tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684843.post110600742469415346..comments2024-03-26T22:16:26.572-04:00Comments on Terrierman's Daily Dose: Button Batteries for LessPBurnshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05781540805883519064noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684843.post-32431914055248987642010-02-10T17:04:49.304-05:002010-02-10T17:04:49.304-05:00I needed about 20 of a different size button-type ...I needed about 20 of a different size button-type battery, and went into a Batteries Plus, thinking to buy a case. Our SAR unit has an account there and gets a discount, though I generally buy my Duracell AA and AAA's at Costco for less.<br /><br />THREE BUCKS EACH!<br /><br />I turned to leave, and the guy said no, no, how many are you going to buy?<br /><br />And came up with $2.60 EACH.<br /><br />On the web -- about twenty cents a piece. A little more for name-brand. I showed him this on my Treo right on the spot.<br /><br />He was offended that I wasn't going to give him over $50 for $4 worth of batteries.Heather Houlahanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13891198124130533198noreply@blogger.com