What batteries do you use and what do you pay?

[wazzup592]

I'm a 19 year old college student looking to make a small profit on the side while giving something back to the community. I have been looking around and may be starting a small battery business. I want to know what batteries would be the most popular and what the usual price is. I am trying to earn money for college and if I can get some batteries and charger for bulk price and set up a small operation to help find my college, I would be more than happy. Any suggestions and or feedback on this idea or if there is already someone on the forums doing this let me know. It was just an idea I have been pondering. BTW, my major is accounting if anyone is interested in that.

Thanks in advance!
-Jeff

 

[DaveP]

I'm assuming you are talking about batteries in general, or is it Ecig batts you are thinking of selling.

If it's Ecig, all I use is Joy Ego and Riva ego style batts. I usually pay somewhere around $10-$11 for Rivas and $13-$14 for Joy Egos.

 

[wazzup592]

I'm sorry I should have specified. I actually made the OP while I was at work, on my phone. I am talking 14500's, 18650s, etc.

 

[wazzup592]

Any more feedback here? I would really like to know. I guess as with any business, it Is a gamble. I am planning on throwing some numbers around later in excell to see if this plan would work. Then I'm going to begin my search for a vendor. As starters I am going to offer 18650s and 14500s. From there I will start offering chargers an and 18350s. Do people prefer the universal chargers that charge several different batteries. Of the dedicated 2 slot, one type of battery charger. I personally prefer the universal but that's just me

 

[CdnBison]

I know that the 18650s and 14500s are the most popular mod batteries right now. Not sure about the 18350s - I'm getting some for a vv mod I ordered, but I think that area (vv batteries) still hasn't found a definitive "standard", as the cr123s are also used quite often.

As for chargers, I personally would prefer something that could handle anything I put into it, regardless of size.

 

[caffeinated]

What batteries do you use: Tenergy LiFePO4 3.0v RCR123a (750mAh)

What do you pay: About $3.00 each.

I have a definite preference for the universal chargers.

 

[wazzup592]

Thanks for the input. Check out my new thread sometime next week. I places an order for some 14500s trustfire bluejackets. They will be competitively priced and located here in the us! Further down the road you can expect 18650s and 16340s along with chargers and bundles!