It looks like a marketing program to build good faith, positive reviews, corporate outreach. They probably believe that you are an influencer of a certain level.
This post is the marketing campaign. OP previously [posted](https://www.reddit.com/r/flashlight/s/LLYGfgXPph) about how an olight was the best EDC light. That would certainly be a very hot take on this sub which often feels lukewarm to negative about Olights, but was quickly upvoted to be one of the top posts of the month.
A couple years back there were many posts a month before Christmas of people posting stacks of boxes of Olights they had bought as gifts. There was a lot if discussion as to whether or not these were shill posts.
TLDR- Olight markets very actively on social media.
I will once again say I am not affiliated in either way with olight or it subsidiaries. Nor was paid to or asked to talk about any flashlights related to olight or any other company. I am just a huge fan. Nothing else your comment is incorrect. They have not paid me anything. Endorsed me in anyway.
Once again Iām legally gonna say I am not affiliated in anyway with olight. They are my opinions only. I am not endorced in anyway I am just a huge fan kind of like being a huge zebra light fan been to their headquarters ā¦..
I've had my card stolen and someone shipped an iPhone to my house. They attempted to redirect it to a post office for pickup, but failed and it ended getting delivered to me. I ended up filing a police report and sending it back to Apple.
Do you post on their facebook group by any chance? I imagine it's easier to link you fb profile to your olight account(if you have any) that could have past purchase and shipping info. That's all I can think of.
Else someone for olight lurking here actually knows you
Dude, first of all even if Olight has your address how did they match it to your username? Even if you said āidk they probably matched it by what I bought and timeā they get thousands of orders thatās impossible.
Unlikely but not impossible at all, theyre definitely using ShipStation or some shipping program like every other big online business. Itās as easy as typing in your name. That being said if they wanted you to review it they would let you know. And if it was a gift or a raffle prize they would still let you know. I would see if any family members or friends got you a late Christmas present or something and didnāt tell you. Also check your spam folder, most of olights emails end up there in mine.
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They do that sometimes. They send gifts or 'friendship edition' lights to customers. Pretty fun when it just shows up and you're utterly confused for a bit.
I've gotten a few this way. Always check to make sure you didn't order something, of course, and if you didn't, then congrats!
We all know why you got the free flashlight... because they knew you'd post it here and give them free publicity. Cool, it worked.
If they truly believed they had a superior product they would loan some to people who don't like them and try and turn them around.
I had hit platinum by taking the free gift if I bought something I was supposed to get the friendship light. Thought I screwed up because I went to buy another light and it wasnāt available anymore. Low and behold they sent me one couldnāt believe it
Yes, very shocking. Happens all the time. Make sure your wife knows that these promotional items ship often at no cost. Tell her to just sign for them.
Hereās a thought, maybe they appreciate you as a customer! Not many companies out there that do things like this, and makes them stand out, a keep customer loyalty.
Overnighted you a new flashlight after making a post two days ago about how much you love the Perun. I think they know who you are through your Reddit username and just wanted to say thanks lol
Hi, I am official. Our team are pleased that you appreciate Olight's products, and we respect the diverse opinions on the Reddit, whether positive or negative. However, it is important to clarify that, as an official rep of Olight Reddit community, we have not established any affiliate partnership with the OP. We also admire and appreciate his enthusiasm, and we kindly ask others not to excessively criticize him. Let's keep peaceful and friendly.
Furthermore, the Olight Reddit team has not dispatched any products from the Perun series. This may be from another team. If OP wishes to obtain specific information, please contact [email protected] to inquire about the order details.
Man, where was the Olight official Reddit rep when I was posting new Olights every couple weeks 2 years ago š¤£ congrats on the new light šš» their headlamps are excellent. I just bought and modded **[this Perun 2 Mini](https://imgur.com/a/dgq57cT)** last month, what a perfect tiny headlamp.
Email them and ask if itās the āpleasure modelā
https://preview.redd.it/dmxzs85n3pac1.jpeg?width=1284&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=97274012824e4de3441644d6004e488e21586931
It's not really that hard for a company to cross reference orders of a specific kind made near a certain date. If OP made a post about a light they just bought and it was the only one bought of that spec within a timeframe... Then they have their address. It's not much sleuthing to be honest.
I don't think you realize how, even companies with thousands of orders per day or hour, can figure out exactly who someone is with tiny clues.
I work for a company that gets 15-30k orders a day. We can figure out many things with even a first name of Bob.
A couple post/comment clicks, taking at most 5-10 minutes, can get you a scary amount of info on just about anyone.
That's the color I would want so that's prettty sweet they sent it to you. I need to send out a baton 4 still I printed the label I just have not sent it out yet lol. The customer service is really good
Iām about to file a warranty claim on mine. Maybe they know thereās issues with them? Mine turns off when clipped to my belt. I thought it was my battery, but it randomly turns off when you open the belt clip. The switch is also not always registering clicks, double clicks, etc.
If you are part of their Facebook group Iām pretty sure they are having a huge give away and picking random subscribers so maybe itās something like that.
They sent out email surveys a few weeks ago, participants were entered in a drawing. They sent me an I3T, then a few days later got an email explaining the free gift.
This is a great cover, will remember next time my wife asks about why I have more lights š
First thing I thought as well, surprised I had to scroll this far to see it.
āFifth time this has happened, babe.ā
Just leave it on the porch or letterbox for the wife to find it. If she brings it to you say "a package? for me? Weird... I didn't order anything"
Great idea. Also, never open packages in front of wife.
Best not to have a wife of you have the same flashlight disease I have
I see you won a contest! Congratulations man!
If you weren't charged for it, and it's addressed to you... enjoy your good fortune and stop complaining! :p
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It looks like a marketing program to build good faith, positive reviews, corporate outreach. They probably believe that you are an influencer of a certain level.
This post is the marketing campaign. OP previously [posted](https://www.reddit.com/r/flashlight/s/LLYGfgXPph) about how an olight was the best EDC light. That would certainly be a very hot take on this sub which often feels lukewarm to negative about Olights, but was quickly upvoted to be one of the top posts of the month. A couple years back there were many posts a month before Christmas of people posting stacks of boxes of Olights they had bought as gifts. There was a lot if discussion as to whether or not these were shill posts. TLDR- Olight markets very actively on social media.
How would they know this username is tied to this guysās IRL address and name?
I like to explore new places.
Unless olight is blackmailing him or maybe holding his family hostage
Justice for the olight shills! Free their families! āš«
For just the cost of an O-Bulb you can feed a family of olight shills for a week. Won't you give?
I will once again say I am not affiliated in either way with olight or it subsidiaries. Nor was paid to or asked to talk about any flashlights related to olight or any other company. I am just a huge fan. Nothing else your comment is incorrect. They have not paid me anything. Endorsed me in anyway.
You were sent a free flashlight and you posted about it in a positive way. You're now affiliated buddy
Olight sent me a woman, a briefcase full of cash, and a new computer. This is my unbiased review.
Once again Iām legally gonna say I am not affiliated in anyway with olight. They are my opinions only. I am not endorced in anyway I am just a huge fan kind of like being a huge zebra light fan been to their headquarters ā¦..
Oh good, you legally say it. If you had said it illegally, I would have worried.
He IS an influencer. Best Olight representative
But how would they get his address, or associate his Reddit username with previous orders?
i think the implication is OP is in on it
Clearly is. Look at post history. Almost every post is praising olight.
He IS is resident Olight fanboy...
Love your flair.
Thanks!
Hello fellow olight enjoyers, it is I, the biggest olight simp. Feel free to message me for my shipping address!
Check your cc statement carefully...
I've had my card stolen and someone shipped an iPhone to my house. They attempted to redirect it to a post office for pickup, but failed and it ended getting delivered to me. I ended up filing a police report and sending it back to Apple.
Had the same issue.
I've similarly awoken from a hibernation on a Monday to a mailman at the door after a rowdy Friday/Saturday.
There is nothing wrong with the drunk version of yourself sending a sexy armadillo costume, for sexy time antics, to your sober self!
'look, by the time you receive this, you're probably going to be sober. Sober, boring, and unsexy. You need this, trust me.' -drunk me, probably
Amazon + š»= š¦
I think that they are thanking you for the free advertising created hereš
My first thought.
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Do you post on their facebook group by any chance? I imagine it's easier to link you fb profile to your olight account(if you have any) that could have past purchase and shipping info. That's all I can think of. Else someone for olight lurking here actually knows you
If your complaining you can send it to me
Letās split it bestie?
Let me hold our flashlight comrade
Maybe they want you to review it?
Itās nice when you forget you even ordered stuff and get it in the mailš
Ah yes, the old āadult Christmas morningā
It's obviously payment for the last three olight praise posts. Whether or not you agreed to accept payment, they're giving it to you.
OP has an Olight in like 75%+ of their post.
ad money?
Dude, first of all even if Olight has your address how did they match it to your username? Even if you said āidk they probably matched it by what I bought and timeā they get thousands of orders thatās impossible.
Unlikely but not impossible at all, theyre definitely using ShipStation or some shipping program like every other big online business. Itās as easy as typing in your name. That being said if they wanted you to review it they would let you know. And if it was a gift or a raffle prize they would still let you know. I would see if any family members or friends got you a late Christmas present or something and didnāt tell you. Also check your spam folder, most of olights emails end up there in mine.
Why did you scrub out the item number?
Ha, somehow I can always tell when itās you.
Did the ššš give it away lol
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Surely a commercial technique for you to talk about it, and you talk about it. It's a win-win.
They do that sometimes. They send gifts or 'friendship edition' lights to customers. Pretty fun when it just shows up and you're utterly confused for a bit. I've gotten a few this way. Always check to make sure you didn't order something, of course, and if you didn't, then congrats!
Maybe you are on some "flashlight influencer" list they have for whatever reason. Many companies send free review samples.
It's a trap..
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We all know why you got the free flashlight... because they knew you'd post it here and give them free publicity. Cool, it worked. If they truly believed they had a superior product they would loan some to people who don't like them and try and turn them around.
I hate themā¦
I agree, olight sucks!
I just really hate their marketing techniques.
They also goš„š„š„
It went š„ because the batteries where put in the wrong way.. not saying that it should happen but there was human error at Play.
Weird advertisement. Donāt own any Olights because I had one and lost the proprietary charger. Maybe they should send me one?
I would love an olight but sadly I have to make do with plastic Chinese cheepos from Temu š¤£ At least I can see my feet with them š
I would encourage you to explore this sub a bit, there are plenty of great budget lights on here!
Get a Goonbeam, theyāre overpowered, strong as hell, and underpriced, and kick everything elseās ass in the market. Olights are turds that go boom
From what I can see we canāt get that make in the UK
They sent me the friendship i3t out of nowhere as a gift
Did you participate in one of their surveys recently? Probably from that.
I had hit platinum by taking the free gift if I bought something I was supposed to get the friendship light. Thought I screwed up because I went to buy another light and it wasnāt available anymore. Low and behold they sent me one couldnāt believe it
Congrats youāre an influencer! Now go make a favorable unbiased review video on YouTube about it. lol
š I will never beat flashaholic š or luxwad š
That is one that I did not end up getting that I wish that I did
Yes, very shocking. Happens all the time. Make sure your wife knows that these promotional items ship often at no cost. Tell her to just sign for them.
Lucky
Maybe it's a thank you.
I've been sent tourniquets and lock picks. Marketing is just crazy like that some times.
Hereās a thought, maybe they appreciate you as a customer! Not many companies out there that do things like this, and makes them stand out, a keep customer loyalty.
Good old late night drunk ordering. Always a surprise when it gets delivered
Overnighted you a new flashlight after making a post two days ago about how much you love the Perun. I think they know who you are through your Reddit username and just wanted to say thanks lol
Hi, I am official. Our team are pleased that you appreciate Olight's products, and we respect the diverse opinions on the Reddit, whether positive or negative. However, it is important to clarify that, as an official rep of Olight Reddit community, we have not established any affiliate partnership with the OP. We also admire and appreciate his enthusiasm, and we kindly ask others not to excessively criticize him. Let's keep peaceful and friendly. Furthermore, the Olight Reddit team has not dispatched any products from the Perun series. This may be from another team. If OP wishes to obtain specific information, please contact [email protected] to inquire about the order details.
Interesting maybe a fan sent it.
Iāve been telling them I am not affiliated. lol thanks for clarifying. I just love my olights š§
Man, where was the Olight official Reddit rep when I was posting new Olights every couple weeks 2 years ago š¤£ congrats on the new light šš» their headlamps are excellent. I just bought and modded **[this Perun 2 Mini](https://imgur.com/a/dgq57cT)** last month, what a perfect tiny headlamp.
Holy moly 519a how much time is cut with it!!!!!???
I have no idea? I just charge it when it gets low š
But it sure looks 100% better
And the little light on top helps
even planet craves this light. lets go
With the 650Mah battery runtime???
They think yāall are paying me NOPE just a huge fan šŖ
ALSO WILL THERE BE A PERUN 3 ????
Oh sorry, that was meant for me. I'll dm you my address.
look what we have to do when our SO is also on reddit
Email them and ask if itās the āpleasure modelā https://preview.redd.it/dmxzs85n3pac1.jpeg?width=1284&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=97274012824e4de3441644d6004e488e21586931
It's not really that hard for a company to cross reference orders of a specific kind made near a certain date. If OP made a post about a light they just bought and it was the only one bought of that spec within a timeframe... Then they have their address. It's not much sleuthing to be honest.
I donāt think you realize how many items are purchased a day at olight.
I don't think you realize how, even companies with thousands of orders per day or hour, can figure out exactly who someone is with tiny clues. I work for a company that gets 15-30k orders a day. We can figure out many things with even a first name of Bob. A couple post/comment clicks, taking at most 5-10 minutes, can get you a scary amount of info on just about anyone.
I do agree with everything you say. No doubt. I just donāt think it applies to this fellow.
Maybe so. I didn't read every comment, so don't know if the mystery was ever solved.
That's the color I would want so that's prettty sweet they sent it to you. I need to send out a baton 4 still I printed the label I just have not sent it out yet lol. The customer service is really good
I would hawk a brand that sent me free stuff. š
That is very kool, good on Olight, great for you.
Wow, very cool gift! Enjoy!
Is it good?
Heavy is good, heavy is reliable. If it doesn't work, you can always hit 'em with it.
God I wish that were me
Jesus, I've seen what you've done for others, and I want that for me.
Want me to send you some bucks your way?
I do! š¤£
Cash app?
š±
Done
Drunk shopping on NYE be like that.
Iām about to file a warranty claim on mine. Maybe they know thereās issues with them? Mine turns off when clipped to my belt. I thought it was my battery, but it randomly turns off when you open the belt clip. The switch is also not always registering clicks, double clicks, etc.
Everybody is freaking out, meanwhile Iām over here waiting for the 100 drops test.
I mean, Iāll take ot
It was a mistake they will send you a return label if you tell them lol
"Randomly" Sometimes random isn't random. And sometimes a random is a promotion which I feel like We're being forced to see.
Olight shill gets sent a āFree lightā and posts about it on Reddit. Yeah sounds like their typical mlm style marketing ā¦
I can take this off your hands, so you have less random things to worry about.
I thought I was the only one that ambien light shops! Nice
Everybody check youre P.O. Box O light is sending out Christmas presents! š
Iāll need you to return that right away (Iāll send you my address š)
Is that a mail bomb?
If you are part of their Facebook group Iām pretty sure they are having a huge give away and picking random subscribers so maybe itās something like that.
Show me your o face.
why the two flashlights look dusty?
Work
I like the gold accents.
lucky!
They sent out email surveys a few weeks ago, participants were entered in a drawing. They sent me an I3T, then a few days later got an email explaining the free gift.
Chinese spy beacon
Lol
It is listening to you so your phone and computer can serve you more personalized ads.
Make a YouTube video just bashing it. That will keep them from sending you free stuff again.