Would You Pay $39.99 for an Energy-Efficient Light Bulb?

[britty 1]

Those bulbs will be $5 a pop in 12 months time when the manufacturers realize that they are competing with dinner for two at Lone Star Steakhouse.

[SuperDuper! 230]

Sure, why not.

I like green tech.

Big reason why not; No one buys just one light bulb. Ya gotta buy several, unless you live in a jail cell, and just have one lamp. Mucho Money, that's why. Better to spend it on something fun and enjoy yourself!

How many light bulbs do you need?

Well, 5 rooms in the house. It would be nice to have a light in each room.

[john & jean 37]

Wait let me amend that answer.

Fuсk no.

:no:

[mawilson 2,133]

Sure, why not.

I like green tech.

Big reason why not; No one buys just one light bulb. Ya gotta buy several, unless you live in a jail cell, and just have one lamp. Mucho Money, that's why. Better to spend it on something fun and enjoy yourself!

I'd buy a couple to see if I like them first, then buy 10 or 20 more. Maybe.

[Scott & Lai 12]

The price is a bit steep...I'd need about 20 in my house, not including the 6 track-lights we have in our living room ceiling (which are LEDs). I could see about a third of that price. The idea is great, but for it to be something the average person will buy, the price needs to come down significantly.

[Ban Hammer 14,665]

Those bulbs will be $5 a pop in 12 months time when the manufacturers realize that they are competing with dinner for two at Lone Star Steakhouse.

exactly why i'd wait. i'd pay $20 for one though.

[Jamaican JNR 2]

A $40 price tag for a single light bulb may seem ridiculous to most consumers. But the Dutch company Lemnis Lighting hopes people will listen to all the arguments for their high-tech LED bulb, and consider it a bargain. [W]hat if it used 90% less electricity than a standard incandescent bulb, cut greenhouse gas emissions and saved you about $280 over its 25-year life span? [Los Angeles Times].

http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/80beats/...ent-light-bulb/

I wouldnt buy

[NickD 203]

This is a soft white bulb with a standard base, practically all the light fixtures in my home use a crystal clear bulb with a weirdass base. I would have to wait until they come out with a crystal clear bulb with a weirdass bass.

CFLs' use a high frequency inverter circuit with cheapass transistors and components, the point of the base terminal uses a fused wire to power that circuit, if any component fails, they are really jammed in there, or you get a current surge, that fused link will blow having the same lighting effect as leaving your bulb in the package. No juice gets to it. They do last a lot longer if you leave them in the package. That's a free hint.

[dalegg 143]

Those bulbs will be $5 a pop in 12 months time when the manufacturers realize that they are competing with dinner for two at Lone Star Steakhouse.

I'm glad I checked your answer first. I'll definitely wait at least 3-4 years. I just bought a 10 pack of energy efficient compact florescent 60w replacement bulbs from Costco for $1.99 so I should be set for a while. I replaced all of my bulbs last year and haven't replaced any since except for one in my garage I accidentally broke.

Edited October 7, 2009 by dalegg

[one...two...tree 2,762]

Those bulbs will be $5 a pop in 12 months time when the manufacturers realize that they are competing with dinner for two at Lone Star Steakhouse.

I'm glad I checked your answer first. I'll definitely wait at least 3-4 years. I just bought a 10 pack of energy efficient compact florescent 60w replacement bulbs from Costco for $1.99 so I should be set for a while. I replaced all of my bulbs last year and haven't replaced any since except for one in my garage I accidentally broke.

Have you noticed a difference in your electric bill?

[spookyturtle 9,466]

Those bulbs will be $5 a pop in 12 months time when the manufacturers realize that they are competing with dinner for two at Lone Star Steakhouse.

I'm glad I checked your answer first. I'll definitely wait at least 3-4 years. I just bought a 10 pack of energy efficient compact florescent 60w replacement bulbs from Costco for $1.99 so I should be set for a while. I replaced all of my bulbs last year and haven't replaced any since except for one in my garage I accidentally broke.

Have you noticed a difference in your electric bill?

I saved 42 cents over the course of the year.

[dalegg 143]

Those bulbs will be $5 a pop in 12 months time when the manufacturers realize that they are competing with dinner for two at Lone Star Steakhouse.

I'm glad I checked your answer first. I'll definitely wait at least 3-4 years. I just bought a 10 pack of energy efficient compact florescent 60w replacement bulbs from Costco for $1.99 so I should be set for a while. I replaced all of my bulbs last year and haven't replaced any since except for one in my garage I accidentally broke.

Have you noticed a difference in your electric bill?

My electricity usage last year was 40% lower every month than the year before, so yes! I'm on level pay and although they have lowered my payment by $30 each month I am still looking at a $125 credit.

[one...two...tree 2,762]

Those bulbs will be $5 a pop in 12 months time when the manufacturers realize that they are competing with dinner for two at Lone Star Steakhouse.

I'm glad I checked your answer first. I'll definitely wait at least 3-4 years. I just bought a 10 pack of energy efficient compact florescent 60w replacement bulbs from Costco for $1.99 so I should be set for a while. I replaced all of my bulbs last year and haven't replaced any since except for one in my garage I accidentally broke.

Have you noticed a difference in your electric bill?

My electricity usage last year was 40% lower every month than the year before, so yes! I'm on level pay and although they have lowered my payment by $30 each month I am still looking at a $125 credit.

That's pretty good. We have an old refrigerator that I wish I could replace with a more energy efficient one. Refrigerators are one of the biggest energy hogs when it comes to appliances.

[NickD 203]

If those Dutch can sell a light bulb for 40 bucks, explains why the UN rates those Scandinavian countries as the best place to live. Wouldn't be a bit surprised if they are buying that LED from China for a couple of cents. Ha, entire bulb is made in China.

[Dan J 277]

Those bulbs will be $5 a pop in 12 months time when the manufacturers realize that they are competing with dinner for two at Lone Star Steakhouse.

I'm glad I checked your answer first. I'll definitely wait at least 3-4 years. I just bought a 10 pack of energy efficient compact florescent 60w replacement bulbs from Costco for $1.99 so I should be set for a while. I replaced all of my bulbs last year and haven't replaced any since except for one in my garage I accidentally broke.

Have you noticed a difference in your electric bill?

My electricity usage last year was 40% lower every month than the year before, so yes! I'm on level pay and although they have lowered my payment by $30 each month I am still looking at a $125 credit.

I didn't see that much of a change, but i don't think for me lighting makes up the most significant portion of my energy costs.