Buying authentic batteries in Canada

[Darth Omerta]

Hey all! Just as the title says, Im looking for a better source for authentic 18650s. Currently all I can get without going out of country is the LG HG2, which is a great battery but Id like to get my hands on some 30Qs and VTC6s. Does anyone know a reliable Canadian source for high end cells?

 

[Gallant]

Its hard to find 30Q since china stoped shipping them to Canada however Canvape has VTC6, 5 & 4
IMR & Hybrid

 

[Darth Omerta]

Ive seen Canvape before. I wasnt sure if they were considered to be a trusted source or not when it comes to batteries.

 

[Gallant]

They are!

 

[Darth Omerta]

Awesome! Thanks! I was asked recently in another thread if I knew of any reliable sources for batteries inside Canada. I couldnt really list a source and the place I buy my HG2s is just a local B&M where they are willing to share their sourcing information if you care to ask for it.

 

[Hawise]

I've been looking around too and I just contacted Dashvapes to ask about their sourcing. They say they get them from Illumn, which is one of the American companies that's often recommended. I can't verify that myself, obviously, but they only carry highly-recommended brand name 18650s (including the 30Q) so I'm inclined to think they take their batteries seriously. I'm considering giving them a try.

 

[Darth Omerta]

On my way to check them out now! I checked up on canvapes and Im a little worried that they carry 3 types of sony and then the rest are eFest and Trustfire. Im not saying they're not a good source for Sony but the other 2 batteries they carry send red flags for me.

 

[Hawise]

I know. Dashvapes is certainly pricier, but I'm not entirely sure that's a bad thing. Canvape is very inexpensive and I've ordered plenty of other things with them with few problems, but I'm a bit worried that in seeking out those low prices they'd be a target for counterfeit sellers.

 

[Darth Omerta]

I agree. Inexpensive doesnt always mean fake but couple it with 2 different types of rewrapped cells and Im definitely going to have concerns.

 

[vincom]

fake batteries are everywhere. anyone can say what supplier they use but their not going to show you their invoices , is the invoice even real?
best is to call their distributor, eg. Illumn, to see if they do sell to the retailer, but whos to say thats the only distributor they use
google how to identify Counterfeit 18650 Battery

 

[BreSha6869]

Just a heads up that I have successfully ordered batteries from Lightning Vapes in the US with no problems on multiple occasions. Their Samsung and LG batteries are generally $5-6US with social17 discount code. 100% authentic.

Dash Vapes was mentioned and I have 100% faith in their batteries being authentic. They refuse to deal in ANY clone products including tanks and mods. Expensive though at $12-13/battery.

Next time I order batteries, it will be from Lightning. You can also get 100ft of quality wire AND a package of Native Wicks or Cotton Bacon cotton for $5-7 which is an amazing deal.

 

[Ryedan]

The last few years I've used Illumn. They test their batteries regularly. A couple of years ago they let a few counterfeit batts get through, but they quickly caught it, informed their customers about what happened and made things right with them.

I'll probably be be buying a new set of batteries later this year, maybe a dozen or so, and I'll check them out again then for sure. I'm willing to spend a few bucks more for that kind of dependability, not that they are expensive, but I think shipping to Canada is going up with them. Peace of mind is priceless though

 

[Ryedan]

Canvape is very inexpensive and I've ordered plenty of other things with them with few problems, but I'm a bit worried that in seeking out those low prices they'd be a target for counterfeit sellers.

Yup. Canvape is my go-to local source for vape gear, but ... I hear ya

 

[BuddJohnson]

+1 Canvape