Should the Erie Land Light Exclusive have a flag as in the sketch?

I cast my vote for "yes." However, I think that by this point, it is completely out of our hands. It's up to the designers, etc. to figure out what is technically viable to produce this piece. We're already getting an AMAZING deal, with a full-sized HL for $50. I think that there is a limit.

If we get a flag, great! If not, I don't have my hopes way up.

I voted NO...I'm used to standing alone around here in my views on HL...

Rock, it's OK to vote no, and your not alone some others have already voted your way. I think it would look good, but I realize it could break off. I wonder if Harbour Lights has found a way to make that feature stronger.

Rock, ...You're not alone. I voted "No". I'm not un-American. I have American flags on all three of my vehicles. I have an American flag on my boat. I have an American flag on my "company car". I display an American flag at my house on appropriate holidays and when weather permits.

We have some HL's with American flags because it was a suggestion people embraced. I get one of each new LE, AB, and Lens released. If HL issued a piece with a flag, I have it.

I don't exactly know how fragile the flag poles are. I have no idea how much it would take to bend a pole or break it off. I do know if the flag pole does get damaged, that HL will be worth a heck of a lot less to another collector.

Personally, I do not like the "cheapo-look" of those little plastic flags used by Harbour Lights. They have no choice. What else could you put on a flag pole so small? Their pieces have become very intricate in detail then they add something you would expect to find on a plastic toy at Toys-R-Us.

I have an Anchor Bay Chesapeake Lightship that has an American flag display off the stern. One problem with that flag, it's upside down. Why would this lightship model display a distress signal when it only displayed on a shelf in my entertainment center?

If I had my way, there would be no American flag on future HL's. Yet again, I'm only one of many who will voice their opinion on the "flag, no flag issue".

:rolleyes: Bob :rolleyes:

Eighteen for, 13 against... The tribe has spoken. I guess there are no further opinions on the flag issue at this time.

:rolleyes: Bob :rolleyes:

Would those of you who don't want the flag be willing to opt for a flag not glued into the base? There would be a small hole for the flag, of course.

Just wondering.

If that's the best HL would do for those of us who don't want a flag, how about an optional tree or bush to fill the hole (and not some pointy monstrosity either)?

If the piece is going to have a hole in it for a flag pole then the flag pole should be in that hole.

I have no idea what the pole is made of or what it would take to bend it or snap it off thus damaging the piece.

The flag poles look fragile to me. For all I know they could be made of a piece of wire that could be bent in several directions and still straightened out without any noticeable difference.

I still feel the little plastic flags cheapen the looks of HL's but if that is the best Harbour Lights can do, so be it.

:rolleyes: Bob :rolleyes: