What's the best 18650 deal now?

Batteries and Chargers Rechargeable Batteries
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I mean mid-range protected cells.
I got 4 Panasonic NCR18650A 3100mAh at US$25.80 shipped from bestvaping.net but then when I want order again they don’t agree free shipping anymore??
So I am looking at

Solarforce 2600mAh US$29
http://www.solarforceflashlight-sales.com/product_detail.php?t=BC&s=23&id=474

Efest 2600mAh $28.40
http://www.manafont.com/product_info.php/efest-sanyo-protected-18650-37v-2600mah-rechargeable-battery-pairset-p-11591

Marsfire US$33.36
http://www.manafont.com/product_info.php/sanyo-protected-18650-high-capacity-rechargeable-battery-1pcset-p-9322

Any other deals I should consider?

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You did well to get 4 panasonics shipped for $25.80 from bestvaping. As far as I know they always charged extra for shipping (mind you, I only discovered then thanks to Redforest UK’s thread here back in July).

I just ordered 6 3100mAh panasonics for $52 shipped from our sponsor, efest (=bestvaping =se young = etc etc).

The Xtar 2600 are Sanyo cells; their 3100 are panasonic.

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Where are they? Links?

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Why not buy from KumaBear and support a BLF member :slight_smile: ?
he has some great deals for us BLF fellow members.

Check this thread for prices and availability Prices & Availablility
Extra info found here Extra information

And don’t hesitate asking him any questions hes a great helpful guy from my experience!

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Does he ship to Australia? (sometimes I have to remind Americans that the world actually has other countries than the USA) :wink:

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Oh sorry didn’t notice that :slight_smile:
Just PM for extra detail as I am not sure if he does international shipping

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You best add your location to your profile so other members can give recommendations easier.

If you are skipping TF Flames, then I think those that you have are good choices.

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I hope Solarforce cells are a good deal as I have ordered 4 flying towards me now. :slight_smile:

BTW, I preferred Sanyo 2600 cells over Panasonic 3100’s because of their discharge behavior.

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After some further research, i settled on these sanyo 2600 from buyincoins. With coupon 5%eBay2012 the price for 4 incl shipping comes to US$23.87 - excellent price.
www.buyincoins.com/new_en/details/new-sanyo-li-ion-18650-rechargable-3-7v-2-6ah-2600mah-battery-with-protected-rg-product-12515.html
I agree sanyo cell’ discharge curve look better. But the Solarforce v3 had an only average review here and maybe cant justify their higher price
budgetlightforum.com/node/11297

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Classy.

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XMASTCRAZYEN gives you until Nov. 23rd -10%

So 4 Sanyos for $22.60.

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You don't need to remind us, but try putting your location in your profile. We're all used to other countries on BLF, honest...

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Oh no, i could have saved $1.27! But i’m happy.

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If your in the uk.I found this guy[Andreww]very nice to deal with.I purchased Xtar 18650 3100 at £7.40 each VIA PAY PAL.Which included very fast postage[recorded 1st class took 2days] and Xtar branded cases for them.I have charged the cells and ther fine.Working well.Sometimes its not worth the hastle or wait ordering abroad.Especially with duty costs and handling fees.Not to mention random postage costs.I ordered 12 cells from Andrew.
andrewkelleher@live.co.uk

DON…

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Are those BuyInCoins Sanyos legit?

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http://www.aliexpress.com/item/2pcs-lot-Original-18650-ICR18650-26F-2600mAh-Li-ion-3-7v-Battery-For-Samsung-laptop-Free/605218024.html

2pcs 18650 ICR18650-26F 2600mAh Li-ion for US $10.52.

Very good batteries. Fast shipping and registered.

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Not protected

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I wouldn’t buy any batteries from Buy-In-Coins. I’ve been that route, and know to well what he is capable of sending you.

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I’ll keep my fingers crossed. There are quite a few positive reviews, hope they didnt make those up :money_mouth_face:

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Probably 50% of the batteries I got from Buy-in-coins (and his MANY subsidiaries) were fake or problematic. Well, you ask, if they were fake, why did you keep buying from him? Because at least 4 other high-volume ebay sellers with other names are IN FACT Buy in Coins. They all feed into BIC’s Paypal account name. So I didn’t know I was buying from BICs until I got to paying.

I did get some protected Samsungs and some flat-top 2600 panasonics from him that were fine. Although one Sam was el deado DOA. .25 volts or something ridiculous like that. The TFFs were the big problem. Pretty much all dicey.

Sorry to be the bearer ……