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FEELER: Rifle Host Group Buy (update)

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UPDATED 24 April 2013 (see below)

This group buy appears to be directly from an OEM manufacturer. I located this host and began making inquiries and Dan Zhu of Long Shining Lasers (lslaserpointer.com) is prepared to offer the following rifle host with all the goodies.



Price includes:
  • laser pointer
  • five (5) star caps
  • battery
  • charger
  • aluminum box,
  • safety goggles.

Pricing (by color and power):

Blue 445nm
  • 445nm-2000mW $168 USD
  • 445nm-1500mW $118 USD
  • 445nm-1000mW $ 88 USD
  • 445nm-0500mW $ 70 USD

Green DPSS 532nm
  • 532nm-500mW $300 USD
  • 532nm-250mW $150 USD
  • 532nm-100mW $ 50 USD

Red 635nm
  • 635nm-500mW $120 USD
  • 635nm-250mW $ 50 USD
  • 635nm-100mW $ 35 USD
The product page found on their website is:
BLP-2500 Blue Laser Pointer

Shipping Costs:

Direct Ship DHL Worldwide, 30USD 1st unit, +8USD for each additional unit.
Africa pays higher, 58USD 1st unit, +30USD for each additional unit.
The weight of one (1) laser pointer BLP-2500 is 1kg (which includes laser pointer, 5 star caps, box, battery, goggles, charger)

The shipping price for to destination is: (except African countries)
  • 1 Laser $30
  • 2 Laser $38
  • 3 Laser $46
  • X Laser ($8 for each additional laser)

We are still discussing payment details. I'll keep you posted. Is any one interested in these? These prices seem pretty low. The seller claims they will meet or exceed spec. What do you guys think?

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UPDATE 24 April 2013

The hurdle of the first order is about to pass. I’ve taken it upon myself to pull together an order that enables me to LPM and review the items shipped by the seller. Some have expressed interest in joining this first and possibly risky round of the group buy. The seller wanted to raise the prices by 10% because the order was smaller than I originally suggested it might be. After a few exchanges, I convinced him it was important to honor the initial prices, so things are looking good. But Dan reserves the right to raise prices in future rounds. I’m not sure I like that, but I will cross that bridge when I come to it.

I don’t imagine the seller will complain if I want to expand my order. To express interest in round #1, make a post in this thread and tell us what you want. For those expressing interest in round #1, if you’re willing to pay $8 more for shipping (per unit), I can have all the units shipped to me, where I can LPM and review their quality. Once reviewed, I can reship the item(s) directly to the round #1 buyer(s). But the reship idea may only apply to shipments within the U.S. I can only reship to international buyers if I’m not losing money in the deal.

I am eager to get this order placed. Round #1 closes in a week, next Wednesday on 01 May 2013 at 00:00 Pacific Time (GMT-0800).

For those willing to wait for round #2, stays tuned and let’s see where this goes.
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Re: FEELER: Rifle Host Group Buy

Round #1 Buyers:
1 x 445nm-2000mW pschlosser #69
1 x 445nm-500mW pschlosser #69
1 x 532nm-500mW pschlosser #69
1 x 532nm-250mW pschlosser #69
1 x 532nm-100mW pschlosser #69
1 x 635nm-500mW pschlosser #69
5 x 635nm-100mW pschlosser #69
1 x 635nm-100mW vsbeen #86
1 x 445nm-1000mW vsbeen #86
(#90)


Later Buyers:
635nm-100mWx2 Alexizupinhea #5
532nm-100mW Alexizupinhea #5
445nm-1000mW Alexizupinhea #5
635nm-500mW Zathras #6 (wish that was 650nm)
532nm-250mW Zathras #6
445nm-500mW pschlosser #7
532nm-100mW pschlosser #7
635nm-100mW pschlosser #7
532nm-500mW bloompyle #9
445nm-500mW InfinitusEquitas #15
635nm-100mWx3 InfinitusEquitas #15
532nm-500mW SixTee9 #17
635nm-500mW SixTee9 #17
635nm-100mWx2 SixTee9 #17
635nm-250mW Livinloud #19
635nm-100mW Livinloud #19
635nm-100mW dethlore #24
(#58)
 
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Re: FEELER: Rifle Host Group Buy

hmmm I was really excited about the one joker was doing but that didn't happen, is this the same source by chance
 
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Re: FEELER: Rifle Host Group Buy

I would be interested in multiple depending on shipping costs. Probably 2x or more 635nm 100mW, a 532nm 100mW, and maybe a 445nm 1W.

Maybe even double everything I said above, but it all depends on final cost. If this is a feeler though, I definitely have interest :)

Woah... they all include a box and goggles? Even that little $35 635nm 100mW? If so, yes, I will be doubling or tripling my order, depending on fees and shipping costs.
 
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Woah... they all include a box and goggles? Even that little $35 635nm 100mW? If so, yes, I will be doubling or tripling my order, depending on fees and shipping costs.

I agree those lower-end ones look nice getting the host and a little package, including a case, for one low price.

hmmm I was really excited about the one joker was doing but that didn't happen, is this the same source by chance

I admit, when that GB fell through, I wanted more answers and tried to find the seller. I have not confirmed this is that seller. We shall see if his prices hold.

He certainly has my interest. I'm in for:
  • 445nm-500mW
  • 532nm-100mW
  • 635nm-100mW
 
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Re: FEELER: Rifle Host Group Buy

I would be down for 1: 532nm - 100mW.
 
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Re: FEELER: Rifle Host Group Buy

I'd be down for a 500mW 532 depending on when these become available.
 
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Re: FEELER: Rifle Host Group Buy

I am just double checking with you that the green and red are also in the rifle host, it's not just the blue. If so put the $35 red is a steal just for the host and accessories, I am definitely interested in 2-4 reds if this is true.
 
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Re: FEELER: Rifle Host Group Buy

Does anyone know how modifiable these things are? Can we customize with our own diodes or drivers, lenses?
 
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Re: FEELER: Rifle Host Group Buy

I am just double checking with you that the green and red are also in the rifle host, it's not just the blue. If so put the $35 red is a steal just for the host and accessories, I am definitely interested in 2-4 reds if this is true.

I did specifically ask, early, that it was different diodes installed same host, same package. He has confirmed, and I will confirm, again.
 
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Re: FEELER: Rifle Host Group Buy

They are modifiable, but kind of a pain in the butt. At least with the 445 lazerer rifle, the diode is fit into a small brass heatsink... so basically you have to make your own heatsink and there are variations from one rifle model to the next. Meaning the insides of the green laser will likely be somewhat different from the insides in the 445/405/635.

I think chances of that host holding a module capable of producing 500mW green, are slim to none. Getting anything over 1W is also asking for trouble, even with 1W duty cycle should be very limited if you want the laser to live for a while.

Still, at these prices, I am interested... pending questions being answered from above, please put me down for the following:

1 x 445nm-0500mW $ 70 USD
3 x 635nm-100mW $ 35 USD
 
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I will ask about IR filtering for the 532 lasers in my next email.
 




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