Cheap Good NiMh Batteries

[Vikas Sontakke]

MCM Electronics has new Duracell 1800 NiMh (Made in Singapore) AA (1800mAh) and AAA (750mAh) priced very cheap e.g. less than $.85 or $.75. They have free shipping for orders over $50.00

If somebody wants to do a group buy, I will be in for about $10 worth of goods :-)

- Vikas

P.S. I have switched to NiMh for all of my daily use flashlights and use them as much as I could. I feel no guilt in keeping the light on for extended period :-) Unused flashlights or occasional use ones get Alkalines.

MCM Electronics NiMh Deal

 

[LoneRebel]

That is an awesome deal. Wish I had heard about this a month ago:)

 

[dark star]

And here is a coupon for 10% off for an order of $100 or more. So we can get 127 AA NiMH batteries for $90. That should keep the CPF members rolling in batteries for awhile.

http://www.mcmelectronics.com/Specials/specials-frame.jhtml
(at bottom of page)

 

[Velcro]

Wow, that's one heck of a deal. Any more info on these batteries? I have never seen them mentioned here but even if they turn out to be around 1650mah or so, it would still be a bargain. If it comes to a group buy, I would be very interested. I would only need someone from America to ship to me in Holland.

Btw, the page says Limited quantities., so if there is any interest in a group buy we might want to move fast.

So, who will it be?

Greetings,
Velcro

 

[snakebite]

Originally posted by DieselDave:
For those of us that don't have a charger or rechargable batteries. Big Lots has a Panasonic charge plus 4AA and 2AAA rechargable batteries for $12.95. I think they are 1600mah

<font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">i got a bunch of those at northridge(dayton)big lots.
they contained 6 aa,2 aaa, 1 charger, 2 c and 2 d adapters.

 

[DieselDave]

For those of us that don't have a charger or rechargable batteries. Big Lots has a Panasonic charge plus 4AA and 2AAA rechargable batteries for $12.95. I think they are 1600mah

 

[Deleted member 684]

Interesting... made in Singapore... how come I didn't see it at any retail stores... hmm...

 

[Vikas Sontakke]

I have seen CVS Pharmacy (local drug store chain in USA) carrying those batteries. They looked very good from outside.

- Vikas

 

[Slick]

Originally posted by dark star:
And here is a coupon for 10% off for an order of $100 or more. So we can get 127 AA NiMH batteries for $90. That should keep the CPF members rolling in batteries for awhile.

http://www.mcmelectronics.com/Specials/specials-frame.jhtml
(at bottom of page)

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I can't seem to locate the coupon for 10% off... I'm going to go for 130 of these batteries if I can find it.

 

[Vikas Sontakke]

If I locate the coupon, would you sell some of the batteries to me at your cost + shipping?

Thanks,
- Vikas

 

[Vikas Sontakke]

Here is the coupon code,

- Vikas ([email protected])

ONLINE SAVINGS

Don't miss this easy and convenient way to save with MCM Electronics

Order Online Today and Save an additional
10% off any order of $100.00 or more!

Use Coupon Code OC23 in the online ordering instructions to receive your discount!

Coupon valid through November 30, 2002.

Offer cannot be used in conjuction with any other coupons or discounts.

 

[Slick]

Duh..

I found the coupon... third link up from the bottom on the specials page.

Vikas - How many batteries do you want, and please don't tell me that you live in Mongolia or some other impossible to ship to place... e-mail me ASAP, cause I'm getting ready to order. I'll wait an hour or so before firing off my order.

 

[Bright Scouter]

I just got mine in the mail. I bought 32 of the AAs and 32 of the AAAs. Ordered them on the 20th, got them tonight. No shipping charge. Total came to $50.88. I'll start charging in a few minutes. Thanks for the heads up on these. And by the way, they are 1800 mah for the AAs and 750 for the AAAs.

Del

 

[Tater Rocket]

Dang, wish I had noticed this earlier so I could have gotten in on somebody else's order to make the 100+ discount. I don't need to spend $50+ but I would be willing to spend $25 or so (30 AA's). If anybody else is going to order 70 or so batteries we can get the 100 discount, and shipping would be cheaper for me (3.85 for priority mail). I don't know what they charge for shipping though on orders less than $50.

Spud

 

[Illuminated]

Heads up! on the Panasonic charger.

Bought one of these with 4AA 1600's last year. Plugs directly into wall outlet, and says "5-Hour" on it.

I don't believe this is a "smart" charger - only times charge for 5 hours. I think it can fry batteries that are only partially discharged.

Recently bought "Digital Concepts CH-3900 Microprocessor-Controlled Ultra-Fast NiMH/NiCad Charger" w/4AA batts (1800's) at WalMart for $16.87. Opened package and read instructions in store before purchase. Claims to have dV detection charge cutoff and safety timer. Multi-state LED charge status indication. Charges AA's @ 700mA and AAA's @ 350mA. Comes with 12V car cord also. Only downside so far is 2-4 cell manual switch.

So far - so good. Not a bad price, and 12V portability is a plus for me.

Later - John

 

[MrMom]

I'll go for $25.00 or so 3/4 AA and 1/4 AAA.

R. Brock

 

[Vikas Sontakke]

I would like 4AAA + 12AA. According to my calculations, total comes to around $13.00 + shipping. I can paypal via CC account.

Slick,

If your oder is not yet out, please email me at [email protected] I am in Mass, the Mangolia of USA :-)

Spud,

They have handling charge of $3.00 and charge the actual shipping, so it will be close to $10.00 It would be worth to get the order upto $50. I can help about $13 of that if anybody is thinking about putting an order.

- Vikas

 

[Vikas Sontakke]

About the charger; go for the Rayovac PS4 for $30.00 If you can find $7 off coupon on the charger + battery, that becomes even hotter deal. You could return battery and will effectively end up paying $23 for the charger. And that's the best charger bar new Maha 401 (almost $70 shipped!)

- Vikas

 

[Vikas Sontakke]

About the charger; go for the Rayovac PS4 for $30.00 If you can find $7 off coupon on the charger + battery, that becomes even hotter deal. You could return battery and will effectively end up paying $23 for the charger. And that's the best charger bar new Maha 401 (almost $70 shipped!)

- Vikas

P.S. Between Spud, R. Brock and myself we do have over $50 (25+25+13) right now! Anybody else interested??

 

[Slick]

Originally posted by Vikas Sontakke:
Slick,

If your oder is not yet out, please email me at [email protected] I am in Mass, the Mangolia of USA :-)

<font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Vikas, I placed the order yesterday afternoon before I left from my job. I needed to get the order in then because my employer has a secure network that I could access MCM's order site from. I'm too paranoid to send my credit card info over the Internet without an SSL link... Sorry I missed ya, shipping to MA would have been no problem at all..