[dtbaker]

I am getting ready to buy a set of batteries soon for second vehicle... when last I checked CalibPower.com for CALBs was the best place to go for US customers since it is semi-direct and from stock rather than facing the possible delivery nightmares of group-buy and slow-boat delivery.

I am considering only CALB, Winston, Sinopoly.... My favorite retailers obviously have to throw in a little margin, but I thought I'd check to see if anyone has had luck with finding a reliable source for Winston or sinopoly at prices lower than CALBs from CalibPower?

[Ziggythewiz]

You might get calbs cheaper through Don Blazer than calibpower. $1.22/ah IIRC

[dtbaker]

Originally Posted by Ziggythewiz

You might get calbs cheaper through Don Blazer than calibpower. $1.22/ah IIRC

who is Don Blazer, where is he, and does he deliver from stock? I'm wondering how he can sell for less than CALB factory distribution center?

[Ziggythewiz]

He's an EVer with a couple auto shops around Portland. He did a couple group buys a few months ago on EVDL. Contact @ Theoldcars@aol.com

He can sell cheaper because he doesn't take a cut.

[dtbaker]

Originally Posted by Ziggythewiz

He's an EVer with a couple auto shops around Portland. He did a couple group buys a few months ago on EVDL. Contact @ Theoldcars@aol.com

He can sell cheaper because he doesn't take a cut.

hhhmmm, I will check into it, but I have serious trust issues with group buys and individuals from Portland/WA in general having been burned first by Morrison, and then by Kois.

[mk4gti]

bought some 130's from calib power a month ago.... flawless !

I had cheaper options, sometimes it's better to go with "the big box stores" so to speak.

"in stock" was important for me and shipped from cali to north ny ... took 6 days !

[jeremyjs]

Don't forget Balqon, winston's NA distributor, or Jack at EVTV. He's got the calb CA cells and a good reputation.

[ricklearned]

Originally Posted by jeremyjs

Don't forget Balqon, winston's NA distributor, or Jack at EVTV. He's got the calb CA cells and a good reputation.

I got 36 Winstons a month ago and am happy. It helps that they are almost in my backyard.

[skooler]

If your happy to deal with customs then its worth having a chat with Sinopoly direct. They do give quite competitive pricing, especially when you consider that the 60 and 200AH cells have an extremely good energy density.

Theres no point going through a middle man like me as I'm on the wrong continent!

If you need a hand hammering them down or want some contacts then send me a PM

Just out of interest, whats the intended project?

[dtbaker]

Originally Posted by ricklearned

I got 36 Winstons a month ago and am happy. It helps that they are almost in my backyard.

I was unaware Winston set up a Distributor... thats what I was hoping would show up from this thread. whats the company/URL to check out 'Balqin' or whoever is the Winston company?