18650 fake?!?

[Kobus]

hey, just wondering if these 25r's are real.
INR18650 - 25R 3.7V 2500mAh 18650 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery for Flashlight / Electric Cigarette

 

[Big Me]

No idea if they're legit or not but be aware that they are NOT rated 30A as stated in the blurb.

They're 20A CDR IIRC- ECF member "Mooch" has tested the authentic batteries.

ETA: I did remember right. Here's the post regarding them. Samsung Green 25R (25R5) 20A 2500mAh 18650 Bench Retest Results...a great 20A battery

 

[crxess]

At that price I hope not.

 

[sonicbomb]

batteries are not an item you want to try to save money on. buy them from a reputable vendor

 

[IMFire3605]

hey, just wondering if these 25r's are real.
INR18650 - 25R 3.7V 2500mAh 18650 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery for Flashlight / Electric Cigarette

Can't say if they are legit or not without looking at them physically in front of me. By the pictures they look authentic, the Revision 2 and 3 of the 25R will come as the light baby blue wrapped ones, the Revision 5 will come the light green in the top of that page. I don't know where you scrounged that wholesale site up from, I've never heard of them, this is the 2nd or 3rd post you have posted a link from them. Looking for a deal, I'd look at Fasttech.com first.

Example -
$18.64 Authentic Samsung INR18650-25R 3.6V 2500mAh Rechargeable Li-ion Batteries (4-Pack) - 35A peak discharge / 22A continuous discharge at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping
That's 4x batteries /w case for $19USD plus shipping

You stated in a previous post about Australian Currency, if you are from Down Under, you might take a look at Eciggity.com, based out of Hawaii, they ship to Australia, get a big enough order together, then the $25USD USPS international shipping fee can be less per item shipped.

 

[VHRB2014]

Here, :?)
18650 Samsung INR18650-25R R5 2500mAh (GREEN) High Discharge FLAT Top

 

[Racehorse]

hey, just wondering if these 25r's are real.

With all the solid vendors who sell authentic batteries, something that you will use every day, for many months, I always scratch my head why anyone would want to play these guessing games to save a very small amount of money.

 

[classwife]

With all the solid vendors who sell authentic batteries, something that you will use every day, for many months, I always scratch my head why anyone would want to play these guessing games to save a very small amount of money.

Agree !!

I only buy batteries from WELL KNOWN SOURCES !!!!

 

[Topwater Elvis]

First & foremost we would need to know where you're trying to get batteries & vape stuff shipped to / imported into.

A few countries ban all vaping gear, some have strict regulations on importing nicotine & L ion batteries, some allow x amount of nicotine but ban consumer level importation of L ion batteries.

Some allow importing as long as you fill out the appropriate paper work and ship in accordance with IDG guidelines, ( requires documentation, specific labeling and a pre approval process )
Some have minimum quantity requirements like 12 pieces, 1 case, 4 cases, 44lbs etc...

There are a few where getting a semi decent IMR/hybrid loose battery (18350 ~ 18650) is very close to impossible, but you can buy vaping power devices with built in batteries.

There must be a reason you keep asking about gear & batteries from iffy obscure low quality sources.