Where to find (cheap) CR123 batteries?

[Rainer]

Wife just got a Rat Jr backup light. It takes CR123(A) batteries. These seems to go for about $1.50-2 each online, but I'd prefer to not pay for shipping so few (just need two). Swung by RadioShack, but they wanted $20 for a pair. Ouch.

What's my best choice for getting just a few cheaply?

Thanks!

 

[divad]

Pay the shipping.

 

[Rainer]

Favorite (cheap) online site?

 

[kathydee]

Agreed, pay the shipping. And bring plenty of spares on vacation so you don't get stuck paying a fortune.

Frys use to have a decent deal - not sure they still do. Last time I looked they didn't.

Home Depot might be worth checking.

 

[JimJam2]

I buy them by the dozen. Some brands are better than others.
These SureFires come highly rated: Amazon.com: Surefire SF12-BB Box of 12 123A 3 Volt Lithium Batteries 12-Pack SF123A: Home Improvement
Amazon has 2-packs of other brands.

 

[gcbryan]

I hear that you can find the Surefires at Home Depot but not with the regular batteries. You need to find where they sell the Surefire flashlights and get the batteries there...$2 range I believe.

 

[Rainer]

Thanks, everyone. Will try HD today, otherwise, online it will be.

 

[dolesorchard]

Cabela's sells six packs for about $12.

 

[CCTX50]

eBay.... buy a dozen or so cheap and pay the shipping. Sometimes there is free shipping. I have been doing that for years and most of the time I have no issues with the life of the batteries. Right now there are some deals for 16 batteries for $12.95 free shipping.

 

[Mark Michaud SELAUSAR]

Academy Sports and Outdoors. 2 for 4 bucks (generally Browning brand). Their AA and AAA batteries (alkaline) are $9.99 for 36 batteries. Academy Brand and they work as good a duracells and energizers. Short of going online, these are the best prices I have seen.