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Just a thought since it's almost time for decorating...batteries😳

homedecor1 — Tue, 28 Aug 2018 17:53:26 GMT

Love all my Fall/Holiday lighted items but boy battery prices are rising! I was in Sams today and bought my batteries.

Yikes almost $100 yet cheaper than other places.

PS: I only use Duracell because last year I tried "dollar store", RayOVac, Walgreens, etc. because they were cheaper -- many leaked & ruined a few of my VPH pieces🙁

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mousiegirl — Tue, 28 Aug 2018 17:50:14 GMT

@homedecor1 Probably due to the flameless candle craze.

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mollymaggie — Tue, 28 Aug 2018 17:50:15 GMT

check amazon I love the little glass pumpkins but the battery life is awful I bought 60 c2450 for 20.oo

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Maltichonmom17 — Tue, 28 Aug 2018 17:59:24 GMT

@homedecor1, thanks for the heads up on Sam's battery prices. Good to save some $$.

I'm reaching my limit with battery operated illuminated decor. When I buy a piece now, it has to look just as good unlit as it does when it's lit or I won't buy it. The majority of the pieces I already have now do not get lit, with the exception of my flameless candles, Luminara etc. I make exception for the Christmas season and splurge on batteries then. Otherwise, I'm getting tired of spending $$ on batteries and having to dispose of the dead batteries.

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PA Mom-mom — Tue, 28 Aug 2018 18:12:01 GMT

@homedecor1I sure do know what you mean about the battery prices. We buy ours at Costco and have found that those prices are pretty much the best. We also give our children batteries at Christmas, because I've given them so many illuminated things these past few years. We have battery operated candles in the windows and throughout the house and enjoy that "colonial" look so much! They bring us such satisfaction and joy, it's worth the cost to us. We decorate more with "light" than with objects.

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ptagirl — Tue, 28 Aug 2018 18:23:41 GMT

@homedecor1 wrote:
Love all my Fall/Holiday lighted items but boy battery prices are rising! I was in Sams today and bought my batteries.

Yikes almost $100 yet cheaper than other places.

PS: I only use Duracell because last year I tried "dollar store", RayOVac, Walgreens, etc. because they were cheaper -- many leaked & ruined a few of my VPH pieces🙁

I've found the Duracell aren't any different than Ray-0-Vac, etc..... I've had many Duracell batteries lately that have leaked (new and improved?).....I think I had three flashlights and a clock ruined within the last year....I used to buy Duracell exclusively, but not anymore.....(I now buy Eveready gold or Energizer) ..... so be aware... they're not like they used to be.... just my experience.....

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on the bay — Tue, 28 Aug 2018 19:42:48 GMT

@homedecor1-

I invested in rechargeable batteries and a battery charger (that charges AAA-D) so I never have to buy batteries.

I originally got the charger and batteries at Walmart but now its hard to find the charger for all and any batteries over a dbl A.

You can really save lots of money this way

and you'll always have batteries ready!

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sweetee2 — Tue, 28 Aug 2018 21:03:26 GMT

I used to buy really expensive batteries. At the end of the season I would take out them out and use them in the next seasons items. I thought why am I doing this? So now I buy the dollar store batteries and they last just that long.

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SunValley — Tue, 28 Aug 2018 21:56:02 GMT

With the price of batteries, a cord and plug looks better and better, especially the low cost of LEDs.

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Carol08 — Tue, 28 Aug 2018 22:45:27 GMT

I buy my batteries from CVS, when they have a buy one get one free. They don't do this as often as I would like - but I do stock up on their batteries when they are on sale. Their batteries are as good as (or better)than the name brand batterioes. Some I bought 3 years ago are still working fine (Valerie's angels)...

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FranandZoe — Wed, 29 Aug 2018 00:56:15 GMT

I started buying Rayovac last year after seeing a story on our local news about an alarm clock that got stuck in a wall and the alarm was still going off after 7 years. The batteries in the clock were Rayovac. I've found they last longer than other brands.

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mousiegirl — Wed, 29 Aug 2018 01:24:53 GMT

@FranandZoe wrote:
I started buying Rayovac last year after seeing a story on our local news about an alarm clock that got stuck in a wall and the alarm was still going off after 7 years. The batteries in the clock were Rayovac. I've found they last longer than other brands.

@FranandZoe LOL, I guess so!

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classic — Wed, 29 Aug 2018 02:08:37 GMT

@ptagirl I refuse to buy Duracell.. For years, that's the only brand I bought; flash forward to four yrs ago, they leaked and ruined so many of my VPH ITEMS..

I CALLED THEM & I TOLD THEM I WANTED TO BE RE-IMBURSSED FOR MY ITEMS

I got a check for $75.. CHEAP CINA JUNK..

I NOW BUY, EVERREADY GOLD & SO FAR SO GOOD..

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Gran Gran of two — Wed, 29 Aug 2018 03:41:09 GMT

@homedecor1 wrote:
Love all my Fall/Holiday lighted items but boy battery prices are rising! I was in Sams today and bought my batteries.

Yikes almost $100 yet cheaper than other places.

PS: I only use Duracell because last year I tried "dollar store", RayOVac, Walgreens, etc. because they were cheaper -- many leaked & ruined a few of my VPH pieces🙁

If you find that your batteries leaked , before tossing your item, My dad taught me to use baking soda and a tooth brush to scrub the the acid off and let dry. So far I haven't lost anything that was leaked on or in. I hope this helps you for next time it happens.

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Maltichonmom17 — Wed, 29 Aug 2018 04:00:43 GMT

@classic wrote:
@ptagirl I refuse to buy Duracell.. For years, that's the only brand I bought; flash forward to four yrs ago, they leaked and ruined so many of my VPH ITEMS..

I CALLED THEM & I TOLD THEM I WANTED TO BE RE-IMBURSSED FOR MY ITEMS
I got a check for $75.. CHEAP CINA JUNK..

I NOW BUY, EVERREADY GOLD & SO FAR SO GOOD..

Same here. Duracell was always my battery of choice until a couple of years ago when supposedly fresh Duracell batteries began leaking and corroding on everything I put them in. I switched over to Energizer Max and haven't had a problem since.

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151949 — Wed, 29 Aug 2018 12:41:04 GMT

My DH feels Amazon has the best price for batteries. We have to stock up for Christmas stuff.

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buckie from virginia — Wed, 29 Aug 2018 18:19:44 GMT

Before i found dollar tree i was spending a fortune in batteries.They last just as long as the Duracell.

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homedecor1 — Wed, 29 Aug 2018 23:42:57 GMT

thank you everyone for the info on other batteries. I am going to try RayOVac or Energizer again.

If I can save some $$ and get the same result I'm in!

thank you😊😊😊

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classic — Thu, 30 Aug 2018 04:41:34 GMT

@ptagirl:: Everything is now made in China.. Cheap China garbage!!

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perfectstain — Thu, 30 Aug 2018 13:52:33 GMT

For corrosion on items from batteries, all I do is get some apple cider vinegar and a q-tip and clean the inside of the battery compartment. It easily dissolves the corrosion like it was never there. I have never lost an item due to corrosion since learning about how avc works so well for this. Dry the compartment afterwards and it is fine.