Battery Bankruptcy - Page 2

SHOPR · ‎04-17-2013

@BornToShop, I start to feel nauseous when I go to replace a bunch of my candle batteries at once. The price adds up so fast. I've been letting lots of them stay idle until the colder shorter days and then I try to light most of them up again.

One year before Christmas I ran across a good deal on Rayovac in a Home Depot store. It was an extra large pack. I haven't been seeing the good battery deals of the past on websites like Amazon lately.

mousiegirl · ‎03-09-2010

@BornToShop wrote:
Well, my Christmas decor is up. I did an inventory of what I need for batteries & it ain’t looking good $$$. I need 24 AAs, 37 AAAs, 24 Cs & 20 Ds. Looks like I will be doing some online/B&M comparison shopping. I also read that the generic batteries are just as good as Duracell & Energizer batteries. Going forward, it will have to be something beyond spectacular before I buy anymore battery operated decor!

@BornToShop Speaking of Duracell, I left the batteries in four items from last Christmas and can you believe that they just recently died, I can't, lol, so I am a fan. I buy them at Costco, and always keep a supply. I do like battery operated items rather than electric as I can place them any place whereas with electric, everything has to be near a wall, and most of my lit decor is not. Given our electric bill each month, batteries, for me, are the way to go.

IMW · ‎06-15-2014

Check out Groupon, they have fabulous battery deals.

If you’re interested get your Ebates or Mr Rebates discount.

Maltichonmom17 · ‎04-22-2010

@SHOPR wrote:
One year before Christmas I ran across a good deal on Rayovac in a Home Depot store. It was an extra large pack. I haven't been seeing the good battery deals of the past on websites like Amazon lately.

Agreed about Home Depot battery prices. Last year, I found a pack of 36 Energizer Max for around $15. I found them to work just as good, if not better, than Duracell. They also did not leak, which is a problem I've been having with Duracell batteries. Going back for more this year.

They are the same price (actually $15.98) this year, and also sell a 30 pack of AAA Energizer Max for the same price.

Suzeecat · ‎05-05-2010

I have a lot of flameless candles that take various sizes of bateries and I stock up on Kirkland brand at Costco. They have sales on them from time to time also. The last time I stocked up I got a bunch of AAs, Cs and Ds. The lady behind me at the checkout looked and said "that's a LOT of batteries"! LOL, I wish I could have read her mind to find out what she thought I might be needing them for ! ! !

KentuckyWoman · ‎03-13-2010

Oh my Lord isn't that the truth. I love Valerie Parr Hill's window candles. We have 16 windows in our home and I ordered four sets. Each requires 4 AA batteries. Do the math. I still have the ones I used last year but found coupons for Duracel and Energizer so I purchased two packs of 24 from each brand. I need to invest in rechargeable batteries.

homedecor1 · ‎03-09-2010

@BornToShop

I haven't took inventory for my Christmas things BUT last week I went to Sams - bought 1 pack each/ AA, AAA & C = $64.00. Last year, I put "C"s in my VPH pedestals - they are just starting to dim.

I used Kirklands from Costco IMO they didn't last as long as the Duracell. Although, my friend is always getting coupons for them.

Love my Flameless and battery things -I'm spoiled!!!

BornToShop · ‎03-10-2010

@SHOPR wrote:
@BornToShop, I start to feel nauseous when I go to replace a bunch of my candle batteries at once. The price adds up so fast. I've been letting lots of them stay idle until the colder shorter days and then I try to light most of them up again.

One year before Christmas I ran across a good deal on Rayovac in a Home Depot store. It was an extra large pack. I haven't been seeing the good battery deals of the past on websites like Amazon lately.

@SHOPR, was it you that tried rechargeable batteries a few years ago & didn’t like the inconvenience of having to recharge so often because they didn’t hold a charge that well?

BornToShop · ‎03-10-2010

@on the bay wrote:
I switched to rechargeable a few years ago and though initially a more expensive choice, I never have to buy batteries now!

@on the bay, I would have invested years ago in rechargeable batteries but there was a lot of discussion on these boards regarding the hassle of having to replace & recharge way too frequently. Can you recommend the brand you use & what is the average time between recharging? TIA!

BornToShop · ‎03-10-2010

@mousiegirl wrote:
@BornToShop wrote:
Well, my Christmas decor is up. I did an inventory of what I need for batteries & it ain’t looking good $$$. I need 24 AAs, 37 AAAs, 24 Cs & 20 Ds. Looks like I will be doing some online/B&M comparison shopping. I also read that the generic batteries are just as good as Duracell & Energizer batteries. Going forward, it will have to be something beyond spectacular before I buy anymore battery operated decor!

@BornToShop Speaking of Duracell, I left the batteries in four items from last Christmas and can you believe that they just recently died, I can't, lol, so I am a fan. I buy them at Costco, and always keep a supply. I do like battery operated items rather than electric as I can place them any place whereas with electric, everything has to be near a wall, and most of my lit decor is not. Given our electric bill each month, batteries, for me, are the way to go.

@mousiegirl! My hero! Never thought of the electrical savings aspect!