I looked this up on eBay for fun, just to see what's out there...
Am I allowed to post eBay links here, even as a warning?
The scam - sorry, I mean advertisement, was as follows:
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2X 18650 9800mAh Li-ion 3.7V Rechargeable Battery For Flashlight Torch Laser RC
"Battery Features:
Manufactured by Hi-Capacity power products.
100% brand new yellow color 18650 3.7V Li-ion 9800mAh rechargeable batteries
100% quality Japanese battery cells
100% Q.C. of every battery
Capacity: 9800mAh
Voltage: 3.7V
Chemistry: Li-ion
Recharge up to 1000 cycles
Size: Approx. 6.6 * 1.8cm / 2.6 * 0.7in (Height * diameter)
No memory effect(Do not run it to out of power, or it would not be charged again)
Widely used on torch, laser pointer, as emergency lighting and other portable devices
For appliances like Flashlight Torch Light,Cameras,RC Toys, Remote Controls, MP3 Players etc.
Package included:
2 x 18650 9800mAh 3.7V li-ion rechargeable battery
Price:
US $4.50
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How...as such people even allowed to do this, when these are obviously fakes - and dangerous at worst?
I hear the voice of an old, wise man in my head, saying "welcome to the real world, son!".
I'm sorry, but I just got a huge problem with scammers and liars, and needed to vent a bit.