Battery getting cheaper by the day

[Gubbins]

Thanks to the failing Euro everything from Europe is considerably less than it was 6 months ago and I keep looking at this, but as yet I cant see that anyone has actually bought one.
Just over £200 seems a good price, but will it do the job. I think it is the 300 watt version so will do less miles than my 400, but as a spare for the longer runs I am tempted, especially as the original Bosch ones are so expensive.
Has anyone bought one, or used this company?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/351076463619?_trksid=p4840.m570.l4456&_trkparms=gh1g=I351076463619.N8.S2.M1312.R1.TR3

 

[Deleted member 4366]

Someone has to be the puoneer or guinea-pig. I think it's your turn, Phill. Then we'll all know wherher it's any good.

 

[Gubbins]

Someone has to be the puoneer or guinea-pig. I think it's your turn, Phill. Then we'll all know wherher it's any good.

Ha Ha!! Just what I wanted to hear!!
I dont know anything about batteries..Samsung is a respected name.. So looking for an opinion or two before I take the plunge.........

 

[flecc]

I don't know if it was this one, but one member who bought an alternative Bosch type battery reported after a while that it was performing a bit below his genuine article but he seemed to feel good enough.

P.S. Just found the reference, it was for an Oriental made one and it was the capacity that was in question:

Link to post
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[Gubbins]

Does anyone know the cheapest original for sale.....

 

[Gubbins]

Found a Germany site selling proper one for 375 euros. .. but when you click UK it is £375.

 

[mfj197]

Found a Germany site selling proper one for 375 euros. .. but when you click UK it is £375.

Buy it in euros then.

 

[cwah]

I wonder which shop in euro would sell good batteries? Currently the only affordable one is Nkon

 

[Gubbins]

I wonder which shop in euro would sell good batteries? Currently the only affordable one is Nkon

Sorry but dont understand Nkon?.. I found a site in Germany offering genuine bosch batteries for 375 Euros, but to buy from the uk they convert to sterling as 1 to 1 exchange rate..
I have come across this before with buying camera gear from USA where they sell at 1 to 1 dollars to Sterling.
found Nkon, Torch batteries??

 

[cwah]

They sell batteries at very cheap price:
http://eu.nkon.nl/rechargeable/18650-size/panasonic-ncr18650pf-3-7v-2900mah.html

You also have this guy who has the best price:
http://endless-sphere.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=61608

But it needs some DIY work.

 

[Gubbins]

Ah I see. Way beyond me I'm afraid. I want all ready to go and would prefer a genuine bosch one were it not for the price tag. Are the bosch batteries so special that the battery alone is equal to the price of a cheap e-bike complete with a battery?

 

[EddieH]

My local e-bike shop has just quoted me £445 for a new bosch battery, think I will look for a re-build instead.

 

[Gubbins]

Would you consider a Chinese one for £206?

 

[EddieH]

Having used a Chinese one on my other bike for years I would have no problem using a Chinese battery on my bosch

 

[falmouthtony]

Sorry but dont understand Nkon?.. I found a site in Germany offering genuine bosch batteries for 375 Euros, but to buy from the uk they convert to sterling as 1 to 1 exchange rate..
I have come across this before with buying camera gear from USA where they sell at 1 to 1 dollars to Sterling.
found Nkon, Torch batteries??

Can you post a link to this German 375 euro site please Phil.
Many thanks

 

[Gubbins]

Can you post a link to this German 375 euro site please Phil.
Many thanks

Sorry, cant find it.. I have been through my history for yesterday but I have done a lot of searching...

 

[Gubbins]

Someone has to be the puoneer or guinea-pig. I think it's your turn, Phill. Then we'll all know wherher it's any good.

Just had a look on German eBay and they have sold at least 15 and no bad feedback, well no feedback at all but they sell a lot of items and you can only search 200 per page.
Think I will get one ordered..

 

[Gubbins]

Chinese battery ordered from eBay Germany "Trade-shop"
283.90 Euros comes out at £210.68 including shipping.. Estimated delivery Monday 2nd March....
Must be my biggest ever eBay purchase..

 

[flecc]

At £210 you should easily get it's worth from it, and maybe gain on the genuine article.
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[cwah]

I'm also looking for M615 shimano brakes. Best price for a pair is 69GBP in the uk.

Is there any EU shop doing better price and that doesn't become overprice because of the shipping cost?