Very cheap fluorescent t5 system on ebay. Too good to be true?

heres the link .....is there anything that might be wrong with this? i know it says used but he has 10+ for sale, and some of his feedback says their new. i'm a noobie and dont want to buy a light that isnt going work or break in a few months.

i'm very sorry if this is in the wrong spot!

where is link?

its in there. but heres it again!
http://cgi.ebay.com/T5-HO-Grow-Light-48-4-Ft-8-Lamp-6500K-Bulbs-Hydroponic-/260771036659?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3cb72a3df3

i don't think that is too good to be true at all..if it is used take a pass..try looking at htgsupply i am sure the prices are comparable..and they are new

Seems like a good deal...Im an electrician and pay About 100 (with bulbs) for a 2 bulber.... Its seem fair for a used 4 bulber....Go for it...

2 Pack of GrowBright 2 Foot Single Lamp T5 Light
2 Pack of 2 Foot Single Lamp High Output T5 Fluorescent Fixtures.
$48.95
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GrowBright 2 Foot 2 Lamp High Output T5 With Choice of Bulbs
Sleek Design and Attractive Finish make this the best looking T5 fixture on the market! Two 2’ High Output T5 Bulbs Included. T5 bulbs are available in different light spectrums to allow for customization of light spectrum. This system emits an impressive 4,000 lumens! Best Price for a High Output T-5 Grow Light Fixture ANYWHERE! $79.95


GrowBright 2 Foot 4 Lamp High Output T5 With Choice of Bulbs
Sleek Design and Attractive Finish make this the best looking T5 fixture on the market! Four 2’ High Output T5 Bulbs Included. T5 bulbs are available in different light spectrums to allow for customization of light spectrum. This system emits an impressive 8,000 lumens! Best Price for a High Output T-5 Grow Light Fixture ANYWHERE!
$119.95
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GrowBright 2 Foot 6 Lamp High Output T5 With Choice of Bulbs
Sleek Design and Attractive Finish make this the best looking T5 fixture on the market! Six 2’ High Output T5 Bulbs Included. T5 bulbs are available in different light spectrums to allow for customization of light spectrum. This system emits an impressive 12,000 lumens! Best Price for a High Output T-5 Grow Light Fixture ANYWHERE!
$149.95
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GrowBright 2 Foot 8 Lamp High Output T5 With Choice of Bulbs
Sleek Design and Attractive Finish make this the best looking T5 fixture on the market! Eight 2’ High Output T5 Bulbs Included. T5 bulbs are available in different light spectrums to allow for customization of light spectrum. This system emits an impressive 16,000 lumens! Best Price for a High Output T-5 Grow Light Fixture ANYWHERE!
$179.95
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GrowBright 2 Foot Single Lamp T5 Light
Complete 2 Foot Single Lamp High Output T5 Fluorescent Fixture as seen in Hydroponic stores for $44.95 on sale here for only $26.95
$26.95
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GrowBright 4 Foot 2 Lamp High Output T5 With Choice of Bulbs
Sleek Design and Attractive Finish make this the best looking T5 fixture on the market! Two 4’ High Output T5 Bulbs Included. T5 bulbs are available in different light spectrums to allow for customization of light spectrum. This system emits an impressive 10,000 lumens! Best Price for a High Output T-5 Grow Light Fixture ANYWHERE!
$99.95
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GrowBright 4 Foot 4 Lamp High Output T5 With Choice of Bulbs
Sleek Design and Attractive Finish make this the best looking T5 fixture on the market! Four 4’ High Output T5 Bulbs Included. T5 bulbs are available in different light spectrums to allow for customization of light spectrum. This system emits an impressive 20,000 lumens! Best Price for a High Output T-5 Grow Light Fixture ANYWHERE!
$149.95
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GrowBright 4 Foot 6 Lamp High Output T5 With Choice of Bulbs
Sleek Design and Attractive Finish make this the best looking T5 fixture on the market! Six 4’ High Output T5 Bulbs Included. T5 bulbs are available in different light spectrums to allow for customization of light spectrum. This system emits an impressive 30,000 lumens! Best Price for a High Output T-5 Grow Light Fixture ANYWHERE!
$219.95
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GrowBright 4 Foot 8 Lamp High Output T5 With Choice of Bulbs

Sleek Design and Attractive Finish make this the best looking T5 fixture on the market! Eight 4' High Output T5 Bulbs Included. T5 bulbs are available in different light spectrums to allow for customization of light spectrum. This system emits an impressive 40,000 lumens!
$269.95
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GrowBright 4 Foot Single Lamp T5 Light
Complete 4 Foot Single Lamp High Output T5 Fluorescent Fixture as seen in Hydroponic stores for $54.95 on sale here for only $31.95
$31.95
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HTG Supply 2 Foot 2 Lamp High Output T5 Fixture

This is another GREAT DEAL from HTGSupply! The HTGSupply 2 Lamp 2 Foot T5 High Output Fluorescent Fixture emits 4,000 Lumens. Sturdy steel construction to last a lifetime.
$48.95

That seems like a good deal to me but not as great as this -

$4 fixture
$0.99 extension cord
6 23w bulbs @ $1 each
$11 total and puts out 9600 lumen - Add Y splitters and 6 more bulbs and you can double that.

Keep in mind CFLs are just self ballasted T5s that are in a different shape.

Used, probaly will have to buy new bulbs. Around a 100 bucks. You can get one new w/bulbs for around 265. Just does not seems to be that great of a deal too me. And lets not forget folks. Lumens do not add upon one another. So 5000 lumen is all they put out. Not the 40,000 claimed. Just spread the 5000 over a bigger area.

cowboylogic said:

Used, probaly will have to buy new bulbs. Around a 100 bucks. You can get one new w/bulbs for around 265. Just does not seems to be that great of a deal too me. And lets not forget folks. Lumens do not add upon one another. So 5000 lumen is all they put out. Not the 40,000 claimed. Just spread the 5000 over a bigger area.

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lux add and that is all that matters. People and their 'lumen don't add' are hilarious. 2kW's is twice the energy as 1kW even if they bulb itself is not twice as bright.

I'm finding 4' 54w t5 tubes in 6500k for $3.50 each. $28 for 8.

which of the 2 are cheapest and best for a small area--i was goin with the t5 2 light unit for a 3x2x3 for a couple autos however i want to hear pros and cons on the lights you are speaking of/thanks

Warning warning warning stay away from lights from the growzebo !!!!they are garbage and a fire hazzard , cheap bullshit from china .....stay away !!!!!!!!!!!!

I bought a new, 12 light 4' T5 for $180.