Where to get authentic Sony VTC5 batteries?

[Osito]

Hi guys,

Any suggestions on where to buy authentic Sony VTC5's from a trusted seller and hopefully for the best price possible ?
I have been searching that for the last few days, I can't confirm from what I found if they were authentic Sony's.
Also what is the best charger for them?
I am waiting for the new 30 watts Hana box mod clone from cloupor (eciggity. com)coming in the mail, although it charges on board via USB cable, but I want to have a charger to have the 2nd battery charging while I am using the mod.

I found them available on Amazon, eBay, and others, a bunch are out of stock, prices range $9.5-$11/1pc, mostly sold in a 2pc pack, some 3pc a pack.
I am waiting to start my first sub ohm experience as soon as I get my new Hana Mod clone (cloupor) and the batteries, I have never owned any batteries like these.
Also please I want suggestions for the best clone for RBA tank and an RDA clone to use on the coming 30watts Hana box mod clone and on where to buy them?

 

[Marc411]

Decent price, reputable seller and fast shipping

Sony VTC5 18650 30A 2600 mAh IMR Battery

 

[Osito]

Decent price, reputable seller and fast shipping

Sony VTC5 18650 30A 2600 mAh IMR Battery

Thanks for the suggestion, your suggestion for vapordna.com is one of the sellers I found before, but the problem is they only have them in 3pc a pack for about $30, which is not a bad deal but it's more than I was intending to spend on a battery, I actually wanted to buy only 1 battery, but then I changed to 2 pc because it mostly sold in 2pc a pack.

But if you please can confirm that they are actually authentic Sony's I will probably just bite the bullet and go for it, just buy 3 PC, what the heck .
Unless I get a better suggestion I think I would go for it.
I appreciate it.

 

[Marc411]

Honestly Amazon, eBay, and others are a crap shoot at best. There are a lot of clones out there and they can cause you some issues.

What is your budget?

It's best to go with a known vendor when it comes to batteries.

Fatdaddy vapes has 2 for $22

 

[Osito]

Honestly Amazon, eBay, and others are a crap shoot at best. There are a lot of clones out there and they can cause you some issues.

What is your budget?

It's best to go with a known vendor when it comes to batteries.

Fatdaddy vapes has 2 for $22

Thanks again, I totally understand your point when it comes to batteries, and that's exactly what I am trying to do by searching and asking,
Therefore I am seeking to buy genuine Sony's, that's my main goal, price comes second.
So my question to you is which one of your suggestions can probably fit the bill?
As far as budget or money goes, I can be flexible when I confirm which seller is more trusted and carrys authentic Sony's.
Have you bought these VTC5's from these vendors? Or do you anybody who did and confirms their authenticity?
So I am welling to go with either vendor, no difference in price for me, 2 for $22 or 3 for $30 makes no difference, even the 3 for $30 sounds better,
Especially if I can find a good smart charger at the same place, please any suggestions for the best charger for these batteries.

Thanks again, I appreciate it.

 

[Marc411]

Yes, I've picked up batteries from both (plus RTD) because they are authentic. My experience has been that RTD Vapor and VaporDNA are authentic and reliable.

Batteries - RTD vapor

 

[muzichead]

Here is a link for authentic VTC5's. The seller is actually Orbtronics but listed as titanium434. They are $17.99 for 2 batteries. Two Sony US18650VTC4 30A High Drain IMR Rechargeable Li on 18650 Battery 2100mAh | eBay

To the OP, why would you want to buy VTC5's right now with the pitting problems they are having right now. Why not wait till Sony gets their composition corrected?

 

[Marc411]

Problems?

Do you have a link to the story?

 

[Osito]

Here is a link for authentic VTC5's. The seller is actually Orbtronics but listed as titanium434. They are $17.99 for 2 batteries. Two Sony US18650VTC4 30A High Drain IMR Rechargeable Li on 18650 Battery 2100mAh | eBay

To the OP, why would you want to buy VTC5's right now with the pitting problems they are having right now. Why not wait till Sony gets their composition corrected?

Thanks, I appreciate, but these are VTC4 not VTC5.
Yeh, what problems?

 

[CastleRat]

Here's a reference when you get them:

How to spot a fake Sony VTC5 battery

 

[CastleRat]

If you buy on ebay and something is counterfeit you can get your money back AND keep the item.

 

[muzichead]

Problems?

Do you have a link to the story?

Thanks, I appreciate, but these are VTC4 not VTC5.
Yeh, what problems?

There is a sub-ohm thread in the REO forum where they have been discussing the sparking issues with sub ohm vaping and the VTC5's in particular have had the worse problems so far with pitting. It seems Sony skimped on using a quality material for their pole ends on the VTC5's. There has been a lot of talk and pics over on the reddit forum as well... Here is a link to the REO thread... http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/reos-mods/568740-iron-lung-reonauts-sub-ohm.html