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Good place to buy batteries, specifically CR123A Lithium?

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AndrewR

Lifer
I need to find a place that can ship out some lithium batteries quickly and that has a good price for them. I looked around, but I have no idea what the better vendors are. I know there are some flashlight (NOT fleshlight) afficionados here who need some juice to feed their light habits. Any help?
 
The cheapest place I was able to find was surefire.com ... Their shipping was not overly quick, but I choose the cheapest option.
 
Originally posted by: pete2002
The cheapest place I was able to find was surefire.com ... Their shipping was not overly quick, but I choose the cheapest option.
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their prices went up recently
 
Do NOT go to botach.
They have the worst customer service ever.

If you don't believe me. go to epionions or BBB.org (Better Business Bureau) and you'll se hwt I mean.
 
Originally posted by: Viper GTS
Originally posted by: Antisocial Virge
I bought my Inova XO3 and also get the batteries for it from http://batteryjunction.com/ Never had a problem with them and they had one of the better prices on them.
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Under $1 apiece in quantity, nice...

Viper GTS
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They don't seem to last any less time than other brands either. I use mine at work constantly so it can tear through the batteries.
 
I have been buying Surefires for awhile, but was disappointed when I heard about the 40% price increase. I have heard pretty good things about the batterystation brand CR123's from Batterystation and may give them a try when I need some more.

I think the candlepower forums had a test on batteries and they did pretty well.

As far as Botach, I have never ordered from them, but have heard they can be ok if you call and verify if they have the item in stock... I have heard too many horror stories for waaaay too long about there bad service, so I never placed an order with them, and probably never will.

Dave
 
Great -- thanks for the recommendations. Battery Station looks like a good place, but I might have to have them shipped to me in theater. Less to carry, at least 🙂
 
Originally posted by: WW
Originally posted by: Rufio
Do NOT go to botach.
They have the worst customer service ever.

If you don't believe me. go to epionions or BBB.org (Better Business Bureau) and you'll se hwt I mean.
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really? never had a problem

yep...they are all over the place in ratings
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Here are their reseller ratings:
http://www.resellerratings.com/seller4061.html

Here are their epinions ratings:
http://www.epinions.com/webs-Web_Services-All-Merchants-Botach_Tactical
(notice there are NO positive ratings there.

Here is the best review of them on BBB.org:
http://www.labbb.org/BBBWeb/Forms/Busin...age_Expository.aspx?CompanyID=13117095

These reviews speak for themselves. I *HATE* Botach with a HUGE passion.
 
Originally posted by: Ushio
Good thing I got 2 boxes from surefire right before they raised their prices!

here's other places I shop from

http://www.amondotech.com/ <<<NO CUSTOMER SERVICE AFTER THE SALE!
http://batteryjunction.com/
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amondotech is a small vendor that has HORRIBLE post sale service and has an unsatisfactory record with the BBB (Better Business Bureau). Also, they have over 170 negatives on feebay. If don't receive or receive the wrong/missing items, forget about it. They will do everything they can to avoid a solution.


 
123A. I knew I recognized that. Those are the ones I have in my L2 right here. Great flash light, and perfect for here at work. I have a decent hook-up on the batteries--let me check the prices for you... Nevermind. They were about the same as the surefire site.
 
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