Genuine AW batteries?

[fred1sa]

All AW batteries I found on ebay look like these:


The ones from empiremods.com look like these:

One has more wording on it. Are they both original because the ones from empiremods.com are much cheaper ($12 vs $8)

 

[Sthur]

The bottom picture look what I see online. Even the candle ( flashlight) power forum people talk about.

 

[fred1sa]

Checked my aw batteries that I got from empiremods when I got home and they the same as the ones in the first picture.

 

[danca90]

Are any AW genuine? They are rewraped high quality batteries.

 

[Baditude]

I buy all my AW batteries from RTD, an authorized AW vendor who recently confirmed he gets his batteries from the guy actually named AW in China. I just looked at my 18350's and they look like the ones in the first pick, with the extra writing on the casing.

I know there are counterfeit batteries out there, and with AW being the most popular name brand they would be a likely target to counterfeit. I would e-mail Empire Mods and inquire about what their AW source is. Or just buy from RTD if the 18350's are back in stock.

Are any AW genuine? They are rewraped high quality batteries.

True. AW is a distributor in China who tests and hand picks the best batteries with a high standard of quality control, and then has them re-wrapped in his signature style. They have earned a stellar reputation as being consistant battery-to-battery. More mod manufacturers recommend his batteries than any other name brand.

 

[RedhatPat]

I buy a lot of stuff from RTD but I always seem to go back to Provape for my batteries. I think, all things being equal pricewise, it's the reward point system that keeps me coming back to them for batteries because both RTD & Provape are very fast shippers, atleast here in Amish country.

RHP

 

[Katya]

That's interesting. I've got batteries from ProVape (and from RTD Vapor) and they look a bit different!

I guess it depends on who's doing the rewrapping! I'm sure they are fine!

 

[RedhatPat]

I agree there tweety. Even though I don't know anything about business, I bet that AW fella is making a boatload of money. I wonder if we can buy stock? Nevermind, better not answer that -- I have enough trouble just balancing my checkbooks.

I imagine if ya stick me infront of a spreadsheet and have me run a co-op, I'll land myself on america's most wanted overnight

RHP

 

[Katya]

Hello there Pat!

And I'm sure Mr. Wong is doing alright!

 

[Denrock316]

I just picked up 3 AW 18650 from RTD myself. I got a Nitecore intellicharger too, I hear a lot of good stuff about this charger.

 

[Katya]

Hi Denrock! I like my Nitecore. It's working great and I don't have to deal with spacers--which is a PITA is you use different size batteries.

 

[RedhatPat]

I like the VP1 for no other reason than the display is cool and you find yourself glued to it - like that first load in a new washing machine!

RHP

 

[Katya]

I like the VP1 for no other reason than the display is cool and you find yourself glued to it - like that first load in a new washing machine!

RHP

I think you need a hobby, Pat!

Or a TV.

 

[Baditude]

I had a Pila that served as a real workhorse for 1.5 years. Sometimes charging up to six batteries a day despite only being a two bay charger. One of the bays stopped working so I needed a new charger. My daughter was getting her first mod setup around the same time.

I got her a Nitecore i2 and myself an i4. Both have been working like a charm for a few months now.

 

[tj99959]

To answer the Q about the graphics, it's old vs new. The graphics change was caused by a change in the law. This is why you will see so many other brands with a large sticker on them now. (like this)