Where Do We Go For Inexpensive Batteries?

November 17, 2017, 06:44 PM

H&K-Guy

I'm looking for what we like for batteries. Right now I need some LR626 button batteries for a few lasers I have. Could also stock up on CR123A. Actually, I could stock up on standard AA,AAA,9V, and such, as well. An online source that doesn't gauge you for shipping would be great.

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H&K-Guy

November 17, 2017, 06:46 PM

Sig209

Do you have a Northern Tool anywhere nearby?

They have good sales on their AA and AAAs from time to time.

https://www.northerntool.com/s..._200588183_200588183

They are good stockpile batteries IMO.

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November 17, 2017, 06:47 PM

mcrimm

I keep a supply of AA, AAA, C, 9V, CR2025 and a few others. The first 4 come from Costco with the smaller ones coming on cards from Amazon.

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November 17, 2017, 06:52 PM

jimmy123x

quote:
Originally posted by mcrimm:
I keep a supply of AA, AAA, C, 9V, CR2025 and a few others. The first 4 come from Costco with the smaller ones coming on cards from Amazon.

This is where I go. Costco has EXCELLENT prices on AAA AA and C, good prices on 9v and D

November 17, 2017, 06:53 PM

H&K-Guy

Sig209,

Northern Tool has some great prices, but a quick scan of their website shows they don't have a selection of coin and button batteries. I need to restock my supply of batteries for my gun lights, lasers, and scopes. I found a NT store 25 minutes away, and will keep them in mind for the more regular batteries.

Mcrimm,

What search criteria do you use to find them on Amazon?

Jimmy,

Yes, you can practically buy a palate of AA for $7.95 at Costco. Like I said, its the little ones I am particularly looking for cheap options for.

CR2032, CR2, LR626, CR123A, and such.

Thanks so far, guys.

H&K-Guy

November 17, 2017, 07:27 PM

LBAR15

I usually grab them at Costco, price wise you can't beat the Kirkland brand and they're decent batteries. 72 AA's for $19.95. Another cheap option is actually IKEA although I'm not there often. i like to stock up on CR2032's when I go though, they are dirt cheap there.

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November 17, 2017, 07:32 PM

H&K-Guy

quote:
Originally posted by LBAR15:
I usually grab them at Costco, price wise you can't beat the Kirkland brand and they're decent batteries. 72 AA's for $19.95. Another cheap option is actually IKEA although I'm not there often. i like to stock up on CR2032's when I go though, they are dirt cheap there.

IKEA? Really? I never would have thought they would have CR2032s, and such. I'll give them a look see.

Thanks.

H&K-Guy

November 18, 2017, 03:51 AM

H&K-Guy

And it looks like Frayedends for the win! I'm not much of an online shopper but Amazon Basic has what I'm looking for at a good price.

The other information you guys have provided will be useful for local purchases of bulk 'common' batteries.

Thanks everyone!

H&K-Guy

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November 18, 2017, 09:56 AM

mcrimm

quote:
Originally posted by H&K-Guy:
Sig209,

Mcrimm,

What search criteria do you use to find them on Amazon?

H&K-Guy

I just search for the battery number. Here's a 10 pack of CR2032 for about $6.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00F...&qid=1511020468&sr=1

I number of my remotes use these and my car 'keys' use the CR2025. Same price.

Mike

November 18, 2017, 10:25 AM

SIG4EVA

I've had very good experiences with the Amazon basic batteries. That includes alkalines and their Eneloop copies.

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November 18, 2017, 10:58 AM

Fenris

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Originally posted by BurtonRW:
There’s always that George guy... if he’s out of jail by now.

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George offered some unbelievable deals on batteries that were out of sight.

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November 18, 2017, 12:03 PM

hunter62

Costco for AA and AAA. Walmart usually has Surefire 123 on a good deal, they are back by the camping stuff. And don’t laugh, but sometimes WalGreens has lithium batteries on sale for a good price.

November 19, 2017, 08:21 PM

Dollar Tree has AAA and AA 4-pack for $1. Sometimes they have the CR batteries 2 for $1.

For the C and D cells, BJ's or Costco should have the best prices.

November 19, 2017, 08:30 PM

PASig

I get all my AA and AAA batteries from ALDI now and they seem like quality batteries for a great price. Usually like $2.50-$3.00 a pack where the name brand ones are double or triple that now.

I’d avoid dollar store batteries, they are extremely cheap and don’t last and I had a set leak and ruin a toy we had for our child, totally rotted out all the contacts in the battery compartment.