Mel Posted September 28, 2012 Share #1 Posted September 28, 2012 I am a fan of Maglite flashlights. Never mind that I worked for them, and took my retirement from there. They are made 100% in the USA (Ontario, California) and I know how exacting the quality control is for everything from machining the aluminum to assembly of the finished product to packaging. At one time Mr. Tony Maglica sent a bunch of lights (thousands, I think) to (hmmmm, was it Desert Storm?) troops because he had read that they didn't have adequate lights for night activities (machine maintenance, etc.). Didn't cost the military or the troops a dime. They now have these AWSOME LED flashlights, but they are mostly very big $. Wait a minute----- check out Home Depot----- a combination LED 3D + a LED 2AA (with batteries, a non-roll device, and holster for the 2AA) for only $27.98. That's less than most places get for just the 3D LED flashlight. The 2AA LED can be more than $20.00 some places. I got mine from the local store, also available on the internet. This link only shows it in black, but I think if you search around you might find the colors. I got blue. http://www.homedepot.com/Maglite/h_d1/N-53xZ5yc1v/R-202550919/h_d2/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10053&langId=-1&storeId=10051 I have no dog in this fight, just sharing what I found to be a very good price on an outstanding MADE IN tHE USA product. And Home Depot still offers a 10% discount for military active/retiree/veteran. If you might have an interest in reading about Mag Instrument's growth and history, here's a link: http://www.maglite.com/company_aboutmag.asp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongobobny Posted September 28, 2012 Share #2 Posted September 28, 2012 Thanks Mel, I just happen to have a $30 Homer gift card... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilvrT Posted September 28, 2012 Share #3 Posted September 28, 2012 Looks like this deal is not offered in Canada Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XV1100SE Posted September 28, 2012 Share #4 Posted September 28, 2012 Looks like this deal is not offered in Canada Change your frown upside down ! http://www.homedepot.ca/product/maglite-3d-2aa-flashlight-lite-pack-black-or-gray/968950 $29.99 in Canada Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilvrT Posted September 28, 2012 Share #5 Posted September 28, 2012 Change your frown upside down ! http://www.homedepot.ca/product/maglite-3d-2aa-flashlight-lite-pack-black-or-gray/968950 $29.99 in Canada I saw that... it's not the LED one as posted by the OP. SKU's are different and so is the model # LED item ... Both lights offer a spot-to-flood LED beam One you linked to .... Both Flashlights offer a High Intensity light beam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XV1100SE Posted September 28, 2012 Share #6 Posted September 28, 2012 I saw that... it's not the LED one as posted by the OP. SKU's are different and so is the model # LED item ... Both lights offer a spot-to-flood LED beam One you linked to .... Both Flashlights offer a High Intensity light beam Thanks for pointing that out. I was going based on the item description. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XV1100SE Posted September 28, 2012 Share #7 Posted September 28, 2012 $21 (reg $28) for one light - mini-mag http://www.canadiantire.ca/AST/browse/3/HouseHome/SafetySecurity/Flashlights/PRDOVR~0652133P/Maglite+LED+3W+2AA.jsp?locale=en $28 (regular $37) http://www.canadiantire.ca/AST/browse/3/HouseHome/SafetySecurity/Flashlights/PRDOVR~0652020P/Maglite+3W+2D+LED+Flashlight.jsp?locale=en Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel Posted September 28, 2012 Author Share #8 Posted September 28, 2012 $21 (reg $28) for one light - mini-mag http://www.canadiantire.ca/AST/browse/3/HouseHome/SafetySecurity/Flashlights/PRDOVR~0652133P/Maglite+LED+3W+2AA.jsp?locale=en $28 (regular $37) http://www.canadiantire.ca/AST/browse/3/HouseHome/SafetySecurity/Flashlights/PRDOVR~0652020P/Maglite+3W+2D+LED+Flashlight.jsp?locale=en And the $28.00 one is 2D, not 3D. Usually only another $1 or so (U.S.) for the extra battery length. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongobobny Posted September 28, 2012 Share #9 Posted September 28, 2012 Bought 'em this afternoon! Picked the blue ones... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djh3 Posted September 29, 2012 Share #10 Posted September 29, 2012 I still have my mini mag I bought when I was crewing aircraft in the AF back in like 84 or something. Been alot of miles flying, driving and riding on a motorcycle. Great piece of equipment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gojira Posted September 29, 2012 Share #11 Posted September 29, 2012 I love the Mag lights. Excellent quality for the price. The only reason I've had one go bad is I let the batteries leak. That's a good deal, but I already have both of those items. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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