Looks for cheap sources of cr123a batteries in Canada

Varroa · Jan 15, 2007

Anybody know of a good place in Canada to get cr123a batteries cheap? I live in the Ottawa region but I would also consider mail order. I have tried CT, MEC, Walmart, and all of the other big box stores but I find the prices to be too high. Thanks.

mx125 · Jul 11, 2007

sorry to drag up an old post . . .but did you ever find one? The source is $18/ pair!! I've ordered some at $1 from the US but need one quick and can't stomach the $9/each.

gunga · Jul 11, 2007

I've seen no cheap sources in town.

I can sell you some of mine if you are in Vancouver and want them quick.

If you are not in Vancouver, can't really help you there...

:naughty:

mx125 · Jul 11, 2007

gunga said:
I've seen no cheap sources in town.

I can sell you some of mine if you are in Vancouver and want them quick.

If you are not in Vancouver, can't really help you there...

:naughty:

I'm in Toronto area..but thanks for the offer! I just noticed that Fenixtactical has Tenergy for $24CAD/10 . . so that's better . . but still a big markup from the $7.50/10 USD they prob get them for. I suppose I will just bite the bullet for a pair, and then order another big bunch from the US.

PhotonBoy · Jul 11, 2007

Try a dollar store. Some of them have surprisingly good selections of different cell types; however, the price is still 2 or 3 times that of a quality cell from a volume seller in the US. fenix-store.com is okay price-wise, plus there's free shipping to Canada.

daimleramg · Jul 15, 2007

Try this site http://www.botac.com/enel3liba10.html im in toronto canada, check to see how much they will charge to ship to canada

20 energizer e2's for $19.99 pretty good deal hope shipping is $10.00 or less

shoe · Jul 16, 2007

daimleramg said:
Try this site http://www.botac.com/enel3liba10.html im in toronto canada, check to see how much they will charge to ship to canada

20 energizer e2's for $19.99 pretty good deal hope shipping is $10.00 or less

I was eyeballing that myself. The Sanyos as well but I've also come across a LOT of sites listing complaints about the customer service and order accuracy from there. :duh2:

The prices really look good and the U.S. exchange rate is GREAT right now but it looks too good to be true.

mx125 · Jul 16, 2007

I've realized I can't get anything local so I've resigned myself to getting from the US. Batteryjunction were so helpful and efficient on my first order, that I just ordered a second bunch of Tenergy's for $1 each and a pair of 18650's w/charger. With $17 shipping it works out to approx $28 for 20 CR123 primaries. Not name brand stuff but from the comparisons I've seen . .they're good enough for me.

greg_in_canada · Jul 18, 2007

SeriousLights (based in Saskatoon SK) has Energizer CR123s for $2.22 CDN (http://www.seriouslights.com/catalog/index.php?currency=CAD&manufacturers_id=24&sort=4a)

Greg

WildChild · Jul 18, 2007

At Fenix Store

https://www.fenix-store.com/product_info.php?cPath=53_59&products_id=200

$31 for 16

Using CPF8 discount code: $28.52 = $29.76 CAD (1.04335 CAD exchange rate)

$29.76 CAD / 16 = $1.86 CAD

It seems like a good price to me!

I ordered 16 yesterday there and knowing Fenix Store, I will get a good service from them.

shoe · Jul 20, 2007

mx125 said:
I've realized I can't get anything local so I've resigned myself to getting from the US. Batteryjunction were so helpful and efficient on my first order, that I just ordered a second bunch of Tenergy's for $1 each and a pair of 18650's w/charger. With $17 shipping it works out to approx $28 for 20 CR123 primaries. Not name brand stuff but from the comparisons I've seen . .they're good enough for me.

I see that you recently joined the forums, although you could have lurked here for a long time as I once did.

So, just in case you didn't know. 1 CR123A = 3V, 2*CR123A = 6V.
1 - 18650 is about the same size as 2 * CR123A but only 3.7V (4.2 when just charged) so most 6V flashlights will be dimmer when using them.

18650's may also be a little tight in some lights.

mx125 · Jul 20, 2007

shoe said:
I see that you recently joined the forums, although you could have lurked here for a long time as I once did.

So, just in case you didn't know. 1 CR123A = 3V, 2*CR123A = 6V.
1 - 18650 is about the same size as 2 * CR123A but only 3.7V (4.2 when just charged) so most 6V flashlights will be dimmer when using them.

18650's may also be a little tight in some lights.

Yes. The Lumapower M1 does appear to be a little dimmer in the flashlightreviews summarry but just as useful. i haven't tested it yet, but it seemed like a great runtime at 10-15% less lumens.

Tons of info here, as you say. It was only after diggging around in the reviews etc. that i got turned on to the new breed of light (and the mysterious wonder of the 18650).

shoe · Jul 22, 2007

Oh wow. I see that the M1 is a regulated LED.
I was thinking more along the lines of incands. I made an assumption again!

http://flashlightreviews.com/reviews/lumapower_m1.htm

Yes, the output is lower but hey, so is the cost to run it!

mx125 said:
Yes. The Lumapower M1 does appear to be a little dimmer in the flashlightreviews summarry but just as useful. i haven't tested it yet, but it seemed like a great runtime at 10-15% less lumens.

Tons of info here, as you say. It was only after diggging around in the reviews etc. that i got turned on to the new breed of light (and the mysterious wonder of the 18650).

gnurob · Nov 26, 2014

Resurrecting an old thread here... has anyone actually found a Canadian online retailer of CR123 (and 18650 batteries)? My local retailers are all asking $12-14 ea.

Links appreciated!

Thanks

gnurob · Nov 29, 2014

Well, I've been searching for a long time. Finally this: SureFire CR123A sold by Warriors and Wonders.
(I had previously dismissed BestBuy.ca because the Tenergy batteries tested very poorly.)

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