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$1.89 Flashlight

leeblackmanleeblackman Member Posts: 5,303 ✭✭
edited July 2002 in General Discussion
I have a Streamlight SL20, and an UltraStinger, and a Stinger XT, and a Surefire 6P. So as you can say I'm pretty spoiled. And I have an ever growing collection of LED flashlights. However the other day I was at WalMart and saw these plain jane $1.89 flashlight, that came with 2 D cell batteries. And being the worst impulst buyer in the world I figured I could use some cheap flashlights that I wouldn't have to worry about getting torn up around the house. So I bought two.

Well when I got them home, I took one out and put the batteries in. And I saw a little spot of light on the wall where I pointed it. So then I went into the bathroom and turned all the lights out, and turn the flashlight on. Boy what a waste of money. I could see better without it. I think what you pay for is the packaging, and your supposed to throw away the flashlight and batteries.

Heed my warning. Don't give in, and buy the $1.89 flashlight.

If I'm wrong please correct me, I won't be offended.

The sound of a 12 gauge pump clears a house fatser than Rosie O eats a Big Mac !
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  • 22WRF22WRF Member Posts: 3,385
    edited November -1
    You are shopping at the wrong place.
    Sat. went to an estate sale.
    Bought a 1950's genuine US NAVY waterproof flashlight like new and complete with 3 lens, spare bulb, and working batt. for $2

    I Refuse to be a VictimGrumpy old man

    Life, Liberty, and Pursuit of All Those that Threaten it
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  • He DogHe Dog Member Posts: 51,593 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I just use Mag lites. You only have to buy them once.
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  • Gordian BladeGordian Blade Member Posts: 1,202 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    You only have to buy a MagLite once -- until your wife or kids lose it, then you'll buy another MagLite once!
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  • He DogHe Dog Member Posts: 51,593 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Well there is that Blade. We have a couple in the house two in the truck, one in the car, and another in my office, not to mention the small ones in attache case and travel bag. Forget what I said about only buying one.
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  • NighthawkNighthawk Member Posts: 12,022 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I agree on the maglites Ive got more of them than my wife has shoes!

    Rugster
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  • bama55bama55 Member Posts: 6,389 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Unless your buddy is the police chief and when they changed to the
    re-chargeable Maglite he gives you two of the 3 D-cell ones!!!


    Don't send flowers when I die. Send money now, I can buy more ammo.
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