Strobesnmore
Member
I was talking with John a couple months back about how the site has really turned in a forum with mostly dealers of Chinese lights versus the old days where it was all name brand. Tonight I was reading about a new company on here going through some struggles dealing Chinese lights and although the company seems very honest, upfront, and forthcoming about delays, issues, and product issues I just asked myself what's the benefit?
I know guys want to save money and are trying to go the way of cheap Chinese lights but reading the numerous threads loaded with customer service issues or lack of customer service altogether, delays, and other issues I kept asking is a few bucks saved worth the benefits if there are any? Customer service issues aside most lights offer no SAE rating, no product liability, and generally less than average quality and output. Had a guy call today who went this route and ended up with a company who wouldn't stand behind the light so he ordered a new D12 and his biggest complaint was he wished someone warned him. I asked if he knew it was Chinese stuff and he said yes so I had to laugh.
Now so I am very clear I am not bashing any company on the site. I am strictly asking does the benefit out weigh the risks when going with a Chinese light versus a name brand? Thoughts?
I know guys want to save money and are trying to go the way of cheap Chinese lights but reading the numerous threads loaded with customer service issues or lack of customer service altogether, delays, and other issues I kept asking is a few bucks saved worth the benefits if there are any? Customer service issues aside most lights offer no SAE rating, no product liability, and generally less than average quality and output. Had a guy call today who went this route and ended up with a company who wouldn't stand behind the light so he ordered a new D12 and his biggest complaint was he wished someone warned him. I asked if he knew it was Chinese stuff and he said yes so I had to laugh.
Now so I am very clear I am not bashing any company on the site. I am strictly asking does the benefit out weigh the risks when going with a Chinese light versus a name brand? Thoughts?