Woot.com has a sale on 72 Kodak Xtralife Alkaline Batteries, AA or AAA, for $14.99 + $5 shipping, Total $19.99
In their listing: Best used by 2018
http://www.woot.com/offers/kodak-xtralife-alkaline-batteries-72pk
Woot also has a 1500 watt heat gun for 40 dollars or a 4.5 inch angle grinder also for 40 dollars.