70w 20k halide bulb brands?

[The Kahnasaur]

Has anyone ever used halide bulbs from lightexports or some of the other sites that offer cheaper bulbs? I've only used Ushio bulbs from the major marine stores, but the price difference some of these other sites offer is pretty dramatic. I'm just curious if they compare in any way. If no one has used them, is there any specific thing I could look at in the bulb specs to see if they compare?

 

[Reefing Madness]

When I was running halides, I used bulbs from Trust_Deals Lights. Never had one complaint about the color or the lamps.

 

[labas39]

I did buy a cheap 20K bulb off of ebay once. I can't say much about the PAR or how long they lasted, since I only ran in it for a day or so, but I didn't like the color. The seller was awesome and sent me a 22K for free but that wasn't much better. I'm not using Hamilton 20k's.

 

[The Kahnasaur]

Thanks for the input. I got my normal overpriced Ushio 20k bulb. I'm going to look into that seller you listed RM. I might get one just for camparison's sake.

 

[Rob&Gab]

Holy moly those. Bulbs are cheap .

I just bought 2 250W 20k radiums for 89.$ each.

I'm guessing the eBay seller , that those are cheap bulbs.?!