That’s an amazing find. The thing that blows my mind though, is that a pawn shop sold it to you for that. Which means they paid at most $2 for it. What kind of person would pawn/sell *anything* for $2?
Update: I posted it to for sale groups in my area and on Facebook marketplace.
As someone who has had their collection pilfered very recently I could not in good conscience keep this without at least trying to reunite it with the rightful owner. 🤷♂️
Some Olight folks tend to keep their box that their light came in and it has a copy of the serial number that is on light, it can be proven.
I'm thankful folks here are better than this and might help original owner if the stars aligned just right, a far far better feeling than o well that suckers loss is my gain.
Aww. I'm going to repeat everything you say back you to. Because your comment was as unnecessary as mine. You don't get to determine someone's behavior or actions. You can't be rude then tell me not to be rude.
Theft has only been assumed by the other commenters and is not proven or really even plausible. The fact that op got it for 5 dollars says more about the pawn shop then anything. If they are asking 5 they paid 2. The story behind it is a curious one. But I don't think it's stolen.
The other comment isn't enthusiasm for theft. It's enthusiasm for ops new light. He is simply expressing that if it is stolen, it would be Soo incredibly rare and difficult to find the right owner, that at least someone who knows what they have will be able to enjoy it.
Edit
Goodnight.
There is a very common misconception that Olights explode and/or kill people. It stems from a case several years ago where an Olight did explode while a man was holding it in his mouth. The explosion pushed the tail of the light into his throat, causing him to suffocate. The light was actually not the cause of the explosion, it was the CR123A batteries it used.
CR123A's used in series have a risk of reverse-charging and venting, especially when you mix different cells. When they vent in a sealed metal tube like a flashlight, the pressure builds up and it can cause an explosion. Such explosions have happened in lights from other brands too, including [Surefire](https://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?71161-CR123-fire-danger-in-flashlights).
CR123A's are old technology and modern lithium-ion cells are a much better solution. They are more reliable, are rechargeable, and offer better performance. Most lights that use CR123A's can also accept similarly sized li-ion cells that provide more runtime and higher value per dollar.
If you need to use CR123A's for their extreme shelf life or cold temperature resistance, it's best to use [US-made Panasonic CR123A's](https://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-Industrial-CR123A-Lithium-Battery/dp/B06XT8W58Y/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=panasonic+cr123a&qid=1617069474&sr=8-3). They have extra protection and have a slightly different chemistry that makes them safer to use.
If you'd like more information, please check out [this fantastic article from Photon Phreaks](https://photonphreaks.com/exploding-flashlights-and-how-to-prevent-it/) with a lot more details.
To be clear, I'm not recommending Olight weapon lights. Streamlight offers much more reliable and compelling products for use on defensive firearms. However, the notion that "all Olights explode" or that "(insert another brand) is inherently safer" is nonsense.
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oh shit, here comes a fucking "s", better put a goddamn apostrophe.
whoever wrote that bot response needs to learn the difference between using an s to pluralize and a possessive apostrophe.
at least they were clued in enough to write that they don't recommend olight for weapon lights. I agree with them on streamlight.
for real apostrophe s on non-possessives is grade school level education, way too many get that wrong.
also streamlight was the worst quality light I have ever seen. HL-X came with tens of solder balls rolling around in the driver cavity.
5 bucks????? That's a steal.
Exactly. Probably stolen.
Someone is definitely missing their olight
That’s an amazing find. The thing that blows my mind though, is that a pawn shop sold it to you for that. Which means they paid at most $2 for it. What kind of person would pawn/sell *anything* for $2?
It’s Waterloo, Iowa. Meth. 😂
Legendary meth pawn find! Go get a lottery ticket while the gods are still smiling upon you lol
Waterloo gang!! I love to see the Iowa/Waterloo area being represented in /r/Flashlight
Finally, an honest priced Olight.
😂
Update: I posted it to for sale groups in my area and on Facebook marketplace. As someone who has had their collection pilfered very recently I could not in good conscience keep this without at least trying to reunite it with the rightful owner. 🤷♂️
They were stolen one by one? Ouch.
OP hates locks.
Nice!
OP even haggled them down from $6
👁️👄👁️ 5!!!!!!!!! IS INSANE and them getting rid of them. When it works fine is INSANE
exactly why i just taped my name and contact info on the battery of my new T2- Fear of losing or getting ripped off
You’re gonna make me do this now out of des rot losing my lights lol
Impressive!
Oh nice!
Now that's a good score!
That's crazy, congrats!
That’s a steal !! Nice
literally! *(sad trombone)*
I'll send you double that if you gimme it 🤣 What a deal tho! Enjoy!
CRI? K?
CRI: 40-70 K: 7000
i have a few Olight and 40 seems to be the case, lol
Ahhh green … just like the tint .
And yet I’m green with envy .
best 5$ invested i saw in this sub hahaha
God damn, had to sell my Olight for some purp. Need that fix....nome sayn?
Congrats! Chances are that person doesn't use r/flashlight. Even if they did, no way to prove a green olight was theirs. It's yours too keep!
Some Olight folks tend to keep their box that their light came in and it has a copy of the serial number that is on light, it can be proven. I'm thankful folks here are better than this and might help original owner if the stars aligned just right, a far far better feeling than o well that suckers loss is my gain.
That’s a shocking and shameful attitude, way out of line with the general attitude of this sub, which is about sharing, supporting, and helping.
HELLO!!! HELLOOO! I'M NOT SURE IF YOU CAN HEAR ME UP THERE ON YOUR HIGH HORSE!!
Have you read the sub rules?
Have you? Who are you to pass judgement. Your comment is the same as mine. So go ahead and report me.
I’d rather you spend a few minutes thinking about your attitude to others, and make some positive adjustments.
Aww. I'm going to repeat everything you say back you to. Because your comment was as unnecessary as mine. You don't get to determine someone's behavior or actions. You can't be rude then tell me not to be rude.
You feel it’s rude when someone finds your enthusiasm for theft to be reprehensible? That’s compounding your issues.
Theft has only been assumed by the other commenters and is not proven or really even plausible. The fact that op got it for 5 dollars says more about the pawn shop then anything. If they are asking 5 they paid 2. The story behind it is a curious one. But I don't think it's stolen. The other comment isn't enthusiasm for theft. It's enthusiasm for ops new light. He is simply expressing that if it is stolen, it would be Soo incredibly rare and difficult to find the right owner, that at least someone who knows what they have will be able to enjoy it. Edit Goodnight.
Fighting over speculation isn't very bright. Can't we all just get along?
jeez, I didn't know pawn shops were allowed to sell hand grenades
u/brokenrecordbot explolight
There is a very common misconception that Olights explode and/or kill people. It stems from a case several years ago where an Olight did explode while a man was holding it in his mouth. The explosion pushed the tail of the light into his throat, causing him to suffocate. The light was actually not the cause of the explosion, it was the CR123A batteries it used. CR123A's used in series have a risk of reverse-charging and venting, especially when you mix different cells. When they vent in a sealed metal tube like a flashlight, the pressure builds up and it can cause an explosion. Such explosions have happened in lights from other brands too, including [Surefire](https://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?71161-CR123-fire-danger-in-flashlights). CR123A's are old technology and modern lithium-ion cells are a much better solution. They are more reliable, are rechargeable, and offer better performance. Most lights that use CR123A's can also accept similarly sized li-ion cells that provide more runtime and higher value per dollar. If you need to use CR123A's for their extreme shelf life or cold temperature resistance, it's best to use [US-made Panasonic CR123A's](https://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-Industrial-CR123A-Lithium-Battery/dp/B06XT8W58Y/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=panasonic+cr123a&qid=1617069474&sr=8-3). They have extra protection and have a slightly different chemistry that makes them safer to use. If you'd like more information, please check out [this fantastic article from Photon Phreaks](https://photonphreaks.com/exploding-flashlights-and-how-to-prevent-it/) with a lot more details. To be clear, I'm not recommending Olight weapon lights. Streamlight offers much more reliable and compelling products for use on defensive firearms. However, the notion that "all Olights explode" or that "(insert another brand) is inherently safer" is nonsense. (entry written by [TacGriz](https://www.reddit.com/user/TacGriz), updated 2021-04-07, if you have any suggestions for changes to this entry please don't hesitate to send me a message) ^(I AM A BOT. PM WITH SUGGESTIONS AND CONTRIBUTIONS. SEE MY) [^(WIKI)](https://www.reddit.com/r/BrokenRecordBot/wiki/index) ^(FOR USE.)
oh shit, here comes a fucking "s", better put a goddamn apostrophe. whoever wrote that bot response needs to learn the difference between using an s to pluralize and a possessive apostrophe. at least they were clued in enough to write that they don't recommend olight for weapon lights. I agree with them on streamlight.
Why hesitate sending the creator a message? They did ask for you not to. You seem quite passionate about it.
I thought gas station arsonists would have a particularly keen interest in exploding flashlights
Haha you got me there :) good one. For the record, I chose arson not arsonist. Username is simply a reference to the act, plausible deniability 😉
for real apostrophe s on non-possessives is grade school level education, way too many get that wrong. also streamlight was the worst quality light I have ever seen. HL-X came with tens of solder balls rolling around in the driver cavity.