Shouldn't this be in the free stuff forum? Is the flashlight worth $10 or more? I've been gone a while so don't know if the Hot Deals Policy has changed.
Still a good find.
edit: Just for reference, I posted this before the 20% coupon was added to the OP. Initially, it was a post about the flashlight only as the title implies, hence my comment.
I ordered one from Meritline.com August 3 for $2.99 with free shipping, and it arrived August 27. I've used it at random times, a few seconds at a time, and it's still extremely bright on the same three AAA batteries. The batteries didn't come with it. It seemed like the best bargain ever for such a bright flashlight. It also has a rubber grip, which is just slid onto it, and comes off too easily. But other than that it seems very solid and reliable. It seems almost the same as this one. The same size, the same 9 LEDs, the same lanyard, etc.
Those who don't want to go to Harbor Freight in person might want to check out Meritline.com to see what kind of deals they have on such flashlights now. It varies every few days.
Nice find on the 20%er. Recent e-mails have all been 15% off.
IMHO, the price is what the flashlight is worth. I've bought 2 of the red/blue 2-packs before. All failed quickly - they had a bad connection at one end or the other that made light flicker unexpectedly - then just not illuminate at all. Long story short - unreliable in my experience.
Got one of these a week ago. Seen similar one at cvs for $9.99. Nice aluminum 9 led light. Comes with batteries, so i didn't even realize it was 3 aaa batteries. Mine is right near Teds, for the free eat great lunch
perpetualapprentice said: Nice find on the 20%er. Recent e-mails have all been 15% off.
IMHO, the price is what the flashlight is worth. I've bought 2 of the red/blue 2-packs before. All failed quickly - they had a bad connection at one end or the other that made light flicker unexpectedly - then just not illuminate at all. Long story short - unreliable in my experience.
my experience is just the opposite - i have had the red and blue pack for 6 months or so and they are just as reliable as my maglite flashlights (but my maggies aren't LED!) as with any product, the way you take care of it has a lot to do with its longevity, and there is also the "luck of the draw" where there will inevitably be a few bad apples in the bunch!
for FREE, this is an awesome deal - but I'm concerned like others where this came from and if the T&C on the coupon say no printouts, how is this valid? (yeah yeah, it's YMMV, and will depend solely on your cashier) I searched their website and didn't find anything but I think I'll give it a shot, I can always use a free flashlight and one with batteries is even better!
These coupons (Flashlight, 20% off single item and a few others) came out in the USA Today Sunday paper insert last week. (like Parade that some cities get, others get a USA Today insert)
Obama4Prez
Senior Member
posted: Oct. 29, 2009 @ 10:07a
I've successfully used a computer printout to get one.
HDLH
New Member
posted: Oct. 29, 2009 @ 10:09a
good find, Thanks!
dondavi
Cranky Member
posted: Oct. 29, 2009 @ 10:13a
HF can be pretty lenient depending on the cashier. I've had them use 20% off entire purchase coupon on items that were bought with their own respective coupons....
I love this little flashlight. Amazingly, sometimes something made cheaply actually works well! They were $2.99 for 2 at one point in the store on sale.
Contrast this with two CREE Firelights I got from GoldenGadgets.com that don't work for sh!t. They turn on, then as soon as you point them at something, they flicker off, then on, then off, over and over. Wonderful materials, decent build quality, but crappy design.
Whatatay
Senior Member - 1K
posted: Oct. 29, 2009 @ 11:16a
csizzlin said: since when does begging for green actually get you green? You guys have gotten soft on me.
When I see begging for green, it is an automatic red.
Wish those manufacturer put in a better spring on the bottom terminal. You could feel how flimsy spring by shaking it up and down. Other than that it should be fine for minimal use.
Went to the Nework, CA store last night with the printout, the cashier break the 2-pack and gave me one without any question. Nice and bright. Love it. Thanks.
My wife used the printout for the free flashlight last week which expired Oct 31st even though it says no printouts. I asked the manager earlier while shopping and he said they would take it.
I had one mailed out to me but left it at home. I also bought two of the small led lights they had on sale, redblue 2 pack. I need more for xmas carol lighting in dec to read the words to our songs, so will print and use this one.
Brought the above coupon into the Chula Vista store. They were out, but gave me a free one from a 2 pack that the cashier opened, put batteries in, and then handed to me. Great! Thanks OP.
DaKineStuff
Member
posted: Nov. 5, 2009 @ 8:17p
Took the printout to my local Harbor Freight. Only had to answer 1 question--blue or red? Thanks OP!
lynton
New Member
posted: Nov. 6, 2009 @ 7:24a
I Just copied the coupon, and ran up to get the flashlight, and it works great! They got it out of a package that had two for $3.98.
I got in on this deal last time as well. Printed in color and took in. I looked around and did not find them however I went to the counter and asked and they had them behind the counter. They gave me a black one and it is very bright. Very cheap feeling like I could crush it with my hand but it has been reliable what little I have used it. I hung it in my shed last night and was able to see quite well using just it. I plan on going and getting another one this weekend. Going to keep this one in the tackle box.
hackneyed1
New Member
posted: Dec. 23, 2009 @ 9:11p
Just got the free flashlight. I also used the 20% off coupon that was linked here on my purchase (most of which was already on sale). The big surprise was the 25% off coupon that was in my bag for New Years day! I din't have to sneak out after Christmas to get the coupon! I hope your luck goes as well as mine...Happy Holidays.
pantone123
Member
posted: Dec. 23, 2009 @ 10:00p
or you can pay regular sale price for the flashlight. they sell them in a 2 pack for 3.99. but that would spoil all the fun.
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