Re: FS: O-like 400mW green laser *OVERSPEC* $250
@Snoutke
I was gonna disagree with you, but rhd covered the highlights already.
This laser is - as you know - notoriously all over the place as far as quality is concerned. Some are phenomenal, some are are crap. Most fall somewhere in between.
I do believe believe that o-like tests at least some lasers out of the batch, and they probably click on the laser before shipping to see that it works. However based on 4 experiences so far I know they don't LPM every laser before they send it out.
With shipping to US this laser is $214+$8. With express which will take ~two weeks it's $214+$8+$14 = $236.
The laser here is in like new condition... I'd sure Ben took very good care of it, so for the sake of argument let's say it's new.
To be honest, I would love to be able to pay a premium of $14 (or $28 without express shipping) to have
1. A laser that is guaranteed overspec, and working the way it's supposed to.
2. Guaranteed to have no customs issues.
I also note that as of this moment the laser is no longer on o-like website.
Also regarding just sending it back, there are two important factor to consider.. you will not be getting your money back for shipping. Minimum of $43. It's not that big a deal, but still it's an issue. If you opt for exchange, the process will also take a very LONG time.
Anyway, bottom line, if I didn't have a replacement coming I'd jump on this deal. It is extremely reasonable in terms of price.
@bhwollen - I'm gonna wish you bad luck with the sale since I know you don't really want to part with it