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Am i the only one who doesn't like Luminara?

ellaphant — Sun, 26 Sep 2021 20:48:20 GMT

Sorry, the flames look so fake to me. I like the candles that flicker from within.

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tucsongal — Sun, 26 Sep 2021 20:55:32 GMT

Nope, I especially don’t like them when they aren’t “lit”. I still have some original Candle Impressions when the wax was really thick and realistic, love those.

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GingerPeach — Sun, 26 Sep 2021 20:59:37 GMT

Same here, @ellaphant . Not a fan of the stick-up faux flame.

I much prefer the original style Candle Impressions. I have some from the first days that are still going strong. Plus newer ones. I have a lot but have a hard time talking myself out of getting more.

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Carmie — Sun, 26 Sep 2021 23:05:21 GMT

I like the candles with the flickering flame like Luminara much better than the older candles that just glow.

The glowing candles don't put out much light. The flickering flames are much brighter and more realistic looking.

At night in the winter months, we watch TV with the lights off and the candles "lit." That gives us enough light to walk around and see our way.

I still have a few glowing candles and like them, but just not as much.

I have some Luminara candles and some knock offs I got from Costco for on $39.95 for six of them with a remote. I wanted to get some more, but haven't seen them yet this year. They do have a set of glowing candles available.

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Foxxee — Sun, 26 Sep 2021 21:18:40 GMT

For those who don't like the flame permanently visible, Luminara has a flame that disappears and a wick appears in its place when it turns off.

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LightLi 7" Flameless Wick to Flame Pillar by Luminara

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kitcat51 — Sun, 26 Sep 2021 21:46:44 GMT

I like Candle Impressions too, I bought mine on ebay from a crafter that aged them with darker wax to fit in with country & primitive style decorating, they look so good with the black wick & the flicker inside is still bright. Crafters are now aging Luminara too & I plan to buy a few for the Holidays but I don't really like the faux white plastic flame. I have the Luminara with the embedded mint candies, they set on the mantle during Christmas & the Stewart turkey candles are in a cupboard year round so there's room in my home for both but my 💕 go to Candle Impressions.

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mnmom — Sun, 26 Sep 2021 22:32:54 GMT

@Carmie wrote:
I like the candles with the flickering flame like Luminara much better than the older candles that just glow.

The glowing candles don't put out much light. The flickering flames are much brighter and more realistic looking.

At light in the winter months, we watch TV with the lights off and the candles "lit." That gives us enough light to walk around and see our way.

I still have a few glowing candles and like them, but just not as much.

I have some Luminara candles and some knock offs I got from Costco for on $39.95 for six of them with a remote. I wanted to get some more, but haven't seen them yet this year. They do have a set of glowing candles available.

Do you think the Costco candles are a good value? How close to the Luminara, which I have and love, but are expensive?!

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Catch71 — Sun, 26 Sep 2021 23:00:13 GMT

@ellaphant

Really? My real wax candles (not battery) do not glow from within.

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Duckncover — Sun, 26 Sep 2021 23:06:10 GMT

I think the luminara candles are way overpriced. I was given a set of them by a good friend a couple of years ago. They all stopped working within a month. My faves are the ones that come in a set at Costco. They even come with the batteries. I can't find a brand name on them but they are very reasonable in price and some have lasted several years so far. I still have a couple of the first ones that flickered inside without a flame...I use them also. I think I prefer no plastic flame since they look best when lit.

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Carmie — Sun, 26 Sep 2021 23:49:55 GMT

@mnmom wrote:
@Carmie wrote:
I like the candles with the flickering flame like Luminara much better than the older candles that just glow.

The glowing candles don't put out much light. The flickering flames are much brighter and more realistic looking.

At light in the winter months, we watch TV with the lights off and the candles "lit." That gives us enough light to walk around and see our way.

I still have a few glowing candles and like them, but just not as much.

I have some Luminara candles and some knock offs I got from Costco for on $39.95 for six of them with a remote. I wanted to get some more, but haven't seen them yet this year. They do have a set of glowing candles available.
Do you think the Costco candles are a good value? How close to the Luminara, which I have and love, but are expensive?!

The Costco candles are exactly like the Luminara. I went to look at the box they came in. You only get 5 candles, not 6...my error. You get the batteries ( Duracell) and remote too. I bought some last year and the year before. I have 10 of them.

I hope they get them this year too. I will buy more. They only come in one color though, white. There is No Brand name on the box.

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KaySD — Sun, 26 Sep 2021 23:33:04 GMT

They're just okay--but not for the price. All these flamel3ss candles seem to only work for a few months. About the 3rd battery change, they seem to stop working at all. Luminara not better than Bethlehem or brand X in this regard.

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MG Chris — Sun, 26 Sep 2021 23:41:08 GMT

I must be the only one who doesn't have issues with Luminara. I have over 40 of them both indoor and outdoor and I use mine a lot. I have yet to have one fail. The only issue I have had is my outdoor ones get sticky after a while.

I have tons of other brands, but Luminara is my go to. Love them to death.

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Catch71 — Mon, 27 Sep 2021 00:00:37 GMT

@Duckncover

Wow; you must have gotten real duds. I have had luminara for years and never had a problem.

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KailaS — Mon, 27 Sep 2021 01:02:51 GMT

I am a Candle Impressions gal. While I do not totally dislike Luminara, I prefer more the battery life and the fact that the " body" of a Candle Impressions candle glows.

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mspatmac — Mon, 27 Sep 2021 04:44:24 GMT

To me Luminara are more realistic as real candles don't glow. I don't use them however where you can look down into them, like on a coffee table. I use mine mostly on the mantle, tall dresser in the bedroom or the bow window over my kitchen sink. I have multiple colors for different seasons. We all have our preferences so enjoy your preference.

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Cassie1584 — Mon, 27 Sep 2021 04:49:52 GMT

I ordered two TSVs from yesterday I am excited to get them in Nov LOL glad I got to choose ship week because I can pay off other things before adding new things to pay for. Cloud Blue was calling my name.

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PamfromCT — Mon, 27 Sep 2021 12:06:57 GMT

My favorites are Luminara. Did not order the special value set, as I am not fond of glitter on candles. A tiny bit of glitter goes a long way with me.

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wagirl — Mon, 27 Sep 2021 14:17:46 GMT

Not a candle fan at all and paying $100 for 4 candles????? Never in a million years!!!

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Bri369 — Mon, 27 Sep 2021 15:35:08 GMT

I love Luminara. I have some that are several years old. I set the timer and they come up every night, and the glow is amazing. I keep some in the bathrooms instead of a night light too.

They're very realistic, IMO.

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seaBreeze — Mon, 27 Sep 2021 15:39:52 GMT

I agree....the Luminara flame reminds me of a "tongue." The only one I have from the Q came inside a metal luminary container so you do not see the fake flame, but see the light only. Plus their price points do not fit my budget.