I've just received one and found the opening/closing mechanism was a bit finicky. The first time I tried to put the bezel end back on after putting some batteries in it didn't sit all the way home, but after fiddling with the button a bit it did go in properly. I haven't used it much yet but I like the size & shape. I've obviously been spoilt by Zebralight user interfaces as I found the Hi/Med/Lo/Strobe sequence a bit clunky (and yes, I know some people can't get on with the ZL UI at all, but I like it )
Not sure about other brands but for some reason this always happens with Nitecore new models of flashlights when they are first introduced, they are nothing more than prototype lights, that's why I never purchase the new released models, I just wait several months until customer complains with issues have being solved by Nitecore and the new batch of flashlight is released.
Quote from: JustinCase on August 25, 2017, 06:47:35 PMNot sure about other brands but for some reason this always happens with Nitecore new models of flashlights when they are first introduced, they are nothing more than prototype lights, that's why I never purchase the new released models, I just wait several months until customer complains with issues have being solved by Nitecore and the new batch of flashlight is released.This is what I was thinking. I knew I should of waited. It's like buying a new model car that is just released. You always wait a year for them to work out the kinks.
I've given up on Nitecore. QC is questionable. I've got a couple of lights where the fit and finish is impeccable and had a few where it was really sloppy.
I do not use EBAY so that is not a option for myself but great info for others.
Quote from: captain spaulding on September 02, 2017, 01:43:00 AMI do not use EBAY so that is not a option for myself but great info for others.I understand by not been a fan of eBay but The Nitecore Store is not on eBay, you can make a direct purchase online or by phone. I've done it several times
Quote from: JustinCase on September 02, 2017, 01:49:43 AMQuote from: captain spaulding on September 02, 2017, 01:43:00 AMI do not use EBAY so that is not a option for myself but great info for others.I understand by not been a fan of eBay but The Nitecore Store is not on eBay, you can make a direct purchase online or by phone. I've done it several times Are their prices the same as say Amazon or do they charge MSRP? Just curious. In all honesty like I said before I will never spend over $20 on any Nitecore under any circumstances due to the problems I have had with them in the past. It's a shame because I really like the look of a lot of their products.
I really do not think it was scathing. All I did was state what happened and thanked the dealer for a great interaction.