Big Deal - NOT

stratobuddy said:

I've just watched this, which was shown today - -

https://www.qvcuk.com/sfixx-dual-lights-set-of-2.product.738106.html

I went straight onto full screen on my PC, watched nearly 8 minutes of video, decided to order at the Big Deal price of £18, only to find it is nearly £25.

So rang CS, they said the £18 offer finished in April (I'm amazed I didn't see it then as I always look at big deals and especially gadgets and torches) but they said there was a note below the video to say the price may be different.

Well, there was, but as I'd gone straight to full screen I never saw it.

I asked if a supervisor could sell it to me for £18, but got nowhere (they usually compromise).

I was going to leave one at OH's to keep in the sun on a windowsill, so it would always be charged up (unlike her other torches which aren't solar). I invariably need a torch when I am there, usually to repair something, and hers are invariably flat!

I found the whole situation to be disappointing and a bit underhand.

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stratobuddy said:

I've just watched this, which was shown today - -

https://www.qvcuk.com/sfixx-dual-lights-set-of-2.product.738106.html

I went straight onto full screen on my PC, watched nearly 8 minutes of video, decided to order at the Big Deal price of £18, only to find it is nearly £25.

So rang CS, they said the £18 offer finished in April (I'm amazed I didn't see it then as I always look at big deals and especially gadgets and torches) but they said there was a note below the video to say the price may be different.

Well, there was, but as I'd gone straight to full screen I never saw it.

I asked if a supervisor could sell it to me for £18, but got nowhere (they usually compromise).

I was going to leave one at OH's to keep in the sun on a windowsill, so it would always be charged up (unlike her other torches which aren't solar). I invariably need a torch when I am there, usually to repair something, and hers are invariably flat!

I found the whole situation to be disappointing and a bit underhand.

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alter ego said:

I'm just stunned to learn you go anywhere without a torch-laden utility belt!

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stratobuddy said:

Yes, I am weighed down by torch holsters lol

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alter ego said:

Yoohoo, Strato! The Bell & Howell set of 5 lights, item 728984. Any good?

I don't need floodlight strength, just enough light for me to open a gate latch after dark.

Thanks.

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alter ego said:

Yoohoo, Strato! The Bell & Howell set of 5 lights, item 728984. Any good?

I don't need floodlight strength, just enough light for me to open a gate latch after dark.

Thanks.

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alter ego said:

Yoohoo, Strato! The Bell & Howell set of 5 lights, item 728984. Any good?

I don't need floodlight strength, just enough light for me to open a gate latch after dark.

Thanks.

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stratobuddy said:

Thanks, but I bought a set of these (3 I think) many years ago. They are a good idea.

I haven't used them recently, but now you have reminded me about them I've just thought of a place where one would be very useful.

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AndiK said:

I think alter ego was asking your opinion, Strato, with a view to getting them herself. Come on, answer the question, man! AE needs you!

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stratobuddy said:

I'm not sure if the latest ones have changed since I bought mine years ago.

They are very good, very bright, easily adjustable, and the magnetic base sticks to steel surfaces.

I was surprised the demo kept saying it has to be completely dark before they will activate, I didn't find that with mine.

I have just set one up on the steel notice board in my kitchen, to light up a dark area. But as it is daylight, I can't test how dark it has to be to come on, I need it to come on at early dusk, but won't know until tonight.

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AndiK said:

Very thorough review, as we’ve come to expect from you. I am interested myself now. I hadn’t even considered that I might need such a product 24 hours ago! Could it be that it’s because I don’t?

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stratobuddy said:

I bought them because they were novelty lights, but also looked very useful and versatile.

The torches and lights I collect either have novelty aspects, or are extremely high quality engineering (and power), or have a specific use.

They are quite small, so £4-95 PP is way out of line. The large and heavy glass LnLs were £1 cheaper, and other large items have only been £1-95 recently.

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stratobuddy said:

I've just watched the latest demo, this time they did NOT mention that it has to be completely dark. Perhaps they had a faulty one. In the first demo the BA was standing, this time she was sitting.

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