Here's the state of my search: BatteriesPlus is... odd. The corporate
site, and after a phone call, tell me they don't do GSA, but some of their
franchises do. I called the local one, and they do.
However, the only RBC 43 they offer, I might as well buy direct from APC,
at well over $300 for the set.
Battery Sharks, and Apex, don't do GSA... but they *do* offer replacements
for about $100 for the set.
Having checked with my manager, we'll try the open market quotes. I would
like a third recommendation, so I can offer purchasing three quotes.
Recommendations?
And thanks to all.
mark
On Tue, Feb 12, 2013 at 1:28 PM, <m.roth at 5-cent.us> wrote:> Here's the state of my search: BatteriesPlus is... odd. The corporate > site, and after a phone call, tell me they don't do GSA, but some of their > franchises do. I called the local one, and they do. > > However, the only RBC 43 they offer, I might as well buy direct from APC, > at well over $300 for the set. > > Battery Sharks, and Apex, don't do GSA... but they *do* offer replacements > for about $100 for the set. > > Having checked with my manager, we'll try the open market quotes. I would > like a third recommendation, so I can offer purchasing three quotes. > > Recommendations? > > And thanks to all. > > mark > > _______________________________________________ > CentOS mailing list > CentOS at centos.org > http://lists.centos.org/mailman/listinfo/centosNot sure if my last message made it to you and the list: http://www.refurbups.com/Catalog/Government-Military That's who I use for personal purchases and reselling to my clients. I have no experience with GSA purchases through them however (just online orders). I've always gotten the correct product. I think I've ordered probably a dozen or so times in the past few years. Quick shipment. Batteries are boxed up very well (cardboard cradles to hold batteries).
On Tue, Feb 12, 2013 at 01:28:32PM -0500, m.roth at 5-cent.us wrote:> Having checked with my manager, we'll try the open market quotes. I would > like a third recommendation, so I can offer purchasing three quotes. > > Recommendations?Battery Mart? Looks like they're government CCR http://www.batterymart.com/p-eight--12v-5ah-sealed-lead-acid-batteryf2.html Looks like $159 for an 8-pack for RBC-43 http://www.batterymart.com/p-eight--12v-5ah-sealed-lead-acid-batteryf2.html -- rgds Stephen
On Tue, 2013-02-12 at 13:28 -0500, m.roth at 5-cent.us wrote:> Here's the state of my search: BatteriesPlus is... odd. The corporate > site, and after a phone call, tell me they don't do GSA, but some of their > franchises do. I called the local one, and they do. > > However, the only RBC 43 they offer, I might as well buy direct from APC, > at well over $300 for the set. > > Battery Sharks, and Apex, don't do GSA... but they *do* offer replacements > for about $100 for the set. > > Having checked with my manager, we'll try the open market quotes. I would > like a third recommendation, so I can offer purchasing three quotes. > > Recommendations?When it was not an emergency purchase, I have historically used McMaster-Carr, an industrial supplier, for my replacement batteries. http://www.mcmaster.com/#sealed-lead-acid-batteries/=lg9y5y I think you are looking for either the 7448K26 (12V 5Ah F2 $21.67 each) or the 7448K81 (12V 6Ah F2 $26.72 each), which are NOT the ones I am usually buying. I have never had a problem with their batteries. Their web site makes no GSA claim, but "Google" suggests they do. http://www.gsacontractswon.com/department/gsa/mc-master-carr-supply-company-006931349.asp?yr=09 You pay shipping, which is typically reasonable. Or they will ship on your shipper number. My ground delivery for orders placed before 5PM is typically the next business day, which is one reason I use them. Like others have suggested, it's the local BatteriesPlus for emergencies. Steve