[SeelaypeKet]

What does the average person pay for AA batteries at a colmado in DR?

I suspect because of my white skin, I've been repeatedly ripped off...

[cialviagra]

What does the average person pay for AA batteries at a colmado in DR?

I suspect because of my white skin, I've been repeatedly ripped off...

Just like anywhere, it depends completely on the brand. Ray-o-vac in the plastic wrappers are like 10 pesos a piece and they suck..

OTOH, it's pretty unlikely a colmado is going to rip people off intentionally, they are places meant for locals and people that need to get a fair deal.

[griddle]

Calmados are like 7-11's in the US. You will pay more for the convenience then you will in a large supermarket or electronics store.

[tabcdyop]

AA batteries do seem to be expensive here. Long ago I went with NiMH batteries and a recharger.
And yes I imported those rechargeable batteries and the charger because they are also expensive here.

Probably the best price I have seen for batteries was in PriceSmart but I don't recall the deal.

[Teeppoodiug]

We needed AA batteries [I always pack a lot of them, but not enough apparently] and bought them at La Sirena. I think they were just a bit over 100 pesos [115??]- just don't remember if there were 2 or 4.

[Jueqelyl]

the cheapest you can can, no brand batteries will be 10 pesos each. duracell should be below 80 pesos for two.

[Soolfelpecelf]

Long ago I went with NiMH batteries and a recharger.
And yes I imported those rechargeable batteries and the charger because they are also expensive here.

I do the same. I have found that the Sanyo Eneloop batteries are the best.

You have an initial investment in batteries and charger, but over time you save a lot of money if you use a lot of batteries. Plus the convenience of always having batteries on hand without going to a store to buy more.

[xrumerang]

Look out for counterfeits..

[v74ClzKY]

I have found that the Sanyo Eneloop batteries are the best.

Same here.
However, there are gadgets which do need the higher 1.5 V of batteries in order to have their max. performance (like the transmitting power in our Standard C-408* radios), and yes, DURACELL are better than others.

Yet, in most cases the Sanyo Eneloop rechargeables with 1.2V are an excellent option.

donP

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It is a shame they are no longer made.
Well, I have 19 of them...

[tobia]

WHERE DID you buy the batteries and charger here? Or ?

[tobia]

Know of a store still with stock left ??? Lol

[tabcdyop]

Sanyo Eneloops may not work in some cameras because of the lower voltage. I am quite sure they won't work in my digital camera at only 1.2 Volts. I have yet to use them but have used 4 other brands and they all have their differences on shelf life, capacity and voltage.

If I were to buy them I would probably import them as I have my other batteries.

[Soolfelpecelf]

Sanyo Eneloops may not work in some cameras because of the lower voltage. I am quite sure they won't work in my digital camera at only 1.2 Volts. I have yet to use them but have used 4 other brands and they all have their differences on shelf life, capacity and voltage.

If I were to buy them I would probably import them as I have my other batteries.

I also import them.

I have used them in 4 cameras. My present camera is a Canon 60D. They work fine.

So far I have never had one of these fail. Can't say the same for others I have used. They also hold their charge in storage longer than others I have used.

[JOR4qxYH]

Same here.
However, there are gadgets which do need the higher 1.5 V of batteries in order to have their max. performance (like the transmitting power in our Standard C-408* radios), and yes, DURACELL are better than others.

Yet, in most cases the Sanyo Eneloop rechargeables with 1.2V are an excellent option.
donP

*)
It is a shame they are no longer made.
Well, I have 19 of them...

Depends on which Duracell batteries you buy. The Blue Band batteries are great, the regular Duracell batteries are not impressive at all.

[Qncvqpgfg]

In most cases, batteries sold in the DR are a POS. None of them last long enough, nor do they have the juice to provide electronics with the right amount of juice. Viva Amazon!