShoppe Thread oh okay. do you live in the us? and will customs check and confisticate the laser? I have heard that there's a chance either way. __________________ When life hands you a flashlight, turn it into a laser.

12-10-2008, 11:10 AM	#22
Jimmymcjimthejim Class 3R Laser Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 1,403 Rep Power: 101	Re: The LEDShoppe Thread Yes, I live in the US. There is an extremely low chance of the laser being confiscated. __________________ Current Lasers: 8??nm: 1050mA DIY Micro Sized 658nm: 2mW keychain pointer - DIY 80mA/350mA switchable in Altoids tin 635nm: 5mW Focusable Z-Bolt 632.8nm: 10mW Hughes HeNe - 15mW Melles Griot HeNe - 1mW Melles Griot bare tube in a transparent project box 594.1nm: 4mW Meredith Instruments HeNe 532nm: 5mW Lyra-G5 - 70mW DIY by Wannaburn 445nm: DIY 650mA in Sonar II Host 405nm: DIY LG 10X at 330mA with Ehgemus host and Microboost Out of town until mid-August!

12-13-2008, 10:31 AM	#23
Xplorer877 Class 2M Laser Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: So. Cal. Posts: 808 Rep Power: 16	Re: The LEDShoppe Thread I just got my 50mW from them. It is noticeably brighter than my 20mW New wish. It will semi melt and deform electrical tape, but it wont burn it (no smoke). Beam diameter is about 1.5mm but it will burn and light matches with a jewelers loupe. I'll post a full review when I receive my LaserBee I. __________________ "For instance, a badger will hold five squirrels, a squirrel will hold most of a cat." -The Janitor 300mW 808nm IR Burner 250mW 660nm LOC Ehgemus Torch 5mW 635nm Z-Bolt Pointer 160mW 532nm CNI PGL-III-A 10mW 473nm B&W Tek BWB-10-OEM 800mW 445nm Ehgemus CR123 Build 240mW 405nm 6x Ehgemus Torch 20mW Magenta 405nm + 660nm PS3 Hybird Aixiz Pointer Know Your Wavelength

12-13-2008, 05:29 PM	#24
laserman22 Class 1 Laser Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 52 Rep Power: 3	Re: The LEDShoppe Thread sweet :P cant wait for the reviews on the 50mw LedShoppes

12-13-2008, 07:12 PM	#25
frogger Class 2 Laser Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 273 Rep Power: 4	Re: The LEDShoppe Thread I have a 50mw, but the batteries i bought from ledshoppe and the ones that came with it are both not that great. Anybody have 2(only need 2) eneloops or similar they'd be willing to part with? PM me.

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