Light Bulbs, Etc Reviews 

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TrustScore 1.5 out of 5

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The problem with Light Bulbs Etc is that they have a terrible return policy. First, customers need to call and get permission to return an item. Second, no shipping label, and you will have to pay for... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I placed an order with this company, a few days later they tell me they discovered a pricing error and couldn't fulfill the order.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Was hoping for a good experience but...was shipped more expensive bulbs then I ordered which I couldn't use, now waiting for the correct order to arrive, not good for a first time customer.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

We looked everywhere for certain floodlights. We could not find them in stores but found them here at a very reasonable price. Like other reviewers, the shipping cost appeared to be high, but the bulb... See more

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  1. Lighting Store
  2. Furniture Store

About Light Bulbs, Etc

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Light Bulbs, Etc was founded in 1987 by Robert J. Black- our owner and leader for 22 wonderful years. Bob had a talent and a passion for sales and opening his own business was his dream. Bob had been in the lighting industry for years and he knew that he could sell lighting products. It was time to make this his family business! (The family legend goes that Bob wanted to sell something everyone needed, but he didn’t want to be a toilet paper salesman, so light bulbs it was!) Our company started with two employees in a small office and warehouse. One of these employees is still with us today!
Over these last 27 years, we’ve grown to over 20 full time employees- all of whom are family members, lifelong friends and new friends we’ve made along the way. This was not by accident- we’ve been very fortunate to have family and friends with talents that helped us grow and expand our business. Electricians, stage and theatrical lighting specialists, Certified Lighting Specialists, and talented logistics, online and marketing people have made our company the great place that it is today. Sadly, Bob is no longer with us, but we honor him by maintaining his high level of customer service and his vision of our family owned business.
Being a family-owned and operated business is our pride and our passion. We love our employees and our customers- and everyone becomes a part of the Light Bulbs Etc. family when you shop with us. In fact, when you call us during operating hours, you will always speak to a live person- and chances are, you’re speaking to a member of the family! That’s a rare thing in today’s world, but in our business, it’s the personal touch that has kept us growing for these 27 years.
We look forward to serving you in all of your lighting needs, and we welcome your questions, your comments, and your business.

-The Light Bulbs Etc. Family

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This is a great source for hard to find light bulbs.

We have 2 floor lamps that use 150 watt halogen lightbulbs that are not as tall as the old 150 watt incandescents. This website was the only one I found that still carried this wattage and type of lamp and the prices were good. Delivery time was also within a few days. Great experience.

29 February 2016
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

excellent service

This company is a great place to get hard to find light bulbs & accessories. I've used them several times and always had prompt service when placing an order.

29 February 2016
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Recent Order Light Bulbs

Thanks for your quick response to my order. But I order the wrong bulbs. Needed 40 watt , 120 volt bulb for desk lamp. Bulb and base (part screw in) us to large. Will need to sent order bulb back, Will include picture of needed bulb.

Thanks for your great custom service,

Denis Pisanello

28 February 2016
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very Helpful

I needed light bulb for my old OttLite, ordered one from another place and it was the wrong one. I asked for help at Light Bulbs, Etc and they sent me a link to the correct bulb. I ordered 2 and they were delivered promptly and worked great!

Thanks!

27 February 2016
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Full spectrum light bulbs

Package arrived promptly and in good shape. That is, until my dog chewed the box...but the lightbulb survived. And so did he.

Thank you for great service!

27 February 2016
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Just right!

Shipped quickly with just what I ordered. The packaging seemed a bit extreme but perfect in preventing any possible breakage.

27 February 2016
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thanks

Great service, nice price, delivered quickly!

27 February 2016
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Glad I found them

I do a lot of needlepoint and my crafting light (Ott Light) takes a special bulb.

I called a local craft chain and they had the bulb for $34.99.

I looked up Ott Light, and they had it for $24.99.

Then I looked a bit more and found this sight. They had the same bulb for $12.99. Even with over $8 in shipping I saved $14.00. Plus I had it in 4 days.

So happy with this company that I shared it with my needlepoint group on Facebook. That's over 8,000 members.

26 February 2016
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Just what I ordered

The bulbs I needed were a little hard to find. Light Bulbs Etc. had them at a decent price. It would be nice if the shipping cost less, but otherwise I am happy with my order.

26 February 2016
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Satisfied Customer

I had to call for some info, got the right answer and placed the order. It arrived faster than expected.

25 February 2016
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

These Guys saved Me From Myself!!

I visited at least 5 sites on the web that sell light bulbs - those earth destroying incandescent ones that are getting harder & harder to find. Don't get me started.

Anyway I chose Light Bulbs, Etc. not just because they offered exactly the bulbs I wanted, but also because their shipping cost were far and away the best.

So I ordered the bulbs that I carefully selected from the vast assortment.

Then I got my order confirmation and discovered that I had carefully ordered the wrong bulbs. I ordered frosted bulbs - I had intended to order clear bulbs.

I was delighted when a call to customer service fixed this problem in no time at all. Nicely done.

If you need light bulbs this is the place to go!

25 February 2016
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Online Competition

An online competitor is selling Ushio MR-16 50W 12V Halogen Bulbs for a much lesser price. I ordered them from Lightbulbs, etc. as a loyal customer for the past 8 or 9 yrs. but would like an explanation for the price difference.
Stanley Rappoport

25 February 2016
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Plug-in dimmers don't work with this dimmable T9 LED bulb.

Got a couple T9 dimmable LED bulbs for my picture light, to replace the T10 incandescents. The T9 bulbs are great except for one thing. There aren't any plug-in type dimmers that work with these bulbs. Tried a touch pad type Westek dimmer. No good; flickers at all brightness settings. Tried a Lutron slide-type "Credenza" dimmer; same result. Both these dimmers claim to work with LED bulbs. Lutron has an extensive list of "compatible" bulbs for their dimmer, but they've apparently never heard of the Bulbrite brand of bulbs. Bottom line: MAYBE these dimmable T9 bulbs will dim properly if you have a hard-wired wall dimmer switch, but they won't cut it with the available plug-in type dimmers.

25 February 2016
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Special 24v bulbs

Everything was delivered as required. Box was severely damaged but light bulbs were ok.

25 February 2016
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