1 Pack Cree Q5 LED Flashlight (Flashlight Torch)3 Mode 280LM The Left right Rota (188-876-001) Regular Price: $19.99 Final Price: $6.99 ac / fs @ m

This is a pretty decent deal if you only plan on using AAA batteries for the flashlight, but if you already have 18650's or are planning on stepping into the 18650 arena I'd recommend this [meritline.com] one for $3 bucks more. It'll probably be quite a bit brighter than this Q5 flashlight. If you don't care about the flood to throw zoom function that both of those flashlights offer, than for $11 you really can't beat this [meritline.com] one. The last one is a fantastic thrower, with a tight, very bright hot spot and probably just about the brightest flashlight that you can currently buy for $11.

Quote from coltrane69 : This is a pretty decent deal if you only plan on using AAA batteries for the flashlight, but if you already have 18650's or are planning on stepping into the 18650 arena I'd recommend this [meritline.com] one for $3 bucks more. It'll probably be quite a bit brighter than this Q5 flashlight. If you don't care about the flood to throw zoom function that both of those flashlights offer, than for $11 you really can't beat this [meritline.com] one. The last one is a fantastic thrower, with a tight, very bright hot spot and probably just about the brightest flashlight that you can currently buy for $11.

you might want to make a thread with those so they get more attention.

Quote from Shahzebn : http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002WVD4X0 The one on amazon comes with a holster as well and regular price is around this price...so is this even a good deal? Sent from the official Slickdeals App for iPhone & iPod Touch.

Agree, I think that this is Meritline's usual price. Plus, I bet this thing chews up the AAA's.

I have 3 of these and they are BRIGHT! 1 had the switch button break in about 2 months of light use but the others are okay. 18650 batteries are a MUST have, they make the light brighter and it lasts much longer.

Quote from ReverseHandedJO : their authorization link must be down then. i would STRONGLY advise using paypal instead of your CC directly whenever possible.

you people crack me up..

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Quote from cconklin1 : you people crack me up..

Yeah, they worry about people stealing their CC number and fraudulent charges, which of course you don't have to pay, while PayPal will quite happily take your money from you, legally, if not morally. Meanwhile they miss out on cashback, extended warranty, price protection, etc, etc, etc.

Quote from ReverseHandedJO : well, better to be safe then sorry.

Explain to me how you can end up "sorry" with a CC.

18650 batteries are more powerful so if you already have them great, but this is a good way to use the AAA's I have laying around.

I stocked up on Sanyo Eneloop's because they work better in my camera at cold temperatures (some forgotten deal that had both AA's and AAA's--half the AAA's are not in use.)

I'm hoping these are higher quality than the last $7 flashlight I ordered from Meritline [http://www.meritline.com/focus-zo...4806.aspx] It went about 3 clicks and stopped working; not worth the pidgin email war to get a replacement.

$6.59 at ebay. http://www.ebay.com/itm/High-Powe...1085137837

Can someone recommend a good source for 18650's and a good charger?

I have the BC-700 from La Crosse - will that do for charging?

I've bought 2 flash lights from Meritline and both have been duds.

Quote from Ignatz : Can someone recommend a good source for 18650's and a good charger? I have the BC-700 from La Crosse - will that do for charging?

i have the same charger it won't do 18650.

Would also like a recommendation for a 18650 charger and battery. I will make the jump here and now!

Quote from coltrane69 : If you don't care about the flood to throw zoom function that both of those flashlights offer, than for $11 you really can't beat this [meritline.com] one. The last one is a fantastic thrower, with a tight, very bright hot spot and probably just about the brightest flashlight that you can currently buy for $11.

I have this flashlight, and it is a great inexpensive flashlight.
If you're going to use 18650 batteries, I'd go with this flashlight.

Quote from ReverseHandedJO : their authorization link must be down then. i would STRONGLY advise using paypal instead of your CC directly whenever possible.

2nd the motion you can still link your cc as form of payment!