Buying ATI Bulbs from lfs

[dannyfish]

I purchased these bulbs from a lfs and when I opened them the words looked smeared and there are pen marks on the tubes. No footprint or stained spots at the ends. How do I know the lfs owners didn't switch out their used bulbs? Any input from reefers would be helpful.

Danny

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[r20crazy]

if lfs is close by take back and ask for an exchange if you have concerns. if you're a good customer shouldn't be an issue

 

[pga7602]

I purchased these bulbs from a lfs and when I opened them the words looked smeared and there are pen marks on the tubes. No footprint or stained spots at the ends. How do I know the lfs owners didn’t switch out their used bulbs? Any input from reefers would be helpful.

Danny

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Easy... with the bulbs off, look at the ends near the metal caps. The white glass should be uniform white like the rest of the bulb... After about a week of use, the ends start turning a dark grey color.

The one cap you are showing tells me your bulbs are brand new.

 

[marfuerte]

Easy... with the bulbs off, look at the ends near the metal caps. The white glass should be uniform white like the rest of the bulb... After about a week of use, the ends start turning a dark grey color.

The one cap you are showing tells me your bulbs are brand new.

Plus I worked in the printing industry many, many years ago and the ink smears look way too familiar, lol. But, it's not easy printing on glass bulbs.

 

[dannyfish]

Thanks guys for the info. There were no black spots on the ends so I decided to keep them. The owner of the lfs offered a full refund but I didn't want to go through the hassle of returning the bulbs during this pandemic.


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