Where do you buy your CR123's that take paypal?

[geepondy]

In particular I like the Sanyo's but am not totally brand loyal. I used to buy them at Botach for 20/$20 plus about $7 shipping but I see they no longer seem to accept paypal.

 

[Casual Flashlight User]

lighthound and fenix-store both stock energizer CR123's (lighthound stocks several brands actually).

Both are paypal friendly.


CFU

 

[geepondy]

How are the Streamlight CR123s (carried at Lighthound)? Didn't realize Streamlight made them. Are they just rebranded cells from another manufacturer?

 

[paulr]

Presumably they're rebranded, but they've tested well. I'm used to yellow ones but I see the ones displayed at lighthound are silver, so maybe they're different.

 

[coppertrail]

Batteryjunction.com has the Tenergy CR123A cells for $1.00. I don't know if they accept PayPal. You could send a private message to MattK.

 

[parnass]

I bought Streamlight CR123A batteries, made in USA, from DLS Enterprises. They accept PayPal:

http://www.dlsenterprises.citymax.com/catalog/item/1728840/1206018.htm

 

[Stingray]

I was talking to the Streamlight rep at the Shot Show and he was telling me that there is a big price war going on right now with name brand CR123 batteries. According to him, the current price from Streamlight (for their brand) to dealers is around $1.10 to $1.20, and the other brands are trying to undercut them on price. Good news for flashaholics.

I usually get the 20 for $20 name brands from Botac.com also. They take all credit cards, I don't think they ever took Paypal but I might be wrong on that.

 

[Markcm]

I accept paypal at www.e-lectronics.net and carry a good quality CR123 primary battery as well.

-Markcm

 

[MattK]

BatteryJunction.com accepts PayPal and we have 4-6 brands of cells available at any given time.

The Streamlight batteries are made by Panasonics USA - same people who make Surefire cells and many others.

 

[lastdefender]

Matt,

Which would be the safest to buy for a flashlight application. I don't want to have an explosion in my house to save 50 cents.

Thanks,
Gary

 

[MattK]

Gary,

I think it would be difficult to impossible to say what is safest as no statistics exist but I can tell you that the Sanyo Japan cells we sell are the #1 choice in the professional/industrial market. We've never had any reported 'explosions' with our Tenergy cells *knocks wood* as Newbie has shown it's unlikely with any brand but can also happen with any brand if the circumstances are just right.

If you want to wait about 5-7 days we'll have the Pansonics (USA)available on the website; there's a reason SF/SL and others have chosen them as their OEM mfr - they also make a great cell.

If you're willing to pay a little more for the 'best,' buy the Sanyo's.

 

[lastdefender]

Matt,

Thank you. I just placed an order for twenty (20) of the Sanyo's. Thank you again for all your assistance with my selection.

Regards,
Gary

 

[MattK]

My pleasure - thanks for your business!