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• Apr 5, 2007

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why are the 50mw lasers on ebay like $50 and so much cheaper than one from like dragonlasers or wickedlasers? are they just not strong or what?

 

• Apr 5, 2007

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You get what you pay for. Caveat emptor!

 

• Apr 5, 2007

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so ur saying a WL 15mw would probably be stronger than these cheap 50mw ones on ebay?

 

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I'm saying there's absolutely no way to tell what you will get if you order a laser off of eBay. It could be 50mW or it could be a box of Saltine crackers. Unless you happen to own a laser power meter and some IR filters I would not advise it.

 

• Apr 5, 2007

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rockera92 said:

why are the 50mw lasers on ebay like $50 and  so much cheaper than one from like dragonlasers or wickedlasers? are they just not strong or what?

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Often the lasers off ebay have no IR filter, so for a 50mw you might only get 10mw of green light and 40mw of invisble infrared light. Often the laser on ebay are also underpowered, because they assume you don't have a power meter. Unless the equipment both of these specs, I would advise that go to a reputable dealer to get your laser.