Where to buy batteries (AA, AAA, 9-volt, CR123, etc)

[EJSG19]

Mainly just want to stock up on AA's and AAA's but need the others once in a while. Got a new kid, Christmas toys coming, flashlights, etc and we go through a bunch.

I know of Amazon but most reviews say their shipping/packaging is crap for Duracell anyway.

also this place but I have never bought from them: http://www.batteryjunction.com/mn-1500-60pcs.html

where do you guys like to get yours?

sams club is also an option if they are the best place to go.

[infidel]

One dollar a piece for the CR123. I choose the slow boat from China, takes about a month (free shipping). I am sure you richer folks would opt for the air treatment. Hell aren't they all made in China anyway?

http://www.ledshoppe.com/Product/hou/HE1015.htm

[goett047]

I've never had a problem with Amazon's packaging. Ever

[SparkyJeff]

I burn through 2 or 3 AAA batteries each month. 2 years ago, before Christmas Menards had boxes of 48 Rayovac AAA batteries for under $5 each. These were packaged in a cardboard box with 4 12 pack cards inside.

My insulin pump Manufacturer recommends using ONLY energizer batteries. The pump is finicky, it will reject batteries that are not fully charged (If I remove the battery halfway through its life and reinsert it I get an error code and need to replace it with a new battery).

I have had no problems with Rayovac.
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After I use up my supply of Rayovac, I'm considering the new Nickel Metal Hydride rechargeable batteries.
The ones that you buy "pre-charged" Sanyo eneloop claims you can charge them and store them charged, and after 3 years they still retain 75% of their charge.

I sometimes listen to Jack Spirko "The Survival Podcast"
A while ago he talked to Steven Harris about dealing with a large scale blackout. They spent a lot of time talking about the newest NiMH batteries.
Part 1- Episode 939
http://www.thesurvivalpodcast.com/harris-on-blackout-1
Part 2- Episode 940
http://www.thesurvivalpodcast.com/episo ... out-part-2

[MNIceMan]

Menards usually has the best prices. Look at their black friday add.

[jgalt]

I stocked up a while back and did my research then and found battery junction to be the cheapest. I've made multiple purchases from them and have never been disappointed.

[Pat Cannon]

I just bought CR123s and 9Vs from Battery Junction, again.

[Ironbear]

I don't have a need for CR123s. Every once and awhile I will pick up a bulk pack of AA and AAA alkis at Costco or Sams.

But for high use stuff I have moved over to rechargeables. There are new low discharge NiMH rechargeables that are claimed to retain 90% after a year. The manufacturers are even shipping them "pre-charged".

For rechargeables I keep going back (multiple times) to http://www.thomasdistributing.com/. I recently ordered some PowerEx IMEDION low-discharge AA's. I have a Maha C-401FS international charger that I have been very happy with, but have to admit that I have "charger-envy" for the new MH-C9000 with all the ohh-ahh cool, nerd-bait features!!!.

[SpiderPig]

For high drain items that spend a lot of time on standby, I use Energizer Ultimate Lithium batteries. They are very light weight and are outstanding performers in radios, flashlights and other emergency type applications. They cost more but are well worth it in reliability and performance.

For run of the mill battery use, we always have a pack of most sizes in a Costco (their Kirkland brand) bulk pack. Then, if I come across a great deal, I'll pick up more generic batteries wherever else.

[www]

I own Armytek Predator flashlight and usually I buy batteries from Battery Junction or when I bought from Armytek company this light I also ordered 18650's for it. Now Armytek offers free shipping too

[Duff-Man]

One year for Christmas my Mother-in-law got me a big pack of AA batteries, I was so happy about it I can now count on getting two of the big packs of batteries from her every Christmas.

[Erik_Pakieser]

For CR123s I go to Striecher's. Pretty much everything else I get at WalMart.

[LarryFlew]

Menards when on sale or EBay from China for me.

[MNGunGuy]

Sanyo Eneloop's all from Amazon. Buy once, pay once. For CR123s it's this 40 pack for 44.99. http://www.amazon.com/Tenergy-40-pack-L ... B001W9Y4PK

[Synergy]

Home Depot always has good prices on batteries, check em out.