Massive post on where to get lithium-ion batteries everywhere in the world! Look at Post 2-5 for info, And Canada Post 123

Yeah, I think it’s dependent on what shipper BG is using. Sometimes they can ship free, sometimes they can ship but it costs extra, and sometimes they can’t ship at all. Usually, it seems they can’t ship at all.

For Canada, I prefer to order from a known company in the US, such as illumn. It’s more expensive, but it’s reliable.

I use https://18650canada.com// as my supplier .

isnt their selection so limited?

Perhaps, all depends what you are looking for, they usually have what I`m looking for hence my post.
Also I rather support a seller in my country…. :smiley:

Interesting, I haven’t used the Canadian company. Looks like shipping from illumn has gone up a lot since my last order, so it’s a bit more competitive to buy it in Canada now. Still more expensive (especially if you add the tax), but not super-expensive like so many other things.

Yep, lately everything has gone nuts as well as shipping rates, it seems like we always get the short end of the stick
no matter what we shop for in our country. :person_facepalming:

i get my batteries from AE, shipping fee is a LOT less than the likes of illumn, or even 18650canada

You have to make sure the store you buy from on AE is selling legit batteries, both in the past and right now. Not many do. I’ve got legit cells from AE in the past, but it’s not something I recommend unless there’s no other option.

yes, you have to pick the right stores

Skip that above post. Just checked prices again, today. $13.50 for a regular flat-top 30Q. Looks like it’s back to ridiculous Canadian pricing.

Have any Australians purchased from Ecocell? https://ecocell.com.au/
Unfortunately my favourite Aussie li-ion retailer (supersports600) seems to not be selling unprotected batteries at the moment.

I’ve been buying steadily from these guys. Had no issues, quick postage. LANplus Australia Pty Ltd | eBay Stores

Seems like something is wrong with 18650 Canada https://www.reddit.com/r/flashlight/comments/mo8g6q/18650canada/

18650batterystore is pulling out of the Vapcell brand due to major quality control issues. Had a wee chat with them after my order of 159pcs K30 had 39pcs with high self discharge.

I won’t ever be buying anymore of Vapcell again

I was looking forward to this arriving at Illumn. Guess I’ll have to ask them about testing their shipment when it arrives.

Did you order Vapcell INR 18350 F14? I was also waiting for this to arrive at Illumn. If the QC isn’t good for their batteries, I might just order the old Vapcell 18350, M11 I think?

Illumn won’t be able to check their shipment when each battery has a plastic wrap covering the positive and negative.

Just the K30, but 18650BS are considering to discontinue stocking the entire range due to bad QC.

They first treated me like a newbie telling me that the discharged ones just needed a charge, but mentioned Mooch confirmed they had high self discharge and that he was looking into it, their response changed immediately to “sorry, and we have also noticed poor QC, and refunded me within minutes” haha

I also mentioned that some were as low as 2.08v and they responded saying it was due to shipping regulations and they ship at 30%. I was shocked at that response

I said, so you’re telling me that 2.08v is 30%? :stuck_out_tongue:

Hmm, I always thought they were “A” grade re-wraps. Good to know.

Disappointing to hear as Vapcell has the M11 and F14 18350’s I’m interested in. Besides Keeppower I don’t think there’s anyone else making a competing product.

Does anyone know about Full Battery

They have good prices on NCR18650GAs and have some interesting items. But when I tried to contact them, I didn’t get a reply which is a bad sign to me.