Battery sources

[dek]

I need to purchase CR123a, lithium batteries. I was told by the mfr of the device to use Duracell as they were the most efficient and longest lasting. CR 123a batteries are expensive and I'd like to purchase a quantity (bulk) at a more reasonable price. As previously advised, by members of this community, Panasonic is the only mfr who produces CR 123a in the USA and Duracell and Surefire mfr them in Japan. I believe all of these mfr share the same qualities? Any recommendations? Dennis

Ps - Thanks to all who responded to a previous thread (locked) explaining the differences in Lithium and Lithium Ion batteries.

 

[americanpiegamer188]

You can get AWESOME prices (compared to Target or Wal-mart style stores) here: http://www.batteryjunction.com/pri-cr123a.html

 

[dek]

Have you purchased from them, before? Any problems with freshness, substitutions, product not exactly what was expected? Dennis

 

[americanpiegamer188]

Have you purchased from them, before? Any problems with freshness, substitutions, product not exactly what was expected? Dennis

All has been good. The only thing I have seen negative from them are:

Lost shipments but they re-sent (at their cost) quick. No 1 month waits.

And if you only wanted 1-2 items - the shipping is "high" compared to other retailers.

Shipping a 50 pack is ~$10

Shipping 1 battery is $3

 

[dek]

Thanks for your reply and suggestion. I placed an order with them. Dennis