07-16-2015, 04:30 AM
I've bought several cheapo, high lumen flashlights... some are actually well made, while others are pretty pathetic. Regulated/protected batteries will help, but they can be more expensive than the flashlights they're used in. That said, and as Davester notes, an $11 risk isn't much, but there are websites that also provide the specs of the components used. I'm batting about 50% overall at Yugster... 2 really good flashlights for the deal, 1 decent unit, 2 so-so (regiftable) flashlights, and 1 total junker. It's a roll of the dice.
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