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About LinkBacksHas anyone bought the cheapo 123 lithium batteries from Ebay? I have seen them for as low as $12 a dozen shipped. I was hoping someone has done a comparison test on these. Is it a case of you get what you pay for or can you go cheap.
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This is a discussion on Cheap 123 Batteries within the Related Gear & Equipment forums, part of the Defensive Carry Discussions category; Has anyone bought the cheapo 123 lithium batteries from Ebay? I have seen them for as low as $12 a dozen shipped. I was hoping ...
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Has anyone bought the cheapo 123 lithium batteries from Ebay? I have seen them for as low as $12 a dozen shipped. I was hoping someone has done a comparison test on these. Is it a case of you get what you pay for or can you go cheap.
Ed
US Navy Retired Silent Service
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I think Betty(a mod) had some cheap batteries that exploded in a light. Not sure though. An alternative I have found, rechargable 123's and charger off e- bay.
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I have some "battery station" batteries that aren't too bad. I'm not sure they last as long as the brand names but I haven't had and explosions.
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Exploding doesn't sound good but if the last a little less I could probably live with that. Hmmmm, decisions decisions.
Ed
US Navy Retired Silent Service
The real test of a man is not when he plays the role he wants for himself, but when he plays the role destiny has for him.
Vaclav Havel
The battery I had that exploded was a Pentagonlight battery, and I've heard those are made in the same factory as Surefire ones (but I could be mistaken). As far as I know, no water came in contact with the battery. The light was a Surefire G2 Nitrolon (the battery blew the bulb, lens & o-rings right across the room!). I use Pentagonlights in my E2E with no problem.
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The only cheapies that I use are from http://www.amondotech.com .
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Most of the cheap ones are no name but sone are panasonic which is a pretty good brand that I can trust. Maybe I will take a chance. I also found a set of 4 rechargeabel batteries ans charger for about $16 which might be an even better deal.
Ed
US Navy Retired Silent Service
The real test of a man is not when he plays the role he wants for himself, but when he plays the role destiny has for him.
Vaclav Havel
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they're well thought of on candlepowerforums and those CPF guys are retentive :-)Originally Posted by Jchoo
do a group buy though. they're INSANE for shipping.
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I have used rechargable 123 batteries for about a year now with good luck.
"In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock." Thomas Jefferson
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I bought enough for 10 years...two years ago...about $13-14 per box of 12...got all I need...
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I too got two boxes at $15 per box and they'll do me a while yet but ... I am interested in the rechargeables as another option - must check ebay.
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No idea of shipping costs and quality but - 50 for under $50
http://www.batteryspace.com/index.as...odID=1285&HS=1
Chris - P95
NRA Certified Instructor & NRA Life Member.
"To own a gun and assume that you are armed
is like owning a piano and assuming that you are a musician!."
http://www.rkba-2a.com/ - a portal for 2A links, articles and some videos.
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That's a great price. I get them for $18 a dozen locally. A box lasts me about a year. Most of my working flashlights are AA and AAA LEDs, my G2 is too bright for a lot of stuff I need a flashlight for. You guys really burn up that many 123s?I bought enough for 10 years...two years ago...about $13-14 per box of 12...got all I need...
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