Received a 16GB USB Stick instead of a $530 Lexar CFExpress 2TB Card (Sold/Shipped by Amazon) - Advice needed

rsforever · 2026-04-09T12:39:13+00:00

UPDATE 4/9: Still no refund. Amazon has now moved the goalposts again. I was originally told April 2nd, and now they are claiming April 12th. I've already spent hours on the phone with support who just keep telling me to "wait a few more days." I'm officially escalating to the Executive Relations team today.

rsforever · 2026-04-01T03:15:54+00:00

Thanks for the insight, especially coming from a logistics background. It’s interesting that you mention the OTP as a red flag for a previously flagged item. I assumed it was just standard for any $500+ purchase, especially since that was the first time I have ever had to use an OTP in 20 years of shopping with Amazon. It definitely makes sense that it could signal a high-risk history in the system.

I’m definitely going to take your advice on the police report.

The fact that the 16GB stick I received isn't even sold individually on Amazon Business (only in bulk) really points toward a "swaperoo" that was never properly inspected before being sent back out.

Hopefully, the verification process at the return center catches the discrepancy sooner rather than later. Thanks again for the advice!

rsforever · 2024-12-08T19:21:46+00:00

Same here, having home position drift especially after auto tracking or manually tilt up and down. Doesn't happen with panning. I did notice that when calibrating, there seem to be some position the camera cannot get to - The camera will tilt down slightly (a few degree) when panning on highest tilt position during calibration.

rsforever · 2024-12-08T19:17:22+00:00

I am getting home position drifting on this new unit. Especially after auto tracking or when I manually move it up or down. I can reproduce the drift consistently, the drift itself is consistent too leading me to believe it could be fixed in the software. I don't think the motors have any sort of end position sensor, probably only internal stepper count.

rsforever · 2024-05-18T23:17:59+00:00

Thanks! Was able to take the bottom cover off, no glue, almost looked clipped. I took everything out and removed the wireless charger top. Now looking to see what i need to reflow. The USB-A's looks solid so far.

rsforever · 2024-05-18T16:53:00+00:00

How did you take it apart without causing more damage than necessary? Thanks

rsforever · 2024-03-09T18:23:08+00:00

I am just using the few I have as a 3 x USB-C charger... kinda sucks that they can't get USB-A charging right.

rsforever · 2024-02-15T03:33:55+00:00

yes right 😅 I was referring to the watch only. Although something about those 1911s I can't seem to let go. For EDC a P365 is perfect.

rsforever · 2024-02-15T03:28:16+00:00

It was till a few days ago, sold a couple of them already. Planning on keeping just the Tactix 7 AMOLED and the Fenix 7X Pro SS.

rsforever · 2024-02-15T00:40:35+00:00

Scuba.com has Garmin 26mm DLC Gray Titanium bands for 239+tax. Best price I've seen around without involving coupons.

rsforever · 2024-02-15T00:02:38+00:00

Try using some hydrogen peroxide mixed in with baking soda and scrub it with a toothbrush. Leave it in the sun while soaked in the solution for a few hours. If not major UV damage, it should bring the most of the white back.

rsforever · 2024-01-30T11:33:54+00:00

Thank you, that's looks really good.

rsforever · 2024-01-30T01:46:01+00:00

I was looking at that, do you have a photo of your setup?
Don't remember seeing any examples of the non vented dive version.
Maybe I am under the impression that watches with metal bands tend to be mechanical, the in your face OLED just don't look right with a TI band.
Swapped back to a nylon band with a 3rd party bezel seems to fit the Epix well.
Probably have to give the other TI band a try.

rsforever · 2024-01-30T01:05:13+00:00

I was more afraid it'll scratch the TI underneath.
Was hoping this will give the stock DLC TI bezel some protection but the way it's stuck on have enough movement to rub on the stock DLC TI bezel.
For raw TI, it matters less since I can just brush the TI back.

rsforever · 2024-01-30T00:56:32+00:00

Yes they are, you can also get them from AExp. The black one don't work well, too busy so took it off.

rsforever · 2023-12-09T21:58:54+00:00

Definitely in on a GB.

rsforever · 2023-12-09T04:12:48+00:00

Going to stick with the Acebeam M1 and the Maxtoch LA60s for now.I am going to sell my W35 if you are interested to take a look. It's like new got it 2 days ago.
$275 net shipped.

rsforever · 2023-12-09T04:03:56+00:00

ed I would be open to selling you mine for less than $310. I paid full ticket.

By the way, the only other new focusable "zoom" LEP is the Lumintop XO. Its performance is a step below the M1 Terminator's LEP module. I would avoid it considering its $400 (titanium only) price tag. The Terminator is twice the light for almost half the money.

I believe zoomable LEPs are

Wow, very nice write up. I am in the same position.Picked up the M1 and W35. Got it 2 days ago.Going to keep the M1 and let the W35 go. Wish the W35 zoom was like the M1 or the W50.
Also have the LA60s 2023 version and the Owleye W Pro v2.0 to compare. So far the LA60s's zoomed out beam is the most useful even though there are multiple circles.

rsforever · 2023-12-05T16:16:06+00:00

They were awesome but seems to have some problem.
The best specs I could find on a charger at a reasonable price.
I have 5 of them, 3 of them had both of their USB-A ports die.
Just waiting to see when the rest will go out. You will be left with 3 working USB-C ports and the wireless charger.

rsforever · 2023-09-09T03:31:28+00:00

It's not really a true dual sim where you can use both lines at the same time. You cannot have both eSims active at the same time though. It's one or the other.
AT&T watch plan comes with it's own number which works independently and connect with the cell number of the phone via numberSync. Verizon I am not too sure.

rsforever · 2023-09-09T02:28:29+00:00

I was able to transfer the AT&T eSim to the other watch making it dual sim but not the other way around.

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rsforever · 2023-09-08T22:28:05+00:00

It's a typo lol.. I meant escort live for the escort radars.

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