I'll buy XTAR 18700 2600mAh at price 13.50 USD/pair inc. shipment: I'll take 5 packs (10 batteries) = $67.50
Its actually only saving me $0.75 from their wholesale site so Im not exactly thrilled. I think they could (and should) do much better in reducing prices for us. Either way, Im in need for a few more or these.
The 2400's seem like the way to go since the 2600's barely have more capacity in Matt's tests. But I'm already in good shape with my stock of 18650's (8 of them) with a pair of LMR's on the way.
Good catch! They jacked their price up $2.49/pair in one weeks time. Sorry, but thats just a friggen rip-off. If this group purchase doesnt go through, I definitely wont be doing business with this vendor now or any time in the future. Thank you for your efforts though.
Only 2600's for me. The Sanyo brand (made in Japan) boasts renowned ISO certification, reputable construction, quality control and longevity. I would expect these to be far more reliable, safer when pushed to its 2C limit and last for several more charge cycles over time. Think: Mercedes vs. questionable Hyundai. Does anyone have any idea who manufacturers the 2400's?
I haven't voted, but I would take a pair of one or the other (not both) for those prices. I think the reviews said they would fit pretty much any modern light that takes 18650 and they are only 3-4 more than the fire labled Trustfires.
XTAR make 18650 protected batteries. They just opted to call them 18700 since they are longer by a few mm. Other manufacturers simply say protected 18650 and don't care if they make a cell longer 4mm by size.
It's actually clever from XTAR. At least no1 would complain the 68,5mm long batteries were too long for use in some poor flashlights.
These are just like trusfire flame 18650 protected perhaps 1mm longer... (size wise)
Come on folks, lets get in on these great deals! PLEASE DO VOTE.
I think the $13.50 price for a pair of Sanyo 2600's is a very good price and Id like to see our members (especially the ones with MCE, XML or P7) buy into these. As mentioned, I'll take 5 packs right off the bat if we can get the rep to live up to all the hype they've already left on this forum. If not, its just more hot air from a floundering vendor that sends us packing back to their competition.
The poll looks prommising. ATM 45% of you are voting for 2600mAh version, very few for 2400. I've tried to agreed even better price as I think I saw retail price of an 2600mAh lower than 15 USD last week, but couldn't check it as their site wasn't responsive then (at least for me).