Eneloops $16 for 12 AAA or 10 AA + 2 cases Costco (expires 12/15) (2nd gen) (Rechargeable Pre-charged Precharged LSD batteries)

Quote from pablocordoba : Hey there! Yes, someone posted the answer already.. By the way, I stopped by costco today, and these were still on sale, but they did not have any AAA's. I don't think they were out, they just did not put any on shelves at all. At $16+Tax these are still one hell of a deal, but nobody still did not answer if these lose capacity over time (not charge, but actually ability to be charged up to %100, and then holding that charge) Otherwise they had a very good deal on 28-36 pack AA and AAA duracell as well.

Check out the Amazon review [amazon.com] by NLee on the 1500 Eneloop, which are very likely to be the same batteries as the ones from Costco (2nd gens, 1500 cycles) (which NLee also reviewed [amazon.com]). Eneloops seem to be the best at keeping their charge and capacity over time, but I haven't read up on how tests actually show that capacity changing over time (across the 1500 recharge cycles).

Also try searches on "eneloop capacity over time". I found this [candlepowerforums.com]and this [candlepowerforums.com]at candlepowerforums, and they can get pretty deep about batteries. Rough conclusions were that after a couple years in storage or after a dozen recharge cycles they still recharge to like new.

You should also ask Costco staff if they're out of an item when you don't see any on the shelf. Chances are they really are out, but if they still have any in pallets, all the Costcos I've been to make an effort to put product out.

Quote from mangodrink : Check out the Amazon review [amazon.com] by NLee on the 1500 Eneloop, which are very likely to be the same batteries as the ones from Costco (2nd gens, 1500 cycles) (which NLee also reviewed [amazon.com]). Eneloops seem to be the best at keeping their charge and capacity over time, but I haven't read up on how tests actually show that capacity changing over time (across the 1500 recharge cycles). Also try searches on "eneloop capacity over time". I found this [candlepowerforums.com]and this [candlepowerforums.com]at candlepowerforums, and they can get pretty deep about batteries. Rough conclusions were that after a couple years in storage or after a dozen recharge cycles they still recharge to like new. You should also ask Costco staff if they're out of an item when you don't see any on the shelf. Chances are they really are out, but if they still have any in pallets, all the Costcos I've been to make an effort to put product out.

Great info, thank you.
I asked the staff, he just shrugged and said no AAA's..

Quote from pablocordoba : Great info, thank you. I asked the staff, he just shrugged and said no AAA's..

Costco employees can be lazy too, but not as bad as Walmart's. I found Target has the best employees. They will tried their best to find the stuff you wanted.

Quote from SAN_MARINO : Costco employees can be lazy too, but not as bad as Walmart's. I found Target has the best employees. They will tried their best to find the stuff you wanted.

Thats because there is no one in Target and they are bored stiff

I tried in couple of costco in NJ area both are out with AAA batteries . I picked up one pack of AA battery and they also have the Sanyo charger for $ 6 + Tax ( Selling in amazon for 10$ to 12$ )

Quote from gomike : Thats because there is no one in Target and they are bored stiff

My local Target is quite busy, off course not as bad as Walmart. Plus, Target treats their employees better.

Quote from sisasa : I tried in couple of costco in NJ area both are out with AAA batteries . I picked up one pack of AA battery and they also have the Sanyo charger for $ 6 + Tax ( Selling in amazon for 10$ to 12$ )

It sucks that most costcos are out of AAA's.. I lost a lot of my AAA's.

Quote from pablocordoba : It sucks that most costcos are out of AAA's.. I lost a lot of my AAA's.

Are these still on sale at Costco?

Quote from SAN_MARINO : My local Target is quite busy, off course not as bad as Walmart. Plus, Target treats their employees better.

But not their guests

Quote from SpinControl : Are these still on sale at Costco?

no they are not

Quote from gomike : But not their guests no they are not

Even if they are not on sale, they are still better price than online.
I don't mind few cents difference if I am just getting one pack. Otherwise I will still end up ordering online.

What do you guys use to measure battery level? I got a $1 monoprice tester like 2yrs ago, it looks like it is working but I seriously think it is not %100 accurate with rechargables..
Maybe I should just use multimeter?

Quote from pablocordoba : Even if they are not on sale, they are still better price than online. I don't mind few cents difference if I am just getting one pack. Otherwise I will still end up ordering online. What do you guys use to measure battery level? I got a $1 monoprice tester like 2yrs ago, it looks like it is working but I seriously think it is not %100 accurate with rechargables.. Maybe I should just use multimeter?

walmart.com or target.com???

Quote from gomike : But not their guests no they are not

What do you mean by "not their guests"?

Quote from pablocordoba : Maybe I should just use multimeter?

I use a multimeter. I have one of those analog meters from meritline. Very very useful to show that something is dead; otherwise, useless to indicate the amount of juice left.

Do they still sell eneloop at Costco? Mine has been completely out the last 2 times.