Comet is good for me foe the long haul. They are more expensive but work better. I can do a game abd 5 months later it still has same brightness. Not so with others.
Im on pace to spend 2k or more this year with comet .

On the 555,s it would be nice if they had
copper foil instead of the wire leads similar to a jamma edge connector so the connection would be 100% all the time.

It would be great to see 1000 led discount quantity pricing as i go through so many warm white leds. I use them to brighten up games on home service calls and my clients love them.. I imagine the margins are tight on them as is though. Will save up for the sale in nov.