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Re: are batteries all the same?

To: Matt Barre <mbarre@juno.com>
Subject: Re: are batteries all the same?
From: Arthur Pfenninger <ch155@freenet.buffalo.edu>
Date: Sun, 6 Jul 1997 17:06:03 -0400 (EDT)
As far as BJ's and Sam's for tools or car stuff I wouldn't recommed
either. The few brand names that the carry can be bought cheaper through
catalogs. Most of the tool catalogs that I deal with ship for free and
usually you don't pay sales tax. I have found that even places like home
Depot sell for the same price as the so called discount warehouses. If you
can find an identical item K Mart will even match the price. If you
haven't shopped Harbor Freight 1-800-423-2567 then give them a call. They
have some brand name tools and a lot of off brand imported stuff. I have
bought a lot of air tools as well as other stuff from them and have yet to
be disapointed. As far as hand tools I don't think you can beat craftsman.


On Sun, 6 Jul 1997, Matt Barre wrote:

> 
> On Sun, 06 Jul 1997 13:09:47 -0700 GWD <geodav-lou@worldnet.att.net>
> writes:
> > I need to buy a new 12v battery and wonder if the Champion batteries
> > sold at Sam's are just as good as other batteries? An Interstate or
> > Sears Die Hard cost a lot more and I wonder if they are worth the 
> > extra?
> 
> 
> I have had good luck with the Champions but some on the list have
> complained about them in the past.  I have found that the key for cars
> that don't get a lot of use is routine maintenance in the form of a
> regular drive to recharge or some timely use of the charger.
> 
> While we are talking about Sams.  I just moved and there is both a Sams
> and a BJs near.  Can anyone compare the two as far as tools, car, and
> shop stuff goes??
> 
> MRB
> 


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