Is this what we stick those leaky AAA batteries into? But seriously, any sort of lumen rating for these? I can see using them under the car or something if they're decent...
@Kerig3 wow ok i better take your word for it or i'll never have a good flashlight from any other brand in the history of existence ever again. EVER. i better buy everything cree makes to help support them and their best in class flashlights
@tlampe38 I was stating my OPINION, so please don't get your shorts all in a bunch! Geez. 😛 I'm not married to Cree as a brand, but to the emitter type that's now being cloned all over the place in flashlights from China. Regular LED bulbs are ok, but you need so many of them in order to produce the same amount of light in a heavier, more energy consuming flashlight.
@Kerig3 I used a cree single led flashlight and few other flashlights on a mountain hike the last couple of nights. With the Cree I could see my car from halfway up the mountain and spotlight other hikers anywhere on my side of the mountain. Not good to let the kids use them though because they can be blinding. I'm sure these lights are as good as any other cheap flashlights and I'll probably buy them anyway.
@Pufferfishy I have one of those, as well as 5 other styles, all purchased direct-from-china for somewhat less $. The bottom line, and as @bruno187 stated, these things are extremely bright. (not for kids) Not too long ago it used to be that if you wanted that kind of lumen output from a flashlight, it would come from a monster spotlight type that weighs several lbs and costs 3x as much. Once I got my cree clones, my standard LED flashlights went in a box for a future garage sale. 😁
In for 3 sets of two. My hubby's habit of buying lots of flashlights has apparently become my habit too. But it's okay, because he loses them so quickly, we never have too many. Yay?
Well here we fucking go again. We round the corner of impulsivity and temptation as we near that janky ass pawn shop on the wrong end of town. The normally dark and dreary alley is suddenly bright. So bright in fact that you are almost blinded by the intensity. As you approach you realize that Twofer Tuesday has used soo many lights that it's nearly impossible to see her hideous figure. Dodging quite the mental bullet, you thank Twofer Tuesday and simply buy a few lights...not to many though. We need that fucking buffer because aint nobody wanna see that shit.
You had me at LED and AAAAAAAAA. I can't resist-- I got 4-- wild-dangerously-pelican. You can never have too many LED flashlights. Every room, every drawer, every toolbox must have at least one.
Don't let Ideaworks lights go out on me. Although I'd hold it myself, the magnet does it for me I'd just use the stand and keep my hands all freeeeee But without 3 triple a batteries, its like the sun going out on me.
I was just thinking I need a good light when connecting all my meh USB stuff to the USB slots on the back of my computer. Hey, am I the only one that tries to plug in a USB upside down, EVERY-SINGLE-TIME?
@PilotJim It's a well-proven fact that it takes 3 tries to insert a USB, even though it only has two orientations. Amazingly, this also includes the new reversible type-C plugs.
I'm thinking run-and-gun documentary film lighting. Can't hurt and if they get damaged or have to be left behind no big loss. In for six. Besides, condemned-equal-platypus.
OH GOD NO! I just saw the Amazon review that says this is sold under the "Bell + Howell" name LOL. That reminded me of their HORRIBLE infomercial where they demo this thing. Watch from about 0:13-0:21 they CLEARLY use TWO beams that come on at TWO different times and are pointed at TWO DIFFERENT PLACES! They start in the same spot but someone neglected to tell the actors to keep them pointed there LOL.
Sigh but the Amazon reviews are good (even though there are only 9), it might be worth the risk. Is there anyone who has actual experience using these??
@Stormchaser@KDemo I'm surprised that it can stick to any metal surface. I'd like to know how they accomplish that with gold, copper, silver, aluminium, and even mercury.
@heartny yeah, as the page loaded I was hoping these were rechargeable. Life has changed since they stopped stocking our office supply cabinet with AAAs.
On the fence due to flashlight oversupply spousal guilt.
A couple thoughts: (1) Good or bad, these might be bigger than you think. At 8.5 x 2.25 x 1.25" they're about the size of a typical TV remote. (2) If you're thinking of stowing them in a tool box or glove box for emergency/infrequent use, don't install batteries. Keep the batteries with it but in a zip lock bag. (Leakage, everyone eventually gets it.)
if you happen to live near one. three words, Harbor Freight Tools, they usually have their 27led worklight free with coupon several times a year. usually free with any purchase, but sometimes free no purchase necessary.
@Pufferfishy If you ever look at the weekend newspaper, they frequently (almost every Sunday) have an ad with a 20% off coupon, and one for a free item with purchase (usually a 25' tape measure, 9 led flashlight, utility scissors, cheap screwdriver set or 5x7 tarp, and occasionally the above mentioned 27 LED - which does have a magnet and hanger hook but does not articulate -, leather work gloves, or a multi-meter). You can use both coupons at the same time, even using the discount coupon on top of their sale item prices. I keep a dozen fliers in my car and I stop in almost every time I go into town and get a pair of rubber palm work gloves for the garden (1.49 after 20% 0ff coupon) or 2 part epoxy glue (0.79 after discount) etc and a free item... I have lots of flashlights (and tape measures, multi-meters, tarps etc) consequently, but I am still going to pull the trigger on this one. My favorite use for a similar one (36 LED) I already own is to put it on the side table of the BBQ (thanks to the magnetic base) when darkness falls before I am done grilling. These will be gifted at Christmas. Damn you meh and your VMP!
@Pufferfishy the link below has links to their current deals, I never go in there without getting something for free. They accept the coupons from my phone screen without question at the store near me. http://www.dealsoff.com/harbor-freight-coupons/
That being said, I ordered a couple of these lights too.
@mehod i have a few of these HF 27led lights. They are about the only LED flashlight that's been dead when I go to use it without me noticing them getting dimmer first. I get that flashlights use batteries, but these HF lights seem to use them when turned off.
I've purchased these in Walmart $10@ and Amazon $17/2 several times. "Why?" you cry insidiousky.... Because each time a washer / plumbing / irritating, know-it-all neighbor repair guy or a friend's teenager calls to whisper, "I lost the cobra's baby somewhere when I was vacuuming, i was balancing it on my head! Help before Mom find's out!" loved this incredibly simple yet useful light and "wished I had one when..." So... Another one bites the dust. Just bout 6, maybe I should get more? But how many incidents of people who may need one can I know? Batteries last long time (yeah, I throw those in, too).
@stuartpb You've got us. It was fishy enough that we hid it. Googling makes me think it's some source (like a private forum) that's scrambling what info they send out as their actual url. Or possibly it's scrambling non-English characters.
For $6, I'm sure I can find lots of uses for these. Like, taking up space on my already over cluttered work bench. Or, in a drawer in the kitchen overloaded with other crap.
what the hell, guys... I went to sleep last night EXPECTING the allure of these cheap, crappy lights to cause you suckers to buy them all, saving me the embarrassment of spending my hard earned cash in the morning.
But NOOOO, apparently something that simple was an impossible task for you folks.
Really, meh order generator? You think I'm going to post images of a kitchen appliance for icy-exclusive-stove? Do not mess with me, you should know better by now. THIS is what I'm thinking about:
I bought a couple, but what I really need is a good rechargeable LED work light for the garage. Had to chuck my old one because it stopped holding a charge. Got any of those, meh?
@bill0x NO!!!! And what? Take the batteries out and put then in a charger when they need to recharge? What are we, friggin' cavemen? I want to be able to plug the worklight itself in or set in on a dock or something so I know it's always charged and ready to go. I don't want to have to swap out batteries like some battery changer guy or something. Dumb!
I bought two. They showed up today. Both are broken. With the first one, it's the button. The yellow rubber button is missing. You have to stick your finger inside the flashlight to trigger the button mechanism soldered onto the circuit board. With the second one, the second light, at the top of the flashlight, doesn't work. It's supposed to be like this: CLICK-big light; CLICK-off; CLICK-top light; CLICK-off. Instead, this one goes like this: CLICK-big light; CLICK-off; CLICK-off; CLICK-off. This is my first real disappointment from Meh. Honeymoon's over, I guess...
@AttyVette Good idea. I am wondering about how the ones I have that are ok will be after a few uses. The buttons are really crappy ( if you see how they are if you get one that is broken. ) Other than that they are a great light and I like all the functions of how it can be put in place -- hook, magnet, stand and of course easy to hold.
@ceagee two of my LED lights are broken as well...... :( some of the led lights never light up and the clip on the back of one of the battery backs that holds the back in place, has been broken off. Sigh..I just sent an email to meh about these defective/ broken led lights but I am wondering about giving these lights as stocking stuffers gifts now..makes me wonder if these LED lights will last until the proverbial water gets hot!
@AttyVette The way the switch is mounted is the worst weak point in the design. Although, consistently damaging the wires during assembly doesn't lead to much confidence in the durability either.
This made me wonder: While holding a flashlight in just one hand, could I break the switch off just by pressing the button with my thumb? The answer was yes. It took only 3 overly enthusiastic switch on/switch off cycles.
I was mimicking an energetic child, or frustrated adult. I was pressing harder than needed, but not insanely hard.
These would be good stocking stuffers for the twelve year old version of me. I liked to take apart broken electronics back then, too. Most people aren't like me. So these are not great stocking stuffers for most people.
UPDATE: I pulled the yellow switch cover out of the flashlight, and the yellow ring. (They weren't mounted all that well to begin with.) I see I cracked the board, but didn't break it all the way through. Without the yellow parts in the way, the switch still works. I can't easily work it with my thumb, but I can with my little finger, or with a cheap pen. I still wouldn't recommend these as gifts for the average person.
I received my meh.com lights today. Definitely NOT meh. These are not anything like the free Harbor Freight lights. Very bright, strong magnet. Solid build, 7.6 ounces without batteries. Not flimsy like HF. ll four arrived in perfect condition.
@gnext2 it sounds like they were trying to assess the situation and make sure they understood what happened. The support peeps really do care - answer their question and give them another chance.
@gnext2 I had exactly the same thing happen to the first one I used (bought 4, some as gifts). So I opened the others and they SEEM to be fine and work correctly. But time will tell. I did send CS a note that the first one is defective. We'll see what happens.
Mine work perfectly - expected them to be crap and instead they are really nice, decent lights for the money. Please bring them back prior to that day in December when I have to visit distant relatives I don't know nor give a shit about but am expected to exchange gifts with and eat their food and trust that I won't die of salmonellosis.
I ordered 2 two-packs for a total of 4. The first one broke the first time we tried it, the on/off button just snapped off when we turned it on, just like @gnext2. The second one has been fine - so far.
I just got mine, and opened 1 of the 4 I ordered. This thing is kinda of bad-ass. Super bright and pretty versatile with the stand, hook and magnet. Definitely digging this purchase.
@gnext2 unfortunately, replacements aren't a common thing around here. They have a small/set number of items and once they're gone - that's all she wrote. Glad you got refunded for the busted one(s) though!
@Thumperchick No I did get offered a replacement, I am saying I didn't want to take the chance of getting another broken one, since other people have had the same issue. So I took the refund instead
Got mine the other day. Already used one under the hood of my car. The stand comes in handy. Without a swivel head the magnet might not be as useful as I thought, but for 3 bucks a piece, I'm happy!
One of my button modes didn't work on one light.. Pressing it a few dozen times seemed to free up whatever chinese child labor sweat was on the terminals and it works perfect now.
I wrote you telling you that both of the flashlights were defective and have not heard back from you. Please advise. They are just sitting here from the day I opened it. Broken. Thanks
Hi @rockitman - when did you write in? Did you use meh.com/support to contact meh's support? Or did you email? Support can take a business day or 2 to respond - especially since one of the team isn't in the office this week.
Hello I wrote two times telling about the lights that were not good from day one. Please give me a update on the status. They are just sitting here. Both broke the first time I tried them. The button is broken. Thanks
@rockitman Hi, I responded to you here yesterday - did you write back in? Did you check your spam folder? (paging @hollboll - perhaps this person's email got lost in the system?)
Posting this here too in case someone else's breaks and they come looking at the original thread. Here's how I fixed my buttons:
I bought 4, 3 of them had broken buttons. There's an empty space behind the circuit board so it flexes and lets the button slip off of the switch inside. I cut some scrap wood to fit those voids and hot glued them in place. Buttons haven't slipped off again since.
@rockitman This isn't really the place for specific account questions (for your protection). You can reach the support team at https://meh.com/support.
@rockitman hey - you keep posting, but not answering? Please write in to meh.com/support - that's the only way you can get your issue addressed. These forums are just user chat and not for contacting support.
Specs
Condition: New
Warranty: 90 Day Mediocre
Estimated Delivery: 10/21 - 10/23
Shipping: $5 or free with VMP
What’s in the Box?
2x Multi-use lights
Pictures
Lights
Magnets
Kickstandin’
Hanging
Batteries
Retail boxes
Price Comparison
$18.26 (For 2) at Amazon
Find a relevant price comparison? Please share it in a comment in this thread
Warranty
90 days
Genetics states all men must buy flashlights.
@cinoclav ...I bought four. Seems like a good christmas gift.
@cinoclav ... Repetitively!
@crashcom Absolutely. Though I do admit, I didn't buy these. I already have a much better magnetic flashlight, the Joby Gorillatorch Flare.
@cinoclav My better half bought me the regular version of this. So much awesome.
Pass, and I'm calling aaa betteries being offered by the weeks end.
But can you sub in 4.5 AA batteries instead?
@eulestadt Sure you can.... let us know if it works. LOL
Is this what we stick those leaky AAA batteries into?
But seriously, any sort of lumen rating for these? I can see using them under the car or something if they're decent...
@Stormchaser Plenty bright. Couldn't find real specs unfortunately. But for what it's worth, I'm in for a pair!
@Moose works for me, ya got my money!
Moose works for you and got your money?
If it's not a Cree it's just another weak LED flashlight...and it's meh.
@Kerig3 wow ok i better take your word for it or i'll never have a good flashlight from any other brand in the history of existence ever again. EVER. i better buy everything cree makes to help support them and their best in class flashlights
@tlampe38 I was stating my OPINION, so please don't get your shorts all in a bunch! Geez. 😛
I'm not married to Cree as a brand, but to the emitter type that's now being cloned all over the place in flashlights from China. Regular LED bulbs are ok, but you need so many of them in order to produce the same amount of light in a heavier, more energy consuming flashlight.
@Kerig3 https://www.yugster.com/deals/68431-mini-cree-led-1000-lumen-3-mode-focus-flashlight
@Kerig3 Actually it's not. It's got big square bright LEDs. For 3 bucks they are great lights.
@Kerig3 I used a cree single led flashlight and few other flashlights on a mountain hike the last couple of nights. With the Cree I could see my car from halfway up the mountain and spotlight other hikers anywhere on my side of the mountain. Not good to let the kids use them though because they can be blinding. I'm sure these lights are as good as any other cheap flashlights and I'll probably buy them anyway.
@Kerig3 Well, sure, if your thing is quality. :)
@Pufferfishy I have one of those, as well as 5 other styles, all purchased direct-from-china for somewhat less $. The bottom line, and as @bruno187 stated, these things are extremely bright. (not for kids) Not too long ago it used to be that if you wanted that kind of lumen output from a flashlight, it would come from a monster spotlight type that weighs several lbs and costs 3x as much. Once I got my cree clones, my standard LED flashlights went in a box for a future garage sale. 😁
@Pufferfishy https://www.fasttech.com/products/1278403
@Kerig3 mine arrived. these are awesome. I'd trade my cree flashlights for these any day.
@prof Then mail those unwanted Crees to me. 😀
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The image search result is severely disappointing.
@katfude same for different-thirsty-thread :(
@fuddledumpers
Ditto for suddenly-passing-heron
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in for 4
TACTICOOL! Oh wait, this is not that. TACTIMEH!!!!
@jjohns71 No No it's not tatctianything these are work light. Miller and budweiser swilling working in the driveway work lights.
but i don't have any AAA batteries that don't leak. either way, ruddy-attentive-burn.
How bright is it?
Oh hell, bought 6 anyway.
@2many2no very
@2many2no 24 LEDs powered by three AAA batteries = not very, or not very long. Likely both.
@2many2no I don't know @2many2no, how bright is it ?
@Pufferfishy I don't trust you and your tetrodotoxin.
@ceagee Box says "SUPER BRIGHT"
Gotta wear shades!
In for 3 sets of two. My hubby's habit of buying lots of flashlights has apparently become my habit too. But it's okay, because he loses them so quickly, we never have too many. Yay?
@Pony You need to have ten flashlights to be able to find one.
Well here we fucking go again. We round the corner of impulsivity and temptation as we near that janky ass pawn shop on the wrong end of town. The normally dark and dreary alley is suddenly bright. So bright in fact that you are almost blinded by the intensity. As you approach you realize that Twofer Tuesday has used soo many lights that it's nearly impossible to see her hideous figure. Dodging quite the mental bullet, you thank Twofer Tuesday and simply buy a few lights...not to many though. We need that fucking buffer because aint nobody wanna see that shit.
@studerc Someone needs to illustrate your Twofer Tuesday tales each week.
Nice. These look cool. I can use em in the garage when I'm working on my car. Sold!
Great for the scary closets in the basement !
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@baqui63 no! Its too cute to be inconvinient.
@Panegyric Hi Panegyric!
Been looking for a good under the work light w good lighting hopefully these aren't junk and if nothing else use them both right. 😜
You had me at LED and AAAAAAAAA.
I can't resist-- I got 4-- wild-dangerously-pelican. You can never have too many LED flashlights. Every room, every drawer, every toolbox must have at least one.
@WaltC oh oh. Maybe I need to buy more. I only got a pair. tonal-absurd-chemist.
Yeah I have a problem, I buy too much crap on Meh. Couldn't help myself, too manly to pass up. Yucky-Cloudy-Rose
Would be in at $7.50. Not so much at $11.
When does free VMP come back? Lure me in for another month with some small Bubbas. (Title of your sex tape.)
@stinks A cheap bastard, are ya?
(Then again, you are on a cheap bastard website, so…)
Don't let Ideaworks lights go out on me.
Although I'd hold it myself, the magnet does it for me
I'd just use the stand and keep my hands all freeeeee
But without 3 triple a batteries, its like the sun going out on me.
In for a pair... I'm really attracted to the magnetic base.
@awk Are you buy-polar? That would be iron-ic.
@awk I hear it's all about the base, the base, .....no treble
They're well-reviewed on Amazon.
...why the fuck are they here?!
because Amazon reviews don't mean much when sellers are buying reviews
It's hard to pass up this light when the worst Amazon review gives only three stars because 'the lights are too bright it hurts my eyes...'
You had me at too bright, I'm in for 3(6)
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Speaking of undervalued, here's hoping this is another under appreciated product uncovered by the meh buyers.
I was just thinking I need a good light when connecting all my meh USB stuff to the USB slots on the back of my computer. Hey, am I the only one that tries to plug in a USB upside down, EVERY-SINGLE-TIME?
@PilotJim It's a well-proven fact that it takes 3 tries to insert a USB, even though it only has two orientations. Amazingly, this also includes the new reversible type-C plugs.
What the hell. In for 3. At least they'll make good stocking stuffers
No Georgia Red. . . for that alone, meh.
Tip of the cap to Spurrier. . magnificent bastard.
Got 2 of these bad boys. They should be HANGIN around for a while has cigar in mouth going meaww meaww see
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I'm thinking run-and-gun documentary film lighting. Can't hurt and if they get damaged or have to be left behind no big loss. In for six. Besides, condemned-equal-platypus.
OH GOD NO! I just saw the Amazon review that says this is sold under the "Bell + Howell" name LOL. That reminded me of their HORRIBLE infomercial where they demo this thing. Watch from about 0:13-0:21 they CLEARLY use TWO beams that come on at TWO different times and are pointed at TWO DIFFERENT PLACES! They start in the same spot but someone neglected to tell the actors to keep them pointed there LOL.
Sigh but the Amazon reviews are good (even though there are only 9), it might be worth the risk. Is there anyone who has actual experience using these??
@Stormchaser - It tilts an INCREDIBLE 180 degrees!
@KDemo I know! Completely unheard of! And the hook does 360 degrees!!! mind blown
@Stormchaser I'm sitting in the dark trying to eat, hey I know I will shine a light INTO my eyes, that will surely help!
@thismyusername Of course, the perfect solution! Didn't you know to be in an infomercial you have to have a negative IQ? :D
@Stormchaser @KDemo I'm surprised that it can stick to any metal surface. I'd like to know how they accomplish that with gold, copper, silver, aluminium, and even mercury.
@cengland0 Don't forget high quality stainless steel.
This turned out to be my best order number to date:
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Meh, for $6 bucks just take a chance if you want/need them.
This will probably sell out quick, in for 2.
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As with shoes and jewelry, there is no such thing as too many battery operated lights. There is such a thing as not enough batteries.
@heartny yeah, as the page loaded I was hoping these were rechargeable. Life has changed since they stopped stocking our office supply cabinet with AAAs.
Got 6 of them. I want to make a super bright, cheap lightbox. Can we get a AAA battery deal tomorrow? Amateur-Skillful-Tarzan
If this used AA batteries I would definitely need one. Or a half a dozen.
Earlier this evening, I said I needed a new flashlight.
And now, I'm ordering two...
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I have guaranteed my husband thinking these are lame by making the purchase. Can't wait to hear about how stupid they are when the box arrives.
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On the fence due to flashlight oversupply spousal guilt.
A couple thoughts:
(1) Good or bad, these might be bigger than you think. At 8.5 x 2.25 x 1.25" they're about the size of a typical TV remote.
(2) If you're thinking of stowing them in a tool box or glove box for emergency/infrequent use, don't install batteries. Keep the batteries with it but in a zip lock bag. (Leakage, everyone eventually gets it.)
@RedOak try these...
@chienfou Learn something new everyday!
Watt a deal
@AttyVette That's what we are LED to believe.
@belowi rimshot...
liberal-elevated-death? Yikes. Not gonna image search for that…
@paulbeard not so bad:
From: http://theprogressivecynic.com/2014/08/15/red-america-vs-blue-america-state-maps-illustrate-the-difference/
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@tenemu Hey I think I have one of those crazy santa hats somewhere... lol
@tenemu You must mean "bored-wacky-spring". (in meh-speak) 😉
Are these waterproof...or at least water resistant?
@Tadlem43 no the battery cover is not sealed , rain should not be a problem though.
if you happen to live near one. three words, Harbor Freight Tools, they usually have their 27led worklight free with coupon several times a year. usually free with any purchase, but sometimes free no purchase necessary.
http://www.harborfreight.com/27-led-portable-worklight-flashlight-67227.html
@mehod Huh. I live a mile away from one and all I ever get in email is coupons for their garbage batteries..... Will have to keep an eye out for this
@mehod These are way better than the harbor freight lights. I bought 2 of these at tractor supply for $6 each sunday.
@Pufferfishy If you ever look at the weekend newspaper, they frequently (almost every Sunday) have an ad with a 20% off coupon, and one for a free item with purchase (usually a 25' tape measure, 9 led flashlight, utility scissors, cheap screwdriver set or 5x7 tarp, and occasionally the above mentioned 27 LED - which does have a magnet and hanger hook but does not articulate -, leather work gloves, or a multi-meter).
You can use both coupons at the same time, even using the discount coupon on top of their sale item prices. I keep a dozen fliers in my car and I stop in almost every time I go into town and get a pair of rubber palm work gloves for the garden (1.49 after 20% 0ff coupon) or 2 part epoxy glue (0.79 after discount) etc and a free item... I have lots of flashlights (and tape measures, multi-meters, tarps etc) consequently, but I am still going to pull the trigger on this one. My favorite use for a similar one (36 LED) I already own is to put it on the side table of the BBQ (thanks to the magnetic base) when darkness falls before I am done grilling. These will be gifted at Christmas. Damn you meh and your VMP!
@Pufferfishy the link below has links to their current deals, I never go in there without getting something for free. They accept the coupons from my phone screen without question at the store near me.
http://www.dealsoff.com/harbor-freight-coupons/
That being said, I ordered a couple of these lights too.
@belowi cool - thanks
@mehod I ordered some of these, and I have some of the Harbor Freight version. I will compare and contrast once they arrive.
@mehod i have a few of these HF 27led lights. They are about the only LED flashlight that's been dead when I go to use it without me noticing them getting dimmer first. I get that flashlights use batteries, but these HF lights seem to use them when turned off.
Stupid VMP
novelty-stupendous-treatment
You had me until you said 3 AAA batteries. Who sells AAA batteries anymore ? Especially ones that don't come pre-leaked?
@sjk3 Dollartree... for a dollar (for 4)!
I've purchased these in Walmart $10@ and Amazon $17/2 several times. "Why?" you cry insidiousky.... Because each time a washer / plumbing / irritating, know-it-all neighbor repair guy or a friend's teenager calls to whisper, "I lost the cobra's baby somewhere when I was vacuuming, i was balancing it on my head! Help before Mom find's out!" loved this incredibly simple yet useful light and "wished I had one when..." So... Another one bites the dust. Just bout 6, maybe I should get more? But how many incidents of people who may need one can I know? Batteries last long time (yeah, I throw those in, too).
In for 2 for 2 for tuesday. fixated-secret-yam
What's with the top referrer being http://0jejhcec65c24dslii.com/ ?
@stuartpb which throws a DNS error...
@stuartpb You've got us. It was fishy enough that we hid it. Googling makes me think it's some source (like a private forum) that's scrambling what info they send out as their actual url. Or possibly it's scrambling non-English characters.
Nefarious Adhesive Cat.
@juggle12 My new favorite confirmation.
Oh, fine. Always could use more flashlights around the shop. Good stocking stuffers for the fellow guys.
bumpy-smiley-volleyball
OK, OK, I pulled the trigger
plaid-loyal-trade
For $6, I'm sure I can find lots of uses for these. Like, taking up space on my already over cluttered work bench. Or, in a drawer in the kitchen overloaded with other crap.
distressed-energetic-group
what the hell, guys... I went to sleep last night EXPECTING the allure of these cheap, crappy lights to cause you suckers to buy them all, saving me the embarrassment of spending my hard earned cash in the morning.
But NOOOO, apparently something that simple was an impossible task for you folks.
Dammit.
parallel-mammoth-parakeet
I think my confirmation applies to meh fairly well.
Looks like something that I can stash in the glove box of our cars for use when checking under the hood at night. VMP = MUST BUY!!!1
older-towering-guppy
I am old, so I can't figure out how to post my image search results here, but it's loose-dark-cyclops, which would be hard to beat.
@Amazonite
Really, meh order generator? You think I'm going to post images of a kitchen appliance for icy-exclusive-stove? Do not mess with me, you should know better by now. THIS is what I'm thinking about:
@OldCatLady Just where on the internet did you find this picture of me??? (Yeah, that's me. Yup.)
@OldCatLady
@mfladd Attribute or get called a copycat!
@mfladd Yes, we know the photo is really you. Let him dream.
I bought a couple, but what I really need is a good rechargeable LED work light for the garage. Had to chuck my old one because it stopped holding a charge. Got any of those, meh?
@medz JUST PUT RECHARGEABLE AAA'S IN IT.
@bill0x NO!!!! And what? Take the batteries out and put then in a charger when they need to recharge? What are we, friggin' cavemen? I want to be able to plug the worklight itself in or set in on a dock or something so I know it's always charged and ready to go. I don't want to have to swap out batteries like some battery changer guy or something. Dumb!
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Is the switch just a 2-way (On-Off) or can you turn on the flashlight and area light separately?
@G1 It's 3way off, flashlight, worklight.
@cranky1950 Whoohoo! Threeways for everyone!
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@sammydog01 so that's his new job?
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In for 3 times 2 for 6
My first MEH order.
Bought 168 LEDS (two sets = 6*(24+4) = 168) and joined VMP for at least one month.
@daveeh - Welcome to the meh experience! Please fasten your seatbelt, and hang on to your hat. and your wallet ;-)
magnetetic?
F&^#!$ magnetetics , how do they work?!?
Is today the first day that more product has sold then meh buttons pressed?
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I bought several of these, and they are junk. Better product can be found at Big Lots. And since they sell a lot of junk, these are junky junk crap.
I bought two. They showed up today. Both are broken. With the first one, it's the button. The yellow rubber button is missing. You have to stick your finger inside the flashlight to trigger the button mechanism soldered onto the circuit board. With the second one, the second light, at the top of the flashlight, doesn't work.
It's supposed to be like this: CLICK-big light; CLICK-off; CLICK-top light; CLICK-off. Instead, this one goes like this: CLICK-big light; CLICK-off; CLICK-off; CLICK-off.
This is my first real disappointment from Meh.
Honeymoon's over, I guess...
@EwingKlipspring that sucks. You should send CS a message at meh.com/support about your busted lights.
@Thumperchick Thanks. Good idea. Just did it. We'll see what happens.
@EwingKlipspring Same problem. Didn't use them /try to use til recently. 2 are ok 2 are broken. Just so you know you are not alone.
@ceagee haven't tried mine out yet ...guess I better check them out...
@AttyVette Good idea. I am wondering about how
the ones I have that are ok will be after a few uses. The buttons are really crappy ( if you see how they are if you get one that is broken. ) Other than that they are a great light and I like all the functions of how it can be put in place -- hook, magnet, stand and of course easy to hold.
@EwingKlipspring Press the button a few dozen more times.. Mine had a dead function and after I pushed it a few times it started working..
@ceagee two of my LED lights are broken as well...... :( some of the led lights never light up and the clip on the back of one of the battery backs that holds the back in place, has been broken off. Sigh..I just sent an email to meh about these defective/ broken led lights but I am wondering about giving these lights as stocking stuffers gifts now..makes me wonder if these LED lights will last until the proverbial water gets hot!
@AttyVette The way the switch is mounted is the worst weak point in the design. Although, consistently damaging the wires during assembly doesn't lead to much confidence in the durability either.
This made me wonder: While holding a flashlight in just one hand, could I break the switch off just by pressing the button with my thumb? The answer was yes. It took only 3 overly enthusiastic switch on/switch off cycles.
I was mimicking an energetic child, or frustrated adult. I was pressing harder than needed, but not insanely hard.
These would be good stocking stuffers for the twelve year old version of me. I liked to take apart broken electronics back then, too. Most people aren't like me. So these are not great stocking stuffers for most people.
UPDATE: I pulled the yellow switch cover out of the flashlight, and the yellow ring. (They weren't mounted all that well to begin with.) I see I cracked the board, but didn't break it all the way through. Without the yellow parts in the way, the switch still works. I can't easily work it with my thumb, but I can with my little finger, or with a cheap pen. I still wouldn't recommend these as gifts for the average person.
I received my meh.com lights today. Definitely NOT meh. These are not anything like the free Harbor Freight lights. Very bright, strong magnet. Solid build, 7.6 ounces without batteries. Not flimsy like HF. ll four arrived in perfect condition.
I pushed the button one time and it broke, it went inside itself and twisted, can't get the button back out and it's stuck on always. Total junk.
@gnext2 write in to meh.com/support and let them know what happened. Sorry your light turned out to be crappy.
@Thumperchick I did, they said "Oh no! That’s strange! When you pressed the power button again, it wouldn’t come out?".
I placed over 50 orders this year with Meh, first time I have emailed an issue, really expected more.
@gnext2 it sounds like they were trying to assess the situation and make sure they understood what happened. The support peeps really do care - answer their question and give them another chance.
@gnext2 I had exactly the same thing happen to the first one I used (bought 4, some as gifts). So I opened the others and they SEEM to be fine and work correctly. But time will tell. I did send CS a note that the first one is defective. We'll see what happens.
Mine work perfectly - expected them to be crap and instead they are really nice, decent lights for the money. Please bring them back prior to that day in December when I have to visit distant relatives I don't know nor give a shit about but am expected to exchange gifts with and eat their food and trust that I won't die of salmonellosis.
Whaaaaat? I gave these to my husband today and he didn't think they were stupid. I don't know how to handle this.
I ordered 2 two-packs for a total of 4. The first one broke the first time we tried it, the on/off button just snapped off when we turned it on, just like @gnext2. The second one has been fine - so far.
@cbilyak Write in to meh.com/support about your busted button. I hope the second one keeps shining bright for you!
I just got mine, and opened 1 of the 4 I ordered. This thing is kinda of bad-ass. Super bright and pretty versatile with the stand, hook and magnet. Definitely digging this purchase.
Thanks Meh!
I got a partial refund, I would rather have had a replacement, but since others had the same issue too, I didn't want to deal with that again maybe.
@gnext2 unfortunately, replacements aren't a common thing around here. They have a small/set number of items and once they're gone - that's all she wrote. Glad you got refunded for the busted one(s) though!
@Thumperchick No I did get offered a replacement, I am saying I didn't want to take the chance of getting another broken one, since other people have had the same issue. So I took the refund instead
@gnext2 A choice - That's kinda cool.
At some places, you get a choice between In-Store credit or fuck you. ;)
Got mine the other day. Already used one under the hood of my car. The stand comes in handy. Without a swivel head the magnet might not be as useful as I thought, but for 3 bucks a piece, I'm happy!
One of my button modes didn't work on one light.. Pressing it a few dozen times seemed to free up whatever chinese child labor sweat was on the terminals and it works perfect now.
Used both that I got already. Very bright, and handy. Well worth the $$ spent.
I wrote you telling you that both of the flashlights were defective and have not heard back from you. Please advise. They are just sitting here from the day I opened it. Broken. Thanks
Hi @rockitman - when did you write in? Did you use meh.com/support to contact meh's support? Or did you email?
Support can take a business day or 2 to respond - especially since one of the team isn't in the office this week.
Hello I wrote two times telling about the lights that were not good from day one. Please give me a update on the status. They are just sitting here. Both broke the first time I tried them. The button is broken. Thanks
@rockitman Hi, I responded to you here yesterday - did you write back in? Did you check your spam folder?
(paging @hollboll - perhaps this person's email got lost in the system?)
@Thumperchick Great so Rutledge got a deal on Hillary's email server
Posting this here too in case someone else's breaks and they come looking at the original thread. Here's how I fixed my buttons:
I bought 4, 3 of them had broken buttons. There's an empty space behind the circuit board so it flexes and lets the button slip off of the switch inside. I cut some scrap wood to fit those voids and hot glued them in place. Buttons haven't slipped off again since.
Bought them for the hubby. He loves them
these were defective and I let you know the very day I opened them. Have you refunded me for these?
Thanks
@rockitman This isn't really the place for specific account questions (for your protection). You can reach the support team at https://meh.com/support.
@rockitman hey - you keep posting, but not answering? Please write in to meh.com/support - that's the only way you can get your issue addressed. These forums are just user chat and not for contacting support.
These are cool and superbright. Let's hope they don't eat batteries. Hmm, I only checked one though, hope I don't have the button issue above.
far exceeded expectations at this price. if it comes back ill buy more