[DEAD]Energizer 15 minute-charger with 4 2200mAh AA's, $35! CONFIRMED & national

[hyperion]

This is an unadvertised deal. I went in today to Zellers to pick up the 30min charger with 4 1800mAh batteries, which was $35 and is mentioned in this thread:
http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?t=222454&highlight=recharger

Amazingly, right beside the 30min charger they had a Energizer 15-min charger, which comes with 4 x 2200 mAh batteries. I was curious how much it cost, and upon scanning it turned out to be on sale for $35, making me very happy. I am not sure if this is a price mistake, but it's a great deal. Here's how the package looks like:

http://img109.imagevenue.com/loc67/th_fb1_IMG0018.JPG (http://img109.imagevenue.com/img.php?loc=loc67&image=fb1_IMG0018.JPG)

http://img102.imagevenue.com/loc37/th_809_IMG0020.JPG (http://img102.imagevenue.com/img.php?loc=loc37&image=809_IMG0020.JPG)

Edit: It comes with a separate AC adapter cable like the 30-minute model, so it won't overheat like the regular ones you plug directly into the outlet.

Edit 2: People bought them from other Zellers stores and the product still shows up as 30 minute charger on receipt and is $35! In other words this deal is confirmed! Sale ends Dec. 2nd.

[kant]

it too good to be true. you are lucky. anyone confirm this?
I just back from zellers, why I didn see this thread earlier :mad:

[sf1]

its probably just that particular zeller in kitchener screwed up
we dont usually find a good deal in zellers
but thanks for the heads up.

[mok86]

crap the zellers that i went to was all sold out of the 30 minute :\

[Badman]

Wow amazing deal. Post ur bill up too please :lol:

[mahjongmaniac]

wow... great deal for a quick charger + 4 AA 2200 mAh batteries!


hopefully it's not location dependent...

better call up Zellers to make sure it's $35...

[IVNP]

I don't think the one close to me carries that model at all... Hell, even the 30 min one I bought before the sale was the last one on the shelves.(haven't gone back to refund the difference yet...is it started yet?)

[hyperion]

I checked my receipt and it has it as "30 minute charger" :rolleyes:
That means that they messed up the prices?

[kant]

I checked my receipt and it has it as "30 minute charger" :rolleyes:
That means that they messed up the prices?
did you check your charger? :twisted:

[hyperion]

did you check your charger? :twisted:
Yeah already used it twice, and it says on the packaging its 15 minute...

[mustanglover76]

feels good to get a sweet deal like that on a good rechargable package...too bad it was in error and we can't get it, oh well.

[Pr0metheus]

I have four of those Energizer batteries that you have in the picture, but they say 2300 mAh. They're very good and say "Made in Japan".

I may just get one of these as a gift if I can find it!

[Turbo944]

I confirm this error in Quebec too! It's a really nice charger with a temperature control (fan), processor and so on.

[ayeung]

For those who live in Mississauga and still want to get the 15-mins charger at $35. I just came back from Zellers at Square One, they still have about 6 30-mins charge and about another 10+ 15-mins charger by the escalator on the lower level.

[feminazi]

An employee of the Zellers in Kitchener that I purchased it from told me it was a sale price.

This is a great deal, thanks a lot for the post! We need a charger because we are going to get a digital camera soon!!

[ecaps]

Its OOS in Richmond Hill Zellers but I managed to pick it up at another location. I picked up 3 more and I am willing to sell them back to RFDers at my cost, which is $34.97 x 1.15 = $40.22. I will sell it for $41 to make up my time and gas. You get the Zellers receipt too so you can always go back for a refund. I can meet up in Richmond Hill (Bayview&HW7) in the evening or downtown Toronto at day time. Just PM me and first come first serve.

[hyperion]

Changes made to original topic to reflect that this is confirmed.

[ecaps]

An employee of the Zellers in Kitchener that I purchased it from told me it was a sale price.

This is a great deal, thanks a lot for the post! We need a charger because we are going to get a digital camera soon!!

I believe that employee mixed this up with the 30 min charger that is on the flyer. The reason I believe it is a pricing error because it shows as a 30 min charger on the receipt.

[hyperion]

I believe that employee mixed this up with the 30 min charger that is on the flyer. The reason I believe it is a pricing error because it shows as a 30 min charger on the receipt.

It's definetly a pricing error. I think its because the packages look so similar. It would make no sense to put both chargers on sale for the same price at the same time.

[feminazi]

It does say 30 min charger on the receipt. The employee that I asked for a price on the charger actually scanned the price for me to confirm it for me before I took it to the checkout, and it came up as half off, so there is definitely a pricing error in the system.

A painful pricing error, I think! :)

Thanks again for the post!

[bigg_popa]

Great mistake.....I bought the 30min charger....took it back today, and bought the 15min charger for $35. I think this website is going to cost me a fortune before the end of the year

[Inferno69]

okay I have a quick question. is the higher the mAh on a battery the better? Because I got an energizer charger and 4 2500mAh batteries for $26.98 at walmart in the summer. I guess I got a good deal unless the lower the mAh the better.

[hyperion]

okay I have a quick question. is the higher the mAh on a battery the better? Because I got an energizer charger and 4 2500mAh batteries for $26.98 at walmart in the summer. I guess I got a good deal unless the lower the mAh the better.
Yep, that means it lasts longer.

[weedb0y]

can these batteries be charged whenever or do you have to drain them?

I think I am gonna go pick up this ..since I am sick of my 14-hr energizer charger! Anyone wants to buy it?

[savemore]

Does this charger accept 220V input?

[Pr0metheus]

can these batteries be charged whenever or do you have to drain them?

I think I am gonna go pick up this ..since I am sick of my 14-hr energizer charger! Anyone wants to buy it?
Wow, I thought my Duracell charger was bad at charging 4 AA's in about 8 hours.

[itsyours]

BC Confirmed?
Yes! I was able to buy it for $35. Thanks OP. It has 4 2200mAh.
The 30 min charger comes with 4 1850 mAh and priced the same. Definitely a price error. Last one I took at Lougheed mall.

[Beradon]

does this charger only take AA batteries? what about AAA, C, D, 9V?

[itsyours]

can these batteries be charged whenever or do you have to drain them?

I think I am gonna go pick up this ..since I am sick of my 14-hr energizer charger! Anyone wants to buy it?
Don't think, go and get one. Thay may fix price soon tomorrow. You don't have to wait until drained out to charge.
Only the first 3-4 cycles is draining needed. Charger only takes AA and AAA

[itsyours]

One thing: The adapter is quite big and heavy because of the high current.
The charger itself also is very big. So if you think about travelling with it, better get the compact one. The whole pack of charger, adapter, 4 AA battery weighs almost 2 Lbs. The 30 min charger package weighs a bit less (about 150 grams less).

[convoluted]

does this charger only take AA batteries? what about AAA, C, D, 9V?

It takes AA and AAA, no to C, D, and 9V.

[feib]

I went over to zellers at Richmond in BC today but no luck in finding the 15 min charger.. asked the staff there but they said the 30 min one is the only one that they carry. Did anyone find any at Richmond location? I am gonna go to other zellers to check tomorrow. This is definitely a sweet deal~ :)

[kaddy69]

Tigerdirect has it for $40 if anyone misses out!

Tigerdirect.ca link (http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1159858&sku=T157-4005)

[Cheap-ass123]

http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0926INGFS10057444&catid=20053

anyone want to try pm it with best buy?

BB price is 69.99 :cheesygri

[itsyours]

http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0926INGFS10057444&catid=20053

anyone want to try pm it with best buy?

BB price is 69.99 :cheesygri
You can't. Receipt shows 30 min charger.

[itsyours]

I went over to zellers at Richmond in BC today but no luck in finding the 15 min charger.. asked the staff there but they said the 30 min one is the only one that they carry. Did anyone find any at Richmond location? I am gonna go to other zellers to check tomorrow. This is definitely a sweet deal~ :)
Don't go to Lougheed mall. I took the last one there.

[kant]

I will drive around the whole lower mainland of GVR to find one! If gas price will drop to 60 cent tomorrow :lol:

[mrken]

Is this a timer-based/temperature-based charger, or does it actually measure the amount of capacity left and charge up to what is neccessary?

[itsyours]

Is this a timer-based/temperature-based charger, or does it actually measure the amount of capacity left and charge up to what is neccessary?
If I had time later. You'll have the definite answer. From the specs, there is a hint it's a smart one.
- microprocessor control
- bad battery detection
- overcharge protection
- auto detect: AA or AAA
- maintenance charge
BUT:
- temp. control
- timer control

[IVNP]

I went over to zellers at Richmond in BC today but no luck in finding the 15 min charger.. asked the staff there but they said the 30 min one is the only one that they carry. Did anyone find any at Richmond location? I am gonna go to other zellers to check tomorrow. This is definitely a sweet deal~ :)

They didn't even have that many 30 min chargers... I got like the last one before the sale started. Did they restock?

[OmegaMan]

Interestingly...it says 2200mah batteries on the outside of the pack, but if you look at the batteries that are visible thru the package, they are only 2050 mah batteries...at least at the 5 units I looked at.

[coolpc]

does the fast charging of the batteries damage it in any way?? or like cut short the batteries maximum charge cycles?

[itsyours]

does the fast charging of the batteries damage it in any way?? or like cut short the batteries maximum charge cycles?
Expect to loose some of its life under this harsh condition. Small price to pay for the convenience.

[itsyours]

Interestingly...it says 2200mah batteries on the outside of the pack, but if you look at the batteries that are visible thru the package, they are only 2050 mah batteries...at least at the 5 units I looked at.
Mine are 2200.

[ecaps]

Tigerdirect has it for $40 if anyone misses out!

Tigerdirect.ca link (http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1159858&sku=T157-4005)

Is it available in store? The shipping will kill the deal.

[trueno92]

will this charge individual cells or does it need 2 or 4 cells at any given time?

[larman2001]

I confirm this error in Quebec too! It's a really nice charger with a temperature control (fan), processor and so on.

Which location did you see these in?

[trueno92]

hold up!

will the warrenty or return policy work if the receipt says 30 min charger instead?

[velomane]

Confirmed for Winnipeg, Polo Park store, Monday morning, November28

[hyperion]

will this charge individual cells or does it need 2 or 4 cells at any given time?
It can charge individuals and 2 types at once I believe.

[ecaps]

trueno92 your message box is full so I can't reply your PM.

[inferno_gn]

Hi there,

I got one or two left at the Atwater, Montreal Zellers today. It does scan at 35$. You can return the 30 minutes charger one if you bought it ONLY if you didn't open it.

Ju Leon...

[convoluted]

Interestingly...it says 2200mah batteries on the outside of the pack, but if you look at the batteries that are visible thru the package, they are only 2050 mah batteries...at least at the 5 units I looked at.

Yeah, I just noticed too. It does say made in Japan too, but it says min 2050 mAh...

[Turbo944]

I tested the charger with 3 AA batteries; two that were already charged and one that was empty.

Result: after 2 or 3 minutes, both charged batteries became cold and the charger individually charged the empty one for 15 minutes.

Conclusion: it charges individually and it is (well, I think?) intelligent.

[larman2001]

I just picked up one at Lasalle (Angrignon) @ $35

Pointe Claire and Dorval do not have them, only the 30-minute models.

[bobby_747]

would these batteries be any good for a digital camera?

[soarlow]

so..

1.. Do you have to use special 15 minute batteries like the rayovac? What happens if you put regular nimhs? 3 hours?

2. Is it really heavy? This is not a plug into the wall one right, you need the adapter?

Is there a light, plug into the wall one that's a good price? Doesn't have to be 15 min, just be a quick charger (3hrs..)

[thelefteyeguy]

got the last one at Heartland (Steeles and Yonge), they have 30min chargers left ...but the design is very different compared to the 15 min charger.

Im charging it right now...the fan is very noisy :lol:


(funny story...I was doing a price check and started to chat up the cashier...she did a double take when she noticed the price on the cash register read 30 min charger and looked at my product read 15 min charger...i ignored her so she wouldnt ask me questions or go to the manager. Then she tells me that this a great deal cause the batteries alone are 17$.)

[thelefteyeguy]

so..

1.. Do you have to use special 15 minute batteries like the rayovac? What happens if you put regular nimhs? 3 hours?

2. Is it really heavy? This is not a plug into the wall one right, you need the adapter?

Is there a light, plug into the wall one that's a good price? Doesn't have to be 15 min, just be a quick charger (3hrs..)

answer to #1. rated AA 2200mAH , AAA 800mAH.

answer to #2. The charger is light...but the adapter with the plug is quite heavy. So there are 2 pcs...the charger and the adapter plug.


answer to some one elses question it has 4 channels and you can charge one to hour AA or AAAA batteries simultaneously



so i got a PM...on answer to question 1.

this is the response from the brochure..."your 15min AA/AAA battery charger is designed for charging Energizer Nickel Metal Hydride (Ni MH) rechargerable batteries rated AA 2200mAH , AAA 800mAH"

on the warning it reads...."Charge only rechargeable nickel metal hydride batteries. Changing any other type o rechargeable batteries may cause them to leak, rupture or explode."

so if you have Nickel Metal Hydride Ni MH batteries it should be cool

[ecaps]

I picked up extra and will sell it back to RFDer for $41 which is my cost buying it from Zellers. Just trying to help those who really want one but can't find in store. PM me and I can meet up in Richmond Hill or downtown TO.

[jimmyzaas]

Wilson and Jane Zellers has like at least eight 15 min chargers and an equivalent amount of 30 min chargers left if anyone is interested.

[kmltick]

sweeeeeeeeeet gonna have to check it out.

[soarlow]

answer to #1. rated AA 2200mAH , AAA 800mAH.

answer to #2. The charger is light...but the adapter with the plug is quite heavy. So there are 2 pcs...the charger and the adapter plug.


answer to some one elses question it has 4 channels and you can charge one to hour AA or AAAA batteries simultaneously

errr... I meant, do you have to use specially marked 15 MINUTE batteries? I mean it doesn't charge ANY nimh in 15 min right? and if you put a regular ni-mh in, how long does it take?

[trueno92]

errr... I meant, do you have to use specially marked 15 MINUTE batteries? I mean it doesn't charge ANY nimh in 15 min right? and if you put a regular ni-mh in, how long does it take?

it does NORMAL nimh in ~ 15mins..

[soarlow]

it does NORMAL nimh in ~ 15mins..

really? wow, why does the Rayovac 15 min take only special 15 min batts? This can do ANY batt at 15 min?? nice...

[doobievibes]

I just picked up one of the 15-min chargers for $35 at Lynn Valley Centre - Zellers (North Vancouver). There is at least five more there, if anybody is interested.

[hyperion]

really? wow, why does the Rayovac 15 min take only special 15 min batts? This can do ANY batt at 15 min?? nice...
Marketing gimmic! :P

[soarlow]

Marketing gimmic! :P

really? It's not so much that you have to use RAYOVAC branded batteries, just like how Energizer says you should use Energizer NIMHs, actually I was wondering if you need SPECIAL batteries, 15 minute batteries, to get the 15 minute charge... cuz that is a legitimate (not marketing) thing to consider, since regular battteries might not be able to be compatible with a 15 minute charger?? but I guess this energizer AND the rayovac can use ANY NIMH batt, and charge them in 15 min???

but wait, the rayovac says that normal batteries will charge in 3 hours..... so that's why I was wondering if this energizer can charge normal batt in 15 min? I'm guessing it can from the posts above..

[soarlow]

Marketing gimmic! :P

do you mean Rayovac's marketing gimmic as in: "we made this charger only work with our batteries so that you have to buy our batteries, and it is true that only our batteries will charge in 15 min" or do you mean "even though it can charge ANY battery in 15 min, we will lie to you and say that you must use OUR batteries so that you buy our batteries, but the truth is that you can use any battery"?

[hyperion]

To answer your questions:

I've charged the 2 types of energizer batteries and 1 generic type of rayovacs in the energizer charger so far, all in 15 minutes.

My old Rayovac 8h+ charger I used to charge Energizers, Rayovacs and Duracells too I think.

[consumerPI]

So, lots left in the ghetto I see.

0 left at the Yonge/Steeles location.

Wilson and Jane Zellers has like at least eight 15 min chargers and an equivalent amount of 30 min chargers left if anyone is interested.

[Varroa]

I just picked up one at the Gatineau Zellars and the price is confirmed. There was about 6 or 7 left on the shelf.

[IceMan77]

So, lots left in the ghetto I see.

0 left at the Yonge/Steeles location.

Damn, I was hoping to go there too!

Anyone know if you using these for the LED flashlights would be a bad idea? I think i read somewhere rechargeable batteries aren't good for flashlights, can anyone confirm?

[willy]

would these batteries be any good for a digital camera?
Are you serious ? NiMH is the BEST for your digital camera (in terms of price/performance ratio) !

And these Energizer AAs (MIJ) are good stuff !!

[willy]

Yeah, I just noticed too. It does say made in Japan too, but it says min 2050 mAh...
Please note that only Energizer AAs are MIJ. All other sizes are MIC :(

[Varroa]

I just tried the charger out and here is my mini review.

It does charge single cells (one battery at a time)

The fan cools the batteries (it blows directly on them) and it cools the hole unit

Like all fast chargers it does NOT fully charge a battery. After I finished charging the set of batteries that came with the charger (which are 2050 mah, not 2400 mah) I put them into my maha charger (considered to be the best on the market) and it is still charging the "15 minute" charged batteries. Most rapid charger are lucky if the can do 80 - 90% charged.

IT IS LOUD

Hope this helps

[willy]

IT IS LOUD
Thanks for your mini-review.

Is the fan spinning the whole 15-minutes ? Or it kicks in when it reaches certain temp ??

[Varroa]

The fan spins the entire time and even continues to spin for about 60 seconds once you remove the batteries.

Even with the fan the batteries heat up alot. About as hot as my 3 hour maha charger. Without the fan the batteries would surely overheat.

[Pr0metheus]

The fan spins the entire time and even continues to spin for about 60 seconds once you remove the batteries.

Even with the fan the batteries heat up alot. About as hot as my 3 hour maha charger. Without the fan the batteries would surely overheat.
Well I hope the fan is solid then, otherwise it would render the charger useless.

Does the 30-minute charger have a fan as well?

[Turbo944]

I just tried the charger out and here is my mini review.

I does charge single cells (one battery at a time)

The fan cools the batteries (it blows directly on them) and it cools the hole unit

Like all fast chargers it does NOT fully charge a battery. After I finished charging the set of batteries that came with the charger (which are 2050 mah, not 2400 mah) I put them into my maha charger (considered to be the best on the market) and it is still charging the "15 minute" charged batteries. Most rapid charger are lucky if the can do 80 - 90% charged.

IT IS LOUD

Hope this helps
You should read the small sheet that comes with it... They mention that for optimal results, you should let your batteries charge for another 10 minutes even if the green light is on.

[itsyours]

hold up!

will the warrenty or return policy work if the receipt says 30 min charger instead?
No doubt warranty will almost be voided with this receipt. Return shouldn't be a problem if they have a 2nd one to scan to verify. If they did correct the name then it will be a problem.
In short, I see problematic... :cheesygri
I diid forsee this but still bought it and I already had a smart charger. What a RFDer!

[willy]

The fan spins the entire time and even continues to spin for about 60 seconds once you remove the batteries.

Even with the fan the batteries heat up alot. About as hot as my 3 hour maha charger. Without the fan the batteries would surely overheat.
Warning !!!! I strongly suggest you NOT to charge those cheapo no-name MIC batteries in these high-output chargers.

One of my no-name MIC NiMH batteries overheated, 'expanded' & MELTED part of my precious Maha used-to-be-fast charger (500mA ~= 3-4 hours) http://www.dolnetwork.com/RFD/smilies/angryfire.gif ... These 15-min chargers pump 15 TIMES more (7500mA) !!!!!!! Even with active cooling (fan), I personally won't feel comfortable to put those no-name batteries in this super high-output chargers. Stick with high-quality batteries.

Of course, the choice is yours. You've been warned ...

[Varroa]

You should read the small sheet that comes with it... They mention that for optimal results, you should let your batteries charge for another 10 minutes even if the green light is on.

I did read the fine print but I just wanted to show everybody that you are not truely getting a completely charged battery in 15 min. You have to leave the batteries 66% longer than advertised to get a full charge.

My maha finished charging the batteries that were charged for 15 minutes in about 30 - 60 minutes (using a 3 hour charge cycle, non-linear output).

[willy]

I did read the fine print but I just wanted to show everybody that you are not truely getting a completly charged battery in 15 min. You have to leave the batteries 66% longer than advertised to get a full charge.

My maha finished charging the batteries that were charged for 15 minutes in about 30 - 60 minutes (using a 3 hour charge cycle, non-linear output).
Do you think the thermal protection mechanism was triggered (too hot) to interrupt the charging process ??

[Varroa]

Do you think the thermal protection mechanism was triggered (too hot) to interrupt the charging process ??

On which charger? I am not sure what you are getting at.

[willy]

On which charger? I am not sure what you are getting at.
Oh, I meant this 15-minute one .... Since you discover the batteries were not fully charged, I am thinking the charging might be terminated prematurely by the thermal protection mechanism in the 15-min charger coz the batteries were too hot.

[Amazing2]

You can't. Receipt shows 30 min charger.

Just got 3 15 min. chargers in Gatineau (Hull) and the invoice does not say anything about the charge time. It only reads "Chargeur Energize 1 @ 34.97" (translation :Energizer Charger). Maybe a PM with a QC Zellers receipt could be done?

Anyways, Thanks to the OP for a great deal... and 3 less Xmas presents to search for. :cheesygri

[Varroa]

Oh, I meant this 15-minute one .... Since you discover the batteries were not fully charged, I am thinking the charging might be terminated prematurely by the thermal protection mechanism in the 15-min charger coz the batteries were too hot.

After 15 minutes the batteries probably are too hot to continue charging so it switches to a trickle charge to finish it up (hence the "leave in the charger for 10 more minutes to reach optimal charge" statement.

[Patty]

They had quite a few at Willoughbrook Mall in Langley today. I saw at least 10 packages of the 15 mins on the same display rack as the 30 mins. Packaging says the batteries are 2200 mAh but on the battery itself says min. 2050 mAh. Is something wrong here?

Too bad the package didn't come with 2500mAh batteries.

[trueno92]

I picked up extra and will sell it back to RFDer for $41 which is my cost buying it from Zellers. Just trying to help those who really want one but can't find in store. PM me and I can meet up in Richmond Hill or downtown TO.

Met up with Tim tonite and the deal went perfectly smooth, trusted trader if anyone had missed out on this awesome deal!!

Digital Cameras, Mini-Z, RC toys, this allows for AAA and AA individual cells at the same time!

only peeve is that there is no individual cell status indicator. the duracell has this so u can see which cell triggers the 'defective cell' warning.. in the energizer u have to randomly remove cells untill u see which one is causing the indication light to flash.

[trueno92]

After 15 minutes the batteries probably are too hot to continue charging so it switches to a trickle charge to finish it up (hence the "leave in the charger for 10 more minutes to reach optimal charge" statement.

yep yep, most chargers for anything are like this these days, from mp3 players to cell phones.

burst charge for the first 2/3rds of the charging cycle and then a more moderated lower charge for the remaining 3rd. my gigabeat, 903sh and my brother's sony mp3 player all have non-linear charging patterns.

[willy]

Too bad the package didn't come with 2500mAh batteries.
They'd love to but they can't .... If they bundle 2500mAh, it will become a 20- or 25-minute charger and it doesn't look competitive anymore :!:

[Al Kaseltzer]

Great deal. The best part was when I asked the Zellers guy to check the price before I bought it and he says "it's $70 (scans it) oh wait, it's on special for $35" :cheesygri

Now I have the 17 hour (!) charger to protect the batteries, and the 15 minute supercharger for emergencies.

[convoluted]

The energizer website says that the 15-minute charger would take approximately 20 minutes to charge 2500 mAh AAs.

Now I have a question, does anyone know where to get quality AAA rechargables? I only noticed 2 packs of AAAs, not 4 packs?...

[hyperion]

Glad all of you guys are happy with the deal! :)

Wonder how much stock remains now that the RFD effect has happened :D

[Carisear]

damn, went to zellers at oakridge looking for it -- couldn't find a single one =(

[kaddy69]

my store doesn't have in Brandon, Manitoba. :(. Only 30 min ones

kaddy69

[Warwick]

Great deal. The best part was when I asked the Zellers guy to check the price before I bought it and he says "it's $70 (scans it) oh wait, it's on special for $35" :cheesygri

Now I have the 17 hour (!) charger to protect the batteries, and the 15 minute supercharger for emergencies.

Hehe. Same thing happened to me. There was a bunch of 15 minute chargers next to only a few of the 30 minute ones. I asked if the 15 minute ones were on sale and the sales lady said no they're 70 bucks. But there was no price tag anywhere so she scanned it and voila, same price. Cost me $37.42.

[Warwick]

Glad all of you guys are happy with the deal! :)

Wonder how much stock remains now that the RFD effect has happened :D

Yup, I'm happy with it. Thanks!

Glad I read the forum before I left this morning.

[ukhan]

Got the 15 min one at the Zellers at Trinity Commons in Brampton this evening (Hwy 410 and bouvaird). There is still about 10 left there, so if anyone wants to get one there, go fast!!

I am also curious about AAA batteries. Anyone know of any good deals where I can get some? I didn't feel right buying 2 AAA batteries for $10 when I saw them there at Zellers.....

[Xon]

Whoa, excellent timing... I've been on the fence about cancelling my 360 Play N Charge kit amazon order that hasn't shipped yet, cause I've been using 4 year old 1600 mAH Radio Shack batteries and they still have 2/3rds of a charge after moderate play time... I'm gonna hit Zellers early tommorow and see If I can find one of these kits.

[KingCreole]

Thanks OP. Got one via my Dad @ the Zellers in White Rock (Semiamoo mall).

I called and had them hold it for us...not sure how many left.

[skwan1]

Its OOS in Richmond Hill Zellers but I managed to pick it up at another location. I picked up 3 more and I am willing to sell them back to RFDers at my cost, which is $34.97 x 1.15 = $40.22. I will sell it for $41 to make up my time and gas. You get the Zellers receipt too so you can always go back for a refund. I can meet up in Richmond Hill (Bayview&HW7) in the evening or downtown Toronto at day time. Just PM me and first come first serve.

So you are the one who snatched them all in the York Region, eh? ;)

As in FYI for others in my area, here are the details:

The Richmond Hill Zellers did not have a display. Rather they were placed toward the inner end of a rack. Unfortunately, they were just the 30 minute versions. There were 2 left at the time of my visit before 6 pm.

The other Zellers in the region is at Centrepoint Mall on Yonge & Steeles. They had the display and were selling the 30 minute and the travel size versions. Sorry but no 15 minute ones left. Maybe ecaps bought them all :lol:

Personally, I would go with the Rayovac 15 min one at Wal-Mart for < $45. It is compact, portable and just as quick. Good for people who travel often or who are not heavy battery users but would like their digital products to function long enough given that it comes only with 2 batteries.

[skwan1]

Interestingly...it says 2200mah batteries on the outside of the pack, but if you look at the batteries that are visible thru the package, they are only 2050 mah batteries...at least at the 5 units I looked at.

The label on the batteries say 22 mAh, but if you look at the fine print towards the + end, you will see:
NH15
AA 12V
Min 2050mAh

[hyperion]

Ohh thats what you guys mean by the 2050. I am guessing that "min. 2050 mAh" means that they have a minimum capacity of 2050 mAh , maybe it's hard to get it exact when they are being made.

[ken_ll]

Tonight Zellers St Laurent Blvd had only 30 minute chargers.

Zellers Gloucester Centre still had 5 of the 15 minute chargers, scans $34.97, receipt says "30 minute charger".

[Turbo944]

Yep, 2050 MAH is their minimum garanteed rating. 2200 is their official rating...

[Sarcasmo]

Calgary Sunridge had a couple 15 min chargers left this evening. Scans as $34.97. Thanks for the deal.

Giggidy-giggidy

[ecaps]

So you are the one who snatched them all in the York Region, eh? ;)

Yeah I should have done that coz the ones I got are all taken now by RFDers.

As in FYI for others in my area, here are the details that ecaps is not sharing.

I thought I already shared the most important thing with RFDers - the Charger. Who cares about the useless OOS information?

The other Zellers in the region is at Centrepoint Mall on Yonge & Steeles. They had the display and were selling the 30 minute and the travel size versions. Sorry but no 15 minute ones left. Maybe ecaps bought them all :lol:

I took 4 in total and the extra 3 were already gone to other RFDers now. There were at least 2 left before I left though.

Personally, I would go with the Rayovac 15 min one at Wal-Mart for < $45.

I went to Richmond Hill Walmart tonight to check out the price of the Energizer batteries. I saw the Rayovac 15-min charger with 2AA and 2AAA on sale for regular price $59.99, vs the Energizer 15-min $69.99. Which Walmart did you find the Rayovac charger for < $45? The batteries required for Rayovac 15-min charger is $19.xx for 4 AA 2050mAh but the 4 Energizer AA 2500mAh is cheaper for $15.xx. I also have the Rayovac charger that I bought when it was on sale 6 weeks ago in CT for $29.99. But I need to buy more rechargeable batteries and the Energizer one is cheaper and higher mAh.

[DealsLookout]

Thanks OP. Got the last one on Brentwood mall in Burnaby, GVA. I found one near the cashier's desk.

[lovefreefood]

crap the zellers that i went to was all sold out of the 30 minute :\

If it doesn't say limited quantities, you should be able to get a raincheck.

[itsyours]

Thanks OP. Got the last one on Brentwood mall in Burnaby, GVA. I found one near the cashier's desk.
I know which one you bought. It's a 30 min. I left it there last night after bringing them to the cashier to scan price. :)
No more 30' and 15' ones at Brentwood.

[clergykid]

Does the 15min charger accept 220v input?

[feib]

For those who still wants a 15-min charger, there are a couple left in Metrotown. They are right behind the cashier in the electronics section. Grab them while you can. :) And there are a couple of 30 min charger too. This baby is da bomb man.. a cooling fan at the bottom... Thanz for da post... :D :D


btw... can I charge lower mAh value battery with this baby? I know that if I have a 2500 mAh batter it will charge longer than 15 mins... Is that the idea??? :confused:

[monstar]

Bought one earlier tonight, this deal is good in Edmonton!

They had 30min ones and 15min ones..
The guy helping me "claimed" he sold the last 15 minute one today..
Then I asked him to check another store and one magically popped up...... :lol:

[mrken]

If I had time later. You'll have the definite answer. From the specs, there is a hint it's a smart one.
- microprocessor control
- bad battery detection
- overcharge protection
- auto detect: AA or AAA
- maintenance charge
BUT:
- temp. control
- timer control


I tested the charger with 3 AA batteries; two that were already charged and one that was empty.

Result: after 2 or 3 minutes, both charged batteries became cold and the charger individually charged the empty one for 15 minutes.

Conclusion: it charges individually and it is (well, I think?) intelligent.
Sounds very much like a smart charger! Thank you for the information!

I hope I will still be able to get one on the weekend...

[itsyours]

For those who still wants a 15-min charger, there are a couple left in Metrotown. They are right behind the cashier in the electronics section. Grab them while you can. :) And there are a couple of 30 min charger too. This baby is da bomb man.. a cooling fan at the bottom... Thanz for da post... :D :D


btw... can I charge lower mAh value battery with this baby? I know that if I have a 2500 mAh batter it will charge longer than 15 mins... Is that the idea??? :confused:
It's smart, so you can charge whatever brand name you want. Willy mentioned the no name brands may melt under heat. Theorectically, once it can charge at higher current, it can do so with lower current and my guess is the lower rating battery doesn't have a higher current.

[willy]

It's smart, so you can charge whatever brand name you want. Willy mentioned the no name brands may melt under heat. Theorectically, once it can charge at higher current, it can do so with lower current and my guess is the lower rating battery doesn't have a higher current.
Well, I guess it has more to do with the inconsistency of the manufacturing process and quality control. Not all of my no-name MIC batteries overheated, majority of them still work. But the problem is that it doesn't take a lot to ruin your day. *ONE* is enough to kill my charger :mad: I may save a few bucks on those no-name MIC batteries but I lost several times more from my charger !!! Of course, the choice is yours.

On the other hand, *NONE* of my many Energizer and Sanyo MIJ has ever failed me.

Warning .... The following scene contains deep depressing feeling of the owner. Viewer's discretion is advised http://www.dolnetwork.com/RFD/smilies/cry.gif

http://www.dolnetwork.com/RFD/batt1.jpg

This thing is no longer "AA" anymore. I would say "AA+" now ... The positive terminal is supposed to be white but the white part was stuck to the melted part of the charger. Oh, when I tried to 'rescue' it, it was SO hot, it burned my fingers !!!! It was lucky it didn't explore or it could be quite messy.

[Ghetto_Child]

All right this is for everyone. I'm not current on all the latest designs. I just know that current NiMH designs are made to give off negative change/difference in voltages when almost full so that current NiMH chargers can pick up on that and not overcharge the battery and fill the battery to capacity using trickle charge (3mAh -7mAh at a time).

Now NiMH means Nickel Metal Hydride, Hydride is because normally metal non-metal compounds are written in that order because of how they physically combine (Physics 536). Like table salt is Sodium Chloride and written as NaCl and not Chlorine Sodide or Chlorine Sodiumide, and is not written as ClNa.

mAh means milli-Amp Hours which means (Amperes x Hours)/1000 . 1 milli-Amere is 0.001 Amperes. Amps means current which is the amount of electrons in a circuit at any given time. In this case the amount of electrons the battery can shoot out ever hour max. Think of current as the number of people about to push a box. The more people the more "man-power" and the easier the box can be pushed. (I also remember that 1amp equals 1culomb per second, not sure how to explain a culomb to you and it doesn't really matter here).

Volts means the force or push. In other words the amount of force or strength a single electron can exert. So think of volts as the strength an individual has. The more volts the stronger the individual or electron and the more work a single individual can accomplish on his/her own. Volts equals 1 joule of energy per second. Some of you might recall joules from calories calculations. This next note is not necessary but maybe you'd like to know, 1 joule is enough energy to raise 1 gram of water 1 degree celcius in temperature.

Ok so now I'll show you where volts and amps meet and power comes in. Power is measured in Watts and you can calculate the watts by the electricity formula Volts (V) x Amps (I) = Power (W).

So take those mAh on the batteries and divide them by 1000 and that's your amps. Most rechargeable batteries are 1.2Volts and alkaline is usually 1.5Volts. Multiply that by the amperage of the battery and that should be how much power your battery can provide. Now take a look at the rating on your device. Multiply the volts times the converted amperage (mA divided by 1000 = Amperes). Now take the Watts of your batteries and divided by the watts of your device and that should be how many hours your batteries will last in that device at full power drain.

Let me know if I've made any errors.

[Ghetto_Child]

Well, I guess it has more to do with the inconsistency of the manufacturing process and quality control. Not all of my no-name MIC batteries overheated, majority of them still work. But the problem is that it doesn't take a lot to ruin your day. *ONE* is enough to kill my charger :mad: I may save a few bucks on those no-name MIC batteries but I lost several times more from my charger !!! Of course, the choice is yours.

On the other hand, *NONE* of my many Energizer and Sanyo MIJ has ever failed me.

Warning .... The following scene contains deep depressing feeling of the owner. Viewer's discretion is advised http://www.dolnetwork.com/RFD/smilies/cry.gif



This thing is no longer "AA" anymore. I would say "AA+" now ... The positive terminal is supposed to be white but the white part was stuck to the melted part of the charger. Oh, when I tried to 'rescue' it, it was SO hot, it burned my fingers !!!! It was lucky it didn't explore or it could be quite messy.

Forget messy, batteries contain corrossive compounds. If it touched anything not only would the stuff melt, they would dissolve so to speak and if it hit your skin, you'd have a chemical burn if not worse.

[skwan1]

I thought I already shared the most important thing with RFDers - the Charger. Who cares about the useless OOS information?

It's just an FYI for others in our area who require more detailed information.

I went to Richmond Hill Walmart tonight to check out the price of the Energizer batteries. I saw the Rayovac 15-min charger with 2AA and 2AAA on sale for regular price $59.99, vs the Energizer 15-min $69.99. Which Walmart did you find the Rayovac charger for < $45? The batteries required for Rayovac 15-min charger is $19.xx for 4 AA 2050mAh but the 4 Energizer AA 2500mAh is cheaper for $15.xx. I also have the Rayovac charger that I bought when it was on sale 6 weeks ago in CT for $29.99. But I need to buy more rechargeable batteries and the Energizer one is cheaper and higher mAh.

The one I got at $45 was the compact version that came with 2 batteries. It's sufficient for me because I don't really use batteries all that much anyway.

[ecaps]

The one I got at $45 was the compact version that came with 2 batteries.

Then it cannot be used to compare with this Energizer because yours is not 15-min.

[computer01]

Somebody please post a scan of a receipt or at least the Zellers product number

Many stores appear to not have stock, but with a stock number, or the receipt, we could have them check their stock to see if there are any that aren't on display.

[ecaps]

On my receipt it shows a number 35646090 beside the price.

[skwan1]

Then it cannot be used to compare with this Energizer because yours is not 15-min.

Actually, it is indeed the 15-min recharger from Rayovac that I am referring to for $45. To be more specific, it is the PS5 Charger with 2 batteries.

http://www.rayovac.com/recharge/char_ps5.htm

[ecaps]

Actually, it is indeed the 15-min recharger from Rayovac that I am referring to for $45. To be more specific, it is the PS5 Charger with 2 batteries.

http://www.rayovac.com/recharge/char_ps5.htm

The PS5 only charges 2 batteries at most at a time. The PS6 is the one that is more on the same line as the Energizer 15-min charger which can charge 4 AA or AAA and it is selling for $59.xx in Walmart.

[skwan1]

The PS5 only charges 2 batteries at most at a time. The PS6 is the one that is more on the same line as the Energizer 15-min charger which can charge 4 AA or AAA and it is selling for $59.xx in Walmart.

Either way, the Rayovac that has been referred to here is still a 15-min charger like the Energizer. The PS5 is more convenient for its portability and Energizer does not have a 15-min compact version.

[shuot]

Hi!

2 remaining ones at Zellers Laval, Ste-Dorothée.

Bye!

[rfman]

Zellers on Merivale in Ottawa had 10+ of these as of 6PM yesterday. Sale price was not indicated, I asked a clerk that scanned it and said it was 34.97$ on sale.

I don't have my receipt here at work though.

I may go to my local Zellers in Kanata to pick another up tonight becuase I use these all the time in digicams, remotes and the controllers of my radio-controlled cars and helicopters.

[computer01]

On my receipt it shows a number 35646090 beside the price.


GAH! Thanks for posting it, but apparently Zellers cannot do a stock search by SKU?!? It honestly amazes me that they are still in business. Oh well. I'll check over the next couple of days, but unless someone can scan a receipt, I think I'm SOL. With a receipt, I may be able to get a rain check. (I know it says 30 mins, but I can try.)

[fastvideo]

anyone tried pm other stores to get a lower price yet???

[Snocow]

I just checked out my local Zellers.

I didn't need any more chargers....I picked up 2x 15min IC3 chargers about a year ago for $8.00 each (price error)

@ Zellers the 30 minute charger will not price check...SKU Not Found
@ Zellers the 15 minute charger scans for the $35 but scan displays lists 30 minute charger

Someone screwed up...

[trueno92]

Either way, the Rayovac that has been referred to here is still a 15-min charger like the Energizer. The PS5 is more convenient for its portability and Energizer does not have a 15-min compact version.

of course its more portable, it can only do 2 batteries.

and furthermore, NO ONE CARES.

[weedb0y]

lol

[alkapone]

For those of you that got $3 coupons...quite some time ago...dont forget...
can use for batteries or charger.

[skwan1]

...its more portable, it can only do 2 batteries.

Right! As others have also described and commented on the size of the Energizer recharger here, it's good to know that aside from the Energizer 15-min and 30 min rechargers there are also the options of the Rayovac 15-min 4-battery charger and the 15-min 2-battery portable. Peace. :)

[elmokiddo]

There are about 10 left at the Billings Bridge Zellers (Ottawa), I picked one up, scanned as 30-min, paid $35+tax.

[newfbc]

Right! As others have also described and commented on the size of the Energizer recharger here, it's good to know that aside from the Energizer 15-min and 30 min rechargers there are also the options of the Rayovac 15-min 4-battery charger and the 15-min 2-battery portable. Peace. :)

I love my Rayovac 2-cell portable charger... I bought it in the states 2 years ago for $20, hasn't given me any trouble so far.

Ron.

[SwiZz]

Oh, when I tried to 'rescue' it, it was SO hot, it burned my fingers !!!! It was lucky it didn't explore or it could be quite messy.

Sorry to hear about your fingers man.....with that being said, can we see pics of your burnt finger? I'm *very* interested. ;)

[ecaps]

Right! As others have also described and commented on the size of the Energizer recharger here, it's good to know that aside from the Energizer 15-min and 30 min rechargers there are also the options of the Rayovac 15-min 4-battery charger and the 15-min 2-battery portable. Peace. :)

I guess you are getting way off topic. This thread is about the $35 deal of the Energizer 15-min charger + 4AA NiMH. There are of course all kinds of chargers in the world. The Rayovac 15min 2AA charger costs you regular price $45, plus another $10 for additional 2 AA batteries. That's $55! Why would I care this option if I can get this Energizer for $35 also with 4AA? How many times you brought your charger out with you in the last year by the way? Start another thread please when you find the "compact" Rayovac 15min 2-battery charger on sale. Peace.

[willy]

Sorry to hear about your fingers man.....with that being said, can we see pics of your burnt finger? I'm *very* interested. ;)
Hee hee ... I didn't take pics of my fingers. However, I did take pics of my toe when I injured it in a soccer game last year ! Ouch ...

[BBucKK]

I picked one up today at lunch - downtown Ottawa Zellers - they had 4 still there (15 min). They are with all the other Chargers but around the back of the display. The display had a sign $27 for the regular charger.

Cheers
BBucKK

[Xon]

Picked up up what appeared to be the last 15 min charger @ Zellers Alexis-Nihon in Montreal, there were three 30-Minute chargers left. Thanks OP!

[rui]

I got mine 1 hour ago at zellers which located at warden and finch.when i got there,there was no one on the rack,they hide them around opened and clearance items area,you gotta find it by youself,at least couples there that i'm sure the certain numbers.

[inferno_gn]

Hi there,

Xon: *lol* You picked up the last one? Boy, I though it will be gone since I bought the other one yesterday (there were 2 when I went there), got one of them. :D

Ju Leon...

[SwiZz]

Hee hee ... I didn't take pics of my fingers. However, I did take pics of my toe when I injured it in a soccer game last year ! Ouch ...

I'll show you the scab/stitches/scar on my back from a minor surgery, if you show me your toe :D

[fudge_u]

Anyone try PMing with BestBuy?

WG

[itsyours]

Hee hee ... I didn't take pics of my fingers. However, I did take pics of my toe when I injured it in a soccer game last year ! Ouch ...

I'll show you the scab/stitches/scar on my back from a minor surgery, if you show me your toe :D
Which toe?

[ibear]

can anybody tell me what is the input voltage on this 15 minutes charger? is it 110v (north american only) or 100-240v (universal)? thank you very much!

[aaa111]

It's multivoltage, but the big disadvantage is you need to use a big power supply brick with this charger because it has a fan to keep batteries cool.

[el_aurens]

Just picked up the 15 minute charger/batteries in London, still had 6 units left.

[HYROGLiFiX]

just got myself one at the $35 here in Calgary at the shawnessy location. looks like they had like 10 of them.

[Al Kaseltzer]

can anybody tell me what is the input voltage on this 15 minutes charger? is it 110v (north american only) or 100-240v (universal)? thank you very much!

It is 100-240V @ 50/60 Hz

[Xon]

Xon: *lol* You picked up the last one? Boy, I though it will be gone since I bought the other one yesterday (there were 2 when I went there), got one of them. :D

Ju Leon...

Well, it was hanging behind a 30-minute one. Its possible it got overlooked. /shrug

[RichieTheHammer]

I got mine from a totally different battery display not even in the Electronics section.

The Hammer

[Herk]

Hi,

I did the %110 at BB today. The Zellers in Kitchener, Stanley Park mall has a wack (10+) in a display in the middle of a main isle. I got 4 at BB for $69.99, total $321.96 inc. tax and then got a refund of $177.20. Total cost for 4 at BB with %110 was $144.76. Each one before tax at BB was $31.47.

Herk

[consumerPI]

Did you get the PM on the 30 minute chargers?

The Zellers flyer and Zellers invoice both say "30 minute", so it would have been hard to get a PM on the 15 min ones.

Hi,

I did the %110 at BB today. The Zellers in Kitchener, Stanley Park mall has a wack (10+) in a display in the middle of a main isle. I got 4 at BB for $69.99, total $321.96 inc. tax and then got a refund of $177.20. Total cost for 4 at BB with %110 was $144.76. Each one before tax at BB was $31.47.

Herk

[Herk]

This thread is about the 15 min ones is it not? You don't price match or %110 with a reciept, do you? Too many questions?

Herk

[consumerPI]

If anyone wants, I picked up a few extra sets (before they correct the price error) - 15 minute chargers and 4 batteries and sealed that I'll sell at basically cost. The invoice says $40.22, so you can give me $41 if you are a past buyer of mine or if you purchase one of my other for sale items. If not, it's $45. firm.

Pick up only and as a principle, please don't offer me $40, as I'm not going to take any loss on it.

Pick up near 401/Yonge or 401/Keele areas.

[consumerPI]

That didn't stop anyone from bringing up Ray-O-Vac products.

You got lucky as the BB employee obviously didn't read the flyer correctly if that's what you used to PM with.

Sorry for bothering you with questions.

This thread is about the 15 min ones is it not? You don't price match or %110 with a reciept, do you? Too many questions?

Herk

[Herk]

ConsumerPI,

Your "for sale" post does not belong here, expecially when it is not even a deal.

Herk

[Herk]

BB called Zellers, asked what price they were and that was it.

[OnTheVerge]

Thanks for the tip.

I'll take one off his hands. PM sent. Thanks.

ConsumerPI,

Your "for sale" post does not belong here, expecially when it is not even a deal.

Herk

[phillbert]

damn, another $41 gone from my bank account.

[weedb0y]

same here..

They have 3 units at Erinmills Town Center

[fudge_u]

I was able to get Best Buy to PM and then beat the price by 10% of the difference.

Best Buy = $69.99
Zellers = $34.97
10% Difference = $3.50

Total = $31.47

I had the Best Buy guy call 5 different stores cuz most of the Zellers in Edmonton are OOS. Eventually we found a store in St. Albert that had one more left in stock. :D

Phew! I was pretty fortunate, cuz there's no way i'm driving out to St. Albert... It's an hour drive for me. :D

WG

[inferno_gn]

Hi there,

Xon: I did that, actually... :D There is only 2 left when I went there, did an entire search. Usually, I pick the one that is less banged up.

By the way, for all you guys who "collect" points, don't forget to use the 10,000 bonus points in this week flyers (last page), until December 2! Need a 35$ (flat and without the tax) min. So, get something 60 cents item. :D

Ju Leon...

[mahjongmaniac]

went to Zellers 2nite but didn't find any 15-minute chargers .... :|

was too late i guess...

[workslave]

I'm good in maths... Let's add you and me, subtract our clothes, divide your legs, and multiply

Just curious if you've ever actually been successful with that line :-) (yea, RFD smilies aren't working)

[pswart]

I picked up 2 today!

Great deal!

[clergykid]

Thx for the deal!

For people in the GTA, both the 30min/15min chargers are still available at the Zellers on Lawrence East (east of Bellamy) in Scarborough.

[weedb0y]

Damn, I was hoping to go there too!

Anyone know if you using these for the LED flashlights would be a bad idea? I think i read somewhere rechargeable batteries aren't good for flashlights, can anyone confirm?

I have these running in mine..Whats the problemo? ;)

[Fllay]

went to Zellers 2nite but didn't find any 15-minute chargers .... :|

was too late i guess...
Which Zellers did you go too? Market Mall?

[fudge_u]

Just curious if you've ever actually been successful with that line :-) (yea, RFD smilies aren't working)

Eventually i'll find someone that sux at math :D

lol :lol:

WG

P.S. You gotta see that movie to understand the quote.

[DJ_Peanuts22]

picked up one yesterday!! the hottest deal i've ever gotten @ zellers!

took me a while to find it, but there was only one left one the shelf, prolly gone now..

[computer01]

Anyone know if you using these for the LED flashlights would be a bad idea? I think i read somewhere rechargeable batteries aren't good for flashlights, can anyone confirm?

I don't see a problem with LED flashlights. The LEDs are pretty resilient. I did use Ni-MH batteries in 4 2xAA Maglites for a couple of years. I went through about a dozen bulbs. After switching back to alkaline batteries, no more bulbs burned out. I used many differnet types of Ni-MHs or varying qualities.

I don't have that problem any more though. I don't use my Maglite now.

MMMmmmm.... Surefire U2!

[fudge_u]

Question...

Has anyone checked to see if the Bay is selling the 15 min charger? Since Zellers is owned by HBC, I'd assume that the price is the same.

WG

[bunnylove]

thanks - great deal

[Reggin]

Question...

Has anyone checked to see if the Bay is selling the 15 min charger? Since Zellers is owned by HBC, I'd assume that the price is that same.

WG


Yah, that's a perfectly logical assumption... :rolleyes:

[Art]

Oakridge Zellers has no 15 minute chargers. Lots of 30 min.
Gonna try Surrey Central and Gilford today.

[OnTheVerge]

Wrong assumption. The Bay may have the same products, but they are positioned as a higher end brand. Don't be surprised if it's on regular price for $69.99.

Question...

Has anyone checked to see if the Bay is selling the 15 min charger? Since Zellers is owned by HBC, I'd assume that the price is the same.

WG

[rfman]

It is 100-240V @ 50/60 Hz

Actually, the power supply is external. The actual input is 11-16V DC @4A. So with the appropriate cable, this charger will work great plugged into a car's 12V DC plug.

If you need 220V, you'd have to find another external power brick.

[itsyours]

Hi,

I did the %110 at BB today. The Zellers in Kitchener, Stanley Park mall has a wack (10+) in a display in the middle of a main isle. I got 4 at BB for $69.99, total $321.96 inc. tax and then got a refund of $177.20. Total cost for 4 at BB with %110 was $144.76. Each one before tax at BB was $31.47.

Herk


Did you get the PM on the 30 minute chargers?

The Zellers flyer and Zellers invoice both say "30 minute", so it would have been hard to get a PM on the 15 min ones.
This thread is about the 15 min ones is it not? You don't price match or %110 with a reciept, do you? Too many questions?

Herk
That didn't stop anyone from bringing up Ray-O-Vac products.

You got lucky as the BB employee obviously didn't read the flyer correctly if that's what you used to PM with.

Sorry for bothering you with questions.

If anyone wants, I have 2 extra ones (15 minute chargers and 4 batteries sealed with the receipt for warranty) that I'll sell at basically cost. The invoice says $40.22, so you can decide to give me $41 or $42. If not, my siblings get them along with their Xmas presents.

Pick up only and as a principle, please don't offer me $40, as I'm not going to take any loss on it.

Pick up near 401/Yonge or 401/Keele areas.
ConsumerPI,

Your "for sale" post does not belong here, expecially when it is not even a deal.

Herk
Enough! I don't see anything wrong with ConsumerPI's posts. Rules apply differently than what you thought it should be. If you don't like the atmosphere here, don't post or even don't join. I believe none of us like to read posts like yours. You have been here for 10 days and have a total of 4 posts and 2 of them for argument already!

[itsyours]

Oakridge Zellers has no 15 minute chargers. Lots of 30 min.
Gonna try Surrey Central and Gilford today.
Someone said Metrotown has some.

[Al Kaseltzer]

Actually, the power supply is external. The actual input is 11-16V DC @4A. So with the appropriate cable, this charger will work great plugged into a car's 12V DC plug.

If you need 220V, you'd have to find another external power brick.

For future reference, I don't just make up answers out of thin air. I bought one. The input AC voltage I stated is exactly what it says on the AC to DC Adapter. 100-240V @ 50/60 Hz

[solofly]

I paid 40 bucks for mine at TigerDirect at the time when they offered free shipping.

[itsyours]

For future reference, I don't just make up answers out of thin air. I bought one. The input AC voltage I stated is exactly what it says on the AC to DC Adapter. 100-240V @ 50/60 Hz
Correct. The adapter is universal, good for travelling to different countries.

[clboy]

I got the last one at brentwood mall yesterday it was buried under piles of 30mins.

[nolookingca]

I got the last one at brentwood mall yesterday it was buried under piles of 30mins.

So are the 30mins on sale too?

[weedb0y]

30 mins are same price! ;)

Which one would you rather take ? ;)

[darkman007e]

I paid 40 bucks for mine at TigerDirect at the time when they offered free shipping.
Tigerdirect is expensive it whould cost me 58.66$ with the tax and shipping.

[Quid Pro Quo]

Enough! I don't see anything wrong with ConsumerPI's posts. Rules apply differently than what you thought it should be. If you don't like the atmosphere here, don't post or even don't join. I believe none of us like to read posts like yours. You have been here for 10 days and have a total of 4 posts and 2 of them for argument already!

Their argument took place like last night and ended 2 pages ago! Why even bring this up again or be so nitpicky?? Let it go, man.

[selpats]

Just picked up the 15-minute version at Zeller's in Coquitlam Centre. :D

FYI - It was the last one there that I could find...

[itsyours]

Their argument took place like last night and ended 2 pages ago! Why even bring this up again or be so nitpicky?? Let it go, man.
So why didn't you let it go first instead of involving to a dead issue and gave me a thumb down?
I'll give you a thumb up, then. LOL.
The way I see it, only the senior member consumerPI let it go, but not the newbies.
I didn't read it last night so this morning it's still new to me.
My post just to serve the purpose to let you guys newbies know that you better respect others while enjoying the deals. This board is NOT for personal arguments.
Btw, I stop right here.

[itsyours]

30 mins are same price! ;)

Which one would you rather take ? ;)
No doubt the 15 min. is better. Charger is better (stronger adapter) and the batteries are better rated: 2200 mAh vs. 1850 mAh (in the 30').

[weedb0y]

wow..I didnt even look at that.. I am comming from a 14+ Energizer NiMH charger and I love this 15 min thing!

Awesome!

[Toronto]

Hillcrest was sold out and I bought the last 30 min charger. Thx for the heads up.

[trueno92]

anyone leave their charger pluged in with no batteries in it?

with no batteries: mine turns green and then starts flashing red..?

i read the manual and it doesn't mention anything about this, and when i charge batteries, it starts to flash randomly..

defective?

[weedb0y]

and everytime you need to charge batteries, you need to unplug it to reset..

[gdhannah]

anyone leave their charger pluged in with no batteries in it?

with no batteries: mine turns green and then starts flashing red..?

i read the manual and it doesn't mention anything about this, and when i charge batteries, it starts to flash randomly..

defective?

I unplug mine when not in use. Transformers use power whether their in use or not, I'm sure it's a trickle, but I figure, it's a bit of a fire hazard and a power leak, so take the second and unplug it. It also allows me to use one power bar with a bunch of chargers (overnight, fast, video camera, camera, cell phone, drill, etc...)

I'm sure someone will ask me to provide a study to prove this, but I'm not going to, just my opinion.

[Art]

Oakridge Zellers has no 15 minute chargers. Lots of 30 min.
Gonna try Surrey Central and Gilford today.

Alright I just checked, Surrey Central Zellers has about 6 left.

[gdhannah]

The energizer website says that the 15-minute charger would take approximately 20 minutes to charge 2500 mAh AAs.

Now I have a question, does anyone know where to get quality AAA rechargables? I only noticed 2 packs of AAAs, not 4 packs?...

I bought a bunch of 900 mah AAAs at www.thomas-distributing.com. It's a pretty good site if you're buying a few packs of batteries, they give you bulk discounts, and I saved a bunch on shipping by buying some extra battery holders, which are nice to have...

[dragonfattie]

any left in GTA?
I'm looking for AAA

[gdhannah]

I don't see a problem with LED flashlights. The LEDs are pretty resilient. I did use Ni-MH batteries in 4 2xAA Maglites for a couple of years. I went through about a dozen bulbs. After switching back to alkaline batteries, no more bulbs burned out. I used many differnet types of Ni-MHs or varying qualities.

I don't have that problem any more though. I don't use my Maglite now.

MMMmmmm.... Surefire U2!

I use rechargeables in a couple of flashlights. I know OLD flashlights didn't seem to handle the lower voltage from nicds very well, but it doesn't seem to be a problem any more.

[gdhannah]

Correct. The adapter is universal, good for travelling to different countries.

I thought 220V countries had a different shaped plug... Do you need a plug adapter to let it plug in?

[itsyours]

I thought 220V countries had a different shaped plug... Do you need a plug adapter to let it plug in?
You do need flat to round plug adapter in some countries. These can be bought at the local electronic shops (in that country) at around $0.5 each or at specialized shops in Canada for $2 - $4.

[mefreakboy]

I bought the second to last 15 minute charger tonight for the $35 special price at the location in the Burlington Mall. Good luck to the person who gets the last one!

[mp328]

honestly i didnt read thru this whole thread but why not buy this instead
http://cgi.ebay.ca/Energizer-Charger-w-8-AA-Rechargable-2500-mAh-Batteries_W0QQitemZ7567161895QQcategoryZ43445QQrdZ 1QQcmdZViewItem

they're 8 batteries 2500mAh + charger (not a 15 minute one)
comes to like $35 Cdn shipped to ur door.

i already bought 2 of these. for me and a friend of mine.

used the batteries on my trip to europe this summer. they went full 2 weeks without recharging in my A80. and being 8 of them there was always a whole spare set.

just my 2 cent's

[dealsoutlook]

Just went to zellers at square one in mississauga and they had a couple of 15 min chargers left and 3 or 4 30 min ones. So i bought myself 15min anyone else interested go there before they run out!!! It is at the lower level by the electronic section.

On checkout lady even asked me if I wanted to apply for hbc credit card and save an additional 10% but I did not have enough time so left the 10%....go whenever u have time and buy something else as well to make full use of the 10% offer!!!

[xaveryptak]

Canada's tomato capitol - Leamington - has about 5 units left after I picked one. thanks for the info.

[OnTheVerge]

Thanks again for the deal, plus the extra 4 batteries for only $10!
Charges in just over 15 minutes. :cheesygri

If anyone wants, I have 2 extra ones (15 minute chargers and 4 batteries sealed with a copy of the receipt for warranty) that I'll sell at basically cost. The invoice says $40.22, so you can decide to give me $41 or $42. If not, my siblings get them along with their Xmas presents.

Pick up only and as a principle, please don't offer me $40, as I'm not going to take any loss on it.

Pick up near 401/Yonge or 401/Keele areas.

[noodles]

Picked one up in the Zellers in White Rock, BC. They had quite a few left. They also asked me about the HBC card but I couldn't be bothered.

Great deal.

[tjuzer]

i buy this. when i charge battery i hear click sound. normal :?:

[woovic]

i buy this. when i charge battery i hear click sound. normal :?:

I hear it too, I think it's normal.

[woovic]

just got myself one at the $35 here in Calgary at the shawnessy location. looks like they had like 10 of them.

Picked up a 15 minuter charger, at Shawnessy (Calgary). They still have 3 left. Tons of 30 minute ones. Worth the drive across town.

Also a couple of 30 minute chargers in Market Mall (Calgary).

[Ghetto_Child]

i buy this. when i charge battery i hear click sound. normal :?:
I hear it too, I think it's normal.

Yep normal, it's probably the processor counting or testing the circuit. Might have to do with the fan too.


For those of you still looking for some in Montreal, QC take a look here http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?p=2473698&postcount=76

[gmark2000]

They have 3 units at Erinmills Town Center
There weren't any at 4pm Wed at Erin Mills Town Centre.

I bought the last two from Hopedale (Oakville).

[tombgoodu]

I picked up one last night at north York Sheridan (Jane st. and Wilson ave.) there here still one left. The cashier looked at the item price and was surprise it came up at $34.95.

[gdhannah]

I know this is a slight change of topic, but can anyone answer this? I have the energizer "family" charger, which charges AAA, AA, C, D and 9v. It's timer based, and appears to charge at 500 ma for 5 hours.

If I buy 10000 mah D cells, I suppose I'll have to charge them 4 times to get a full charge...

Anyone know of a good smart D / C charger deal?

[mykalberta]

Is there any 15min left at the market mall or sunridge in Calgary?

MYK

[skwan1]

I had recently recommended Rayovac's line of 15-min chargers to a colleague. However, when I read here about Zeller's pricing error on Energizer's 15-min recharger I thought it was a good opportunity to get her this alternative.

Although it was sold out at all the Zellers in my area, I managed to get a PM on it and ended up getting some for my colleague, my brother and myself. But instead of paying $35 like everyone else, it cost me $15.99 for each of them. Booyah!

[Yes, it is the exact same one that was pictured in the first post and being discussed in this thread.]

[Bigmouth]

Anyone know of a good smart D / C charger deal?

I am also hunting for the same item. So far the best I could find is from ebay priced at around US$25 (and with shipping it is actually around US $40).

[Art]

$21.99+$9.99 = about 32 bux + exchange is about 38, THEN if they ding you on duty its + 14% +$5 handling. So if your lucky its 38, if your not its 48.

I guess it really depends on your priorities. I bought this for the superior charger, not the batteries.

honestly i didnt read thru this whole thread but why not buy this instead
http://cgi.ebay.ca/Energizer-Charger-w-8-AA-Rechargable-2500-mAh-Batteries_W0QQitemZ7567161895QQcategoryZ43445QQrdZ 1QQcmdZViewItem

they're 8 batteries 2500mAh + charger (not a 15 minute one)
comes to like $35 Cdn shipped to ur door.

i already bought 2 of these. for me and a friend of mine.

used the batteries on my trip to europe this summer. they went full 2 weeks without recharging in my A80. and being 8 of them there was always a whole spare set.

just my 2 cent's

[herc]

Is there any 15min left at the market mall or sunridge in Calgary?

MYK


I was at Sunridge yesterday and couldn't find any in Zellers, only 30 minute chargers. However, I was at Market Mall on Monday and they had lots of them on a rack by kitchenware (I think that was the dept.) on the second floor in an aisle display. Haven't been there since Monday, though.

[xaveryptak]

Although it was sold out at all the Zellers in my area, I managed to get a PM on it and ended up getting some for my colleague, my brother and myself. But instead of paying $35 like everyone else, it cost me $15.99 for each of them. Booyah!

Can you walk us through your PM? @what store? how did you get it down to $15.99???

[gdhannah]

I am also hunting for the same item. So far the best I could find is from ebay priced at around US$25 (and with shipping it is actually around US $40).

I found a couple on www.thomas-distributing.com, but they run $45 or more US, plus shipping, plus exchange, etc. At least they throw in a few batteries. Radio shack has one that's $89.99, but that's the best I've seen so far for a smart (not timer based) AAA/AA/C/D/9v charger...

[xaveryptak]

the extra 4 batteries for only $10! :cheesygri

Could you elaborate on those batteries for $10, please?

[mahjongmaniac]

Could you elaborate on those batteries for $10, please?

yes details plz.... :)

[mahjongmaniac]

Although it was sold out at all the Zellers in my area, I managed to get a PM on it and ended up getting some for my colleague, my brother and myself. But instead of paying $35 like everyone else, it cost me $15.99 for each of them. Booyah!

[Yes, it is the exact same one that was pictured in the first post and being discussed in this thread.]

can u tell us how u got the 15min charger kit for only $16 after PM? (CSR screwed up???)

huh? :confused:

[mykalberta]

I was at Sunridge yesterday and couldn't find any in Zellers, only 30 minute chargers. However, I was at Market Mall on Monday and they had lots of them on a rack by kitchenware (I think that was the dept.) on the second floor in an aisle display. Haven't been there since Monday, though.

Sweet, I was waiting till today so I could use the FL coupons, here is hoping my MnM FL Zellers run after work is all for not.

MYK

[Cisco KId]

I had recently recommended Rayovac's line of 15-min chargers to a colleague. However, when I read here about Zeller's pricing error on Energizer's 15-min recharger I thought it was a good opportunity to get her this alternative.

Although it was sold out at all the Zellers in my area, I managed to get a PM on it and ended up getting some for my colleague, my brother and myself. But instead of paying $35 like everyone else, it cost me $15.99 for each of them. Booyah!

[Yes, it is the exact same one that was pictured in the first post and being discussed in this thread.]

Let me ask you this why would you not share the method with us? To get this exact unit for $15.99 is fishy, cause it would require an old Staples type pm policy to pull it off

So unless you like jerking peeps chains lets here how you did it rather than the boast.......

[weedb0y]

There weren't any at 4pm Wed at Erin Mills Town Centre.

I bought the last two from Hopedale (Oakville).

Not in the electronics, check right beside the escalators..

[RichieTheHammer]

For those folks finding this out of stock...
Saw a 3 hr charger (http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1168672) with 4 2500 batteries at TD for $16.99 after rebate (add tax and shipping mind you).

The Hammer

[bcti]

They had a few left at forrest lawn this am.

Is there any 15min left at the market mall or sunridge in Calgary?

MYK

[OnTheVerge]

Price is good but it's 12 times longer to charge the batteries.

So what does this have to do with this thread?

For those folks finding this out of stock...
Saw a 3 hr charger (http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1168672) with 4 2500 batteries at TD for $16.99 after rebate (add tax and shipping mind you).

The Hammer

[OnTheVerge]

He sold me the charger and 4 batteries that were in a sealed package and some other buyer of these units only wnated to buy the charger from him, so he gave it to him for $10 less and sold me those 4 other batteries for $10.

And voila, one 15 min charger and 8 batteries = $41 +$10 = $51

Could you elaborate on those batteries for $10, please?

[hytong]

For those folks finding this out of stock...
Saw a 3 hr charger (http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1168672) with 4 2500 batteries at TD for $16.99 after rebate (add tax and shipping mind you).

The Hammer


Charge 2 or 4 Batteries at a Time
5 Hours for high capacity 2500 mAh batteries

[ecaps]

He sold me the charger and 4 batteries that were in a sealed package and some other buyer of these units only wnated to buy the charger from him, so he gave it to him for $10 less and sold me those 4 other batteries for $10.

And voila, one 15 min charger and 8 batteries = $41 +$10 = $51

You still have unwanted batteries to sell? I will take it :cheesygri

[realize]

Let me ask you this why would you not share the method with us? To get this exact unit for $15.99 is fishy, cause it would require and old Staples type pom policy to pull it off

So unless you like jerking peeps chains lets here how you did it rather than the boast.......


Agreed plz share!

[darkman007e]

I got mine in the Zellers of Greenfield Park. They had like 3 15 mines left and like 4 30 minutes left. I also went to BestBuy and the funny thing they had like at least 50.

But I wanted to buy somes batteries but they were all 2500mAH. I check le manual of the recharger and they said for AA batterie to only use 2200mAH.

[BEpsilon]

I bought this for the superior charger, not the batteries.



After so many viewings of this thread, and even more time thinking about it, I finally decided to get one.

I always wanted a smart charger. Too many cheap timer-based ones on the market. $40 isn't cheap, but this charger is a smart charger (I've yet to take it apart to check what charge management circuit it is using), and it comes with four good made-in-Japan batteries.

One interesting feature I like is the AC adapter. It's 100-240 auto-switching, so I can use it anywhere (but may need a converter plug). Most plug-in type chargers are single-voltage (120V AC only). Also, because the charger officially accepts 11-16V DC, you can power it from the stock adapter (outputs ~16V), a computer power supply (outputs 12V), a car (outputs 12-15V), and even a lab power supply (output adjustable). Hence, if the adapter ever fails, you can still use it.

Bad points? Fan can be noisy. If fan fails, the charger won't charge due to temperature monitoring. Fan replacement should be easy, since it seems to be a 60mm x 10mm 12V fan. Another point is that it CANNOT charge NiCd batteries. I know NiCd and NiMH are different chemistry and have different charge characteristics, but would have been nice if the charger could charge both.

[mahjongmaniac]

I got mine in the Zellers of Greenfield Park. They had like 3 15 mines left and like 4 30 minutes left. I also went to BestBuy and the funny thing they had like at least 50.

But I wanted to buy somes batteries but they were all 2500mAH. I check le manual of the recharger and they said for AA batterie to only use 2200mAH.

called another Zellers today and fortunately they had a few left...
immediate went to BB to PM it for ~$31.50.. :cheesygri

great deal for a 15 min smart charger + 4 batts.


i think these 15min Energizer charger kits are new on the market, so that'd explain why BB has so many... the BB i went to had like 50+ of those... i PMed 1 but this deal is so good now i want to get another 1... ;)

too bad FS doesn't carry these or else i'd go to FS to PM them ...

[mahjongmaniac]

Let me ask you this why would you not share the method with us? To get this exact unit for $15.99 is fishy, cause it would require and old Staples type pom policy to pull it off

So unless you like jerking peeps chains lets here how you did it rather than the boast.......

agreed... plz share

[gmark2000]

I just charged my batteries for the first time and it took 26 minutes before the fan went off and the light turned green.

[inferno_gn]

Hi there,

The charger do charge 2500mAh just fine. :) It takes longer to do so.

Oh, for all who want to get extra batteries, Wal-mart sell the 4 pack 2500mAh AA for 16$. I usually PM at Zellers, if you can get it at the flyer. :D

Ju Leon...

[consumerPI]

3 sets sold, a couple sets left.

If anyone wants, I picked up a few extra sets (before they correct the price error) - 15 minute chargers and 4 batteries and sealed that I'll sell at basically cost. The invoice says $40.22, so you can decide to give me $41 or $42. If not, my siblings get them along with their Xmas presents.

Pick up only and as a principle, please don't offer me $40, as I'm not going to take any loss on it.

Pick up near 401/Yonge or 401/Keele areas.

[Blunt]

The charger detected that one of my older battery is bad...
what do I do with that battery now? do I toss it...
how can I check if it's really bad or not?

[IceMan77]

I just picked up a set from ConsumerPI last night. Great guy, would do business with him again.

For the record, the batteries included are rated at 2200mAh, the 2050mAh is the minimum charge.

I have some old Duracell NiMH batteries rated at 2050mAh (made in singapore). Will I be able to charge them in this charger or will it melt the battery like the other poster?

[computer01]

LAST DAY FOR THE SALE AND PM PEOPLE.

I finally picked up one of the 15 minute versions at a CT store. They were able to PM Zellers using the UPC number. Zellers' internal stock system is a joke, but I found that by using the UPC, Zellers was able to locate the product in the computer easily and confirm the price over the phone to CT.

I have now seen these chargers at Zellers (obviously!), Canadian Tire and Wal-Mart. CT is probably the best bet for a PM.

The UPC from the 15 minute charger is: 039800087577

Good luck folks.

[mykalberta]

Hi there,

The charger do charge 2500mAh just fine. :) It takes longer to do so.

Oh, for all who want to get extra batteries, Wal-mart sell the 4 pack 2500mAh AA for 16$. I usually PM at Zellers, if you can get it at the flyer. :D

Ju Leon...

Zellers has the same pack at the same price ($16)

Also, Calgary shoppers, Market Mall as of 8pm last night had 8 left.

They are upstairs on the other side of the food isle in a middle display.

Cheers.

MYK

[ecaps]

Walmart is selling the 4 AA 2500mAh for $15.67 or something and Zellers is selling it for $16.47. So it is about a buck more in Zellers.

[willy]

Walmart is selling the 4 AA 2500mAh for $15.67 or something and Zellers is selling it for $16.47. So it is about a buck more in Zellers.
Loblaws is selling for C$15.xx too ... 4 x AA MIJ

[consumerPI]

Thanks dude. Ditto.

Oh and thanks for the update on the batteries, I too thought that they were only 2050 when they are actually rated higher.
Cheers.
:cheesygri

I just picked up a set from ConsumerPI last night. Great guy, would do business with him again.

For the record, the batteries included are rated at 2500mAh, the 2050mAh is the minimum charge.

I have some old Duracell NiMH batteries rated at 2050mAh (made in singapore). Will I be able to charge them in this charger or will it melt the battery like the other poster?

[tjuzer]

mine say 2200 rate at 2050? difference :?:

[mahjongmaniac]

LAST DAY FOR THE SALE AND PM PEOPLE.

I finally picked up one of the 15 minute versions at a CT store. They were able to PM Zellers using the UPC number. Zellers' internal stock system is a joke, but I found that by using the UPC, Zellers was able to locate the product in the computer easily and confirm the price over the phone to CT.

I have now seen these chargers at Zellers (obviously!), Canadian Tire and Wal-Mart. CT is probably the best bet for a PM.

The UPC from the 15 minute charger is: 039800087577

Good luck folks.

yeah, it's weird....

went to Zellers... scanned the UPC and those "wall-scanners" actually scanned it in as a 30-min charger and had the 30-min charger UPC instead of the 15-min charger...

hm... i wonder if any1's getting fired for this price error ;)

-------------------

oh yeah, btw, i checked out the Zellers flyer this morning and there is an insert detailing a "2-day only sale" (dates Dec 6th, 7th i believe)... i saw the 30-min charger on sale for $35 "save 50%" advertisement....

http://img344.imageshack.us/img344/9278/img09455um.jpg

needless to say a big pricing error... lol

[muffin]

It could be an error. May not be? ... The 30 minute charger is usually $69, but the 15 minute charger I've seen most places sell for $69 too. So same value pretty much in terms of 50% off.

[mahjongmaniac]

It could be an error. May not be? ... The 30 minute charger is usually $69, but the 15 minute charger I've seen most places sell for $69 too. So same value pretty much in terms of 50% off.

yeah but compare them:

15-min charger: charger + 4 batteries (2200mAh)

30-min charger: charger + 4 batteries (1850mAh)

i'd expect that a better charger + better batteries to cost a bit more, wouldn't u?

if there is no price error, then can some1 tell me why those wall-scanners at Zellers scan in the 15-min chargers as 30-min chargers and have the same UPC as the 30-min chargers? ;)
(^ that'd mean if u actually bought it, the receipt would say the same...)

[SoloXm2]

hey how can you prouve BB for a pm for the 15min charger?

[mahjongmaniac]

hey how can you prouve BB for a pm for the 15min charger?

well, b/c the Zeller's receipt will likely say something like "Energizer 30-min charger" on it instead of the actual "15-min charger", there's only 1 way: get'em to phone up Zellers (1 having stock) and check stock + verify price...

can't use the receipt as "proof" since it says something completely diff. on it.... and there isn't any advertisement on this either.


...once they verify the price then voila! ~$31.50 PM price :razz:

but note that since this is likely a pricing error, if BB finds out, they'll reject the PM b/c they don't PM price errors ;)

[herc]

if there is no price error, then can some1 tell me why those wall-scanners at Zellers scan in the 15-min chargers as 30-min chargers and have the same UPC as the 30-min chargers? ;)
(^ that'd mean if u actually bought it, the receipt would say the same...)

This is the natural progression of development. If you look at the AA rechargeables, they increase in power regularly but the product number and the UPC remain the same. The same would go for chargers - the exception being when they add value (ie: add a car charger cord or extra batteries not normally included).

That's my guess, anyway....

[mahjongmaniac]

This is the natural progression of development. If you look at the AA rechargeables, they increase in power regularly but the product number and the UPC remain the same. The same would go for chargers - the exception being when they add value (ie: add a car charger cord or extra batteries not normally included).

That's my guess, anyway....

actually no... i can guarantee u that the UPC #s are *DIFFERENT*

i checked at Zellers b4 going to BB to PM mine ;)

and if the UPC#s are diff., i'd suspect the same for product # too.

[ecaps]

I bought one from Zellers tonight for my brother and I picked up two more. If you want one, PM me. I can meet up this weekend for pick-up. Again $41 cash each. You get the Zellers receipt as well.

[jafakin]

just bought the 30 min charger since the one i went to had no more 15 min ones. i read the instructions and it says " for best results, charge batteries for 24 hours before the first use. " hm... but when i first charge the batteries it stopped charging automatically after half an hour or so.. what do i do now? :confused:

[sf1]

just bought the 30 min charger since the one i went to had no more 15 min ones. i read the instructions and it says " for best results, charge batteries for 24 hours before the first use. " hm... but when i first charge the batteries it stopped charging automatically after half an hour or so.. what do i do now? :confused:

dont worry about it, as long as you charge it initially

[willy]

just bought the 30 min charger since the one i went to had no more 15 min ones. i read the instructions and it says " for best results, charge batteries for 24 hours before the first use. " hm... but when i first charge the batteries it stopped charging automatically after half an hour or so.. what do i do now? :confused:
It should be fine. Use/drain and charge the batteries fully for the first couples times.

[gdhannah]

just bought the 30 min charger since the one i went to had no more 15 min ones. i read the instructions and it says " for best results, charge batteries for 24 hours before the first use. " hm... but when i first charge the batteries it stopped charging automatically after half an hour or so.. what do i do now? :confused:

When the charger indicates it's finished charging, the batteries are about 90% charged. The charger then continues to trickle charge the batteries as long as you leave them in. This will top-up the batteries to a full charge after 8+ hours

[Acrossenger]

I picked up 15-min charger package yesterday. However my batteries indicated they are 2050mAh?!?!?! Did anyone else see this? Is label 2050mAh on battery = 2200mAh on the package label?


yeah but compare them:

15-min charger: charger + 4 batteries (2200mAh)

30-min charger: charger + 4 batteries (1850mAh)

i'd expect that a better charger + better batteries to cost a bit more, wouldn't u?

if there is no price error, then can some1 tell me why those wall-scanners at Zellers scan in the 15-min chargers as 30-min chargers and have the same UPC as the 30-min chargers? ;)
(^ that'd mean if u actually bought it, the receipt would say the same...)

[sf1]

I picked up 15-min charger package yesterday. However my batteries indicated they are 2050mAh?!?!?! Did anyone else see this? Is label 2050mAh on battery = 2200mAh on the package label?

mines are 2200mAh however it says "min 2050mAh" in small letters somewhere

[Mystic_Champion]

Is this deal still alive or dead? If it is dead, can someone please put that on the thread title. Thanks.

[sf1]

our great member ecaps still have these for sale i think
so not dead.

[consumerPI]

I got 2 left as well. PM me if interested - unopened.

our great member ecaps still have these for sale i think
so not dead.

[Lhatnos]

did anybody in GVR buy an extra or anything? i want in on this deal =)

pm me if you do have one, thanks

[Terence]

our great member ecaps still have these for sale i think
so not dead.

I picked one up from ecaps. Big THX to him.

[ecaps]

I am glad to help some other RFDers to pick up this deal. But I have none left so please contact consumerPI as I think he still has 2 extra.

[consumerPI]

I'm down to my last one, but it is pending a sale. PM me if you want dibs on it if he backs out.
Thanks.

QUOTE=ecaps]I am glad to help some other RFDers to pick up this deal. But I have none left so please contact consumerPI as I think he still has 2 extra.[/QUOTE]

[jackass_ca]

I know this deal is dead, but I too bought the 15 minute charger, that said 2200 mAh on the package, but the batteries inside say 2050 mAh on them... When it rang up, the receipt does say 30 minute charger. It's a gift, so I think it will suffice. I am currently emailing Energizer, as well as Zellers to find out how I can get the 2200 mAh batteries that I paid for, instead of the 2050 mAh included...

[Blunt]

I know this deal is dead, but I too bought the 15 minute charger, that said 2200 mAh on the package, but the batteries inside say 2050 mAh on them... When it rang up, the receipt does say 30 minute charger. It's a gift, so I think it will suffice. I am currently emailing Energizer, as well as Zellers to find out how I can get the 2200 mAh batteries that I paid for, instead of the 2050 mAh included...


Hmmm,.. your name suits you very well.

[KIngMufasa]

i meant to post this earlier, the deal ended dec 2nd

I went to my local Zellers on the Dec 3rd and they still had the special price above the display, but it rang in at full price at the cash and they had to call the manager, the manager said it should be 35 (even thought the deal was over!)

I was very lucky they didn't clue in, so a big thank you to OP for the deal!

Cheers

KM

[ecaps]

I went to my local Zellers on the Dec 3rd and they still had the special price above the display

Never knew they had a special price posted up for the 15-min charger. I saw the on sale sign for the 30-min only.

[Amazing2]

I know this deal is dead, but I too bought the 15 minute charger, that said 2200 mAh on the package, but the batteries inside say 2050 mAh on them... When it rang up, the receipt does say 30 minute charger. It's a gift, so I think it will suffice. I am currently emailing Energizer, as well as Zellers to find out how I can get the 2200 mAh batteries that I paid for, instead of the 2050 mAh included...

Read it again...
It's clearly written 2200 (with a min. charge of 2050) on the sleeves.

[OnTheVerge]

Before you call Energizer, have a look at this:

http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?t=208682&highlight=glasses


I know this deal is dead, but I too bought the 15 minute charger, that said 2200 mAh on the package, but the batteries inside say 2050 mAh on them... When it rang up, the receipt does say 30 minute charger. It's a gift, so I think it will suffice. I am currently emailing Energizer, as well as Zellers to find out how I can get the 2200 mAh batteries that I paid for, instead of the 2050 mAh included...

[soarlow]

anyone has an extra charger that they bought?? 15 min.....

Thanks

[herc]

If you look in this RFD thread, it looks like the sale will be on again on the 8th and 9th at Zellers....

http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?t=222454&page=6&pp=15

The 15 and 30 minute chargers have the same UPC so Zellers won't have a way to distinguish between them unless you get an observant cashier.

[oc613]

Anyone in Ottawa have an extra charger available?

Please :cheesygri

I don't know how I managed to miss this deal! :confused:

[jackass_ca]

Hmmm,.. your name suits you very well.

How do you figure?

[Gibber]

Anybody yet checked to see if this is on again (for Thurs/Fri)?

[mlc2000]

Going to cloverdale mall today to try it out.

[nickname]

Ok guys. I have mine and was thinking of returning it. It is opened and the batteries has been charged and that is about it did not use them yet. If anyone wants it I would be happy to sell it the same price I got it if not I will be returning it to zellers for a refund. I live on the South shore of montreal. PM me if you are interested

[spidermoore]

FYI - I have the 15-min charger and have charged the batteries that came with it, 2 sets of noname AAA batteries and 1 set of Pure Energy NiMh AAA batteries (under $10 at Wal-Mart), successfully without leakage or exploding.

[TdotO]

Just thought I'd let you guys know that the 15 minute charger is still on sale for $35, at least until friday I'm guessing. Picked up the last 2 in the Richmond Hill area.

[mahjongmaniac]

Just thought I'd let you guys know that the 15 minute charger is still on sale for $35, at least until friday I'm guessing. Picked up the last 2 in the Richmond Hill area.

still on sale?

i thought it ended like on Sat./Sun and comin back today/Fri???

and btw, supposedly, the 30-min charger is on sale today/Fri.

[mahjongmaniac]

If you look in this RFD thread, it looks like the sale will be on again on the 8th and 9th at Zellers....

http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?t=222454&page=6&pp=15

The 15 and 30 minute chargers have the same UPC so Zellers won't have a way to distinguish between them unless you get an observant cashier.

for the last time, they do NOT have same UPCs... (i compared the 2 side-by-side)

BUT, they do scan in at the same price and the 15-min charger scans in as the 30-min charger w/ the 30-min charger's UPC. ;)

[mlc2000]

Success! Zellers @ Cloverdale Mall.

I asked for the Engergizer rechargeables on sale, the wizard behind the counter pointed at the 30min charger.

I asked of she had any 15 minute chargers, she said yea,they're the same price as the 30 minute chargers.

She said I was better off getting the 30 minute charger because the charge lasts twice as long as the 15 minute chargers. :confused:

I told her I only needed short term charging!!

Hahaha.....what a dolt! :lol:

Oh yea, she saved me an extra 10% by signing up for a Zellers card!!

Price after taxes: $36.21

Thanks RFD !!

[frankw]

Confirmed in Barrie. Picked up a 15 minute charger for the price of the 30 minute charger this morning. This charger actually has a fan in it to cool the batteries while charging. If you get this one, note the fine print in the instructions about leaving the batteries in the charger for another 10 minutes after the led goes green to get a full charge.

BTW, Costco has the Sanyo 2300 x6 AA and 800 x 2 AAA in one pack for $20 at the moment.

[chdude3]

Success @ Westdale Mall (Mississauga). Still about a half dozen chargers left - head right into the electronics department, not the stand that's sitting in a main aisle.

[mahjongmaniac]

Success! Zellers @ Cloverdale Mall.

I asked for the Engergizer rechargeables on sale, the wizard behind the counter pointed at the 30min charger.

I asked of she had any 15 minute chargers, she said yea,they're the same price as the 30 minute chargers.

She said I was better off getting the 30 minute charger because the charge lasts twice as long as the 15 minute chargers. :confused:

I told her I only needed short term charging!!
....


^ haha LMAO


so deal is still alive if u can find any more 15-min chargers ....


OP, u can change thread title to "alive again" or something like that :)

[mlc2000]

This is an ongoing deal.


Confirmed in Barrie. Picked up a 15 minute charger for the price of the 30 minute charger this morning. This charger actually has a fan in it to cool the batteries while charging. If you get this one, note the fine print in the instructions about leaving the batteries in the charger for another 10 minutes after the led goes green to get a full charge.

BTW, Costco has the Sanyo 2300 x6 AA and 800 x 2 AAA in one pack for $20 at the moment.

[andyp]

I just was at Zellers and a photocopied note said the 30-min chargers were on for $34.95 again for Dec 8-9. So, the deal is on TEMPORARILY if you can indeed find 15-min chargers and they still ring in as 30-min ones. There were no 15-min versions there or I would have confirmed (Masonville Mall, London)

[mlc2000]

^ haha LMAO


so deal is still alive if u can find any more 15-min chargers ....


OP, u can change thread title to "alive again" or something like that :)


Noticed you have the handle Deal Guru.

When did they deceide on the new titles?

[SkiLLz]

Picked one up today, the cashier didn't even know the 30 minute one was on sale. She was like "oh no, it's the other one, not the 15 min or 30 min one" [for $21 something]. I asked her to scan the 15 min one for me (the other scanners in the store werent working), price=34.97. :)

[consumerPI]

I needed 1 more set for a gift and picked up a few more extra sets today, PM me if interested. There were at least 6 more at Centerpoint Mall in T.O. as of 9am this morning. See quote below for location/pricing details.

If anyone wants, I picked up a few extra sets (before they correct the price error) - 15 minute chargers and 4 batteries and sealed that I'll sell at basically cost. The invoice says $40.22, so you can give me $41 if you are a past buyer of mine or if you purchase one of my other for sale items. If not, it's $45. firm.

Pick up only and as a principle, please don't offer me $40, as I'm not going to take any loss on it.

Pick up near 401/Yonge or 401/Keele areas.

[sandman101]

Westdale Mall (Mississauga). Still has 3 chargers left as of 2:10pm

[hyperion]

You guys sucked Zellers' stock dry! :D

[Jman]

Are these quickchargers good value if you only use them for remote controls/wireless mice+keyboards? I generally get about 4 months from regular energizer AA/AAA and I buy them in the biggest packs available (16 or 24) for around $15-20.

keyboard - 6 AA
theatermaster remote - 4 AAA
mouse - 2 AA

Worth using rechargeables for these?

[consumerPI]

And contributing to HBC'c upcoming company sale and or bankruptcy.

You guys sucked Zellers' stock dry! :D

[keithse]

just bring back my receipt to do price adjustment and found that there are few left

[herc]

And contributing to HBC'c upcoming company sale and or bankruptcy.


Considering these exact same Energizer chargers list for $29.99 in the States, I find it hard to believe Zellers doesn't make a profit at $34.99 in Canada...

[Art]

Considering these exact same Energizer chargers list for $29.99 in the States, I find it hard to believe Zellers doesn't make a profit at $34.99 in Canada...

Well consdering London Drugs advertised this same 15 min charger at $69.99, I'm pretty sure Zellers is losing out.

[sticks]

ugh wtf, i just got back from zellers thinking i'd grabbed the 30 minute charger with the 2300mAhs but on closer inspection they're 2500mAh, but the instructions say they take 8.5 hours to fully charge.

does zellers have a good return policy? the package has been ripped open =\

[LordAnubis]

if you in Winnipeg and looking for the 15mins don't go to Northgate (I got the last 2), they only have 30mins left. The Zellers at henderson and Donwood have tons of 15mins left. Thanks OP and Zellers, xmas shoping was a breeze. :)

[drabbit]

Thanks for the "it's alive" again, I missed out on the deal last week.

BTW I got the 15 minutes charger (last one they had) in Brossard, so if anyone is planning on going to that one, they don't have any 15 minutes chargers left.

[akwok]

I picked up the last one at the Waterloo Zellers.. awesome, thanks!

[drabbit]

Are these quickchargers good value if you only use them for remote controls/wireless mice+keyboards? I generally get about 4 months from regular energizer AA/AAA and I buy them in the biggest packs available (16 or 24) for around $15-20.

keyboard - 6 AA
theatermaster remote - 4 AAA
mouse - 2 AA

Worth using rechargeables for these?

Remotes are a tough decision to make when it comes to rechargeables, if the remote eat's them up in about a month, go for it. But if get a full 3-4 months, it's not a wise decision because you will end up charging them every month anyway because they lose about 1% of the charge capacity every day if you use them or not, so they will probably only be good for about a moth or so.

Wireless keyboards are not worth it, but for a wireless optical mouse it's a must.

I use them moslty in my Digital Camera, Mouse, GBA and wireless Game Controllers.

[gdhannah]

Remotes are a tough decision to make when it comes to rechargeables, if the remote eat's them up in about a month, go for it. But if get a full 3-4 months, it's not a wise decision because you will end up charging them every month anyway because they lose about 1% of the charge capacity every day if you use them or not, so they will probably only be good for about a moth or so.

Wireless keyboards are not worth it, but for a wireless optical mouse it's a must.

I use them moslty in my Digital Camera, Mouse, GBA and wireless Game Controllers.

I wired up a holder from radio shack and use them in my cordless phone. It was always dead before using the packaged charger. Now, I just take out the batteries and recharge them in my nimh charger every couple weeks. 3x850 mah beats the crap out of the 600 mah battery that came with the phone.

I bought some rechargeable alkalines a while back, not knowing any better. That's what I have in all my remotes...

[fiendy]

I picked up the last one at the Waterloo Zellers.. awesome, thanks!

Repeat. There were plenty left when I went at 5pm. There's a display up front near the food/beauty products.

[akwok]

Repeat. There were plenty left when I went at 5pm. There's a display up front near the food/beauty products.

Oh.. I went to the electronics counter. There was only one..

I guess I missed it, hehe..

[Wiseman]

Repeat. There were plenty left when I went at 5pm. There's a display up front near the food/beauty products.

Are you talking about the Bridgeport Zellers? The ones near the food/beauty section are the ones going for $21.xx, not the 15 or 30min ones.

I got the last 15 min. one in Kitchener.

[stevethewheel]

Just picked one up. There was a display in my store too, none at the electronics counter, but the guy pointed me to the display that was in the aisle a little ways away.

[wing0]

omg....save some man....
I can't buy it till i go home tomorrow night!!
NO!!!!
It takes my old NiCD charger like 36 hrs just to charge my 2500mAh batteries!

[porphyra]

I just picked up a 15-min charger for $35 as well from the Saint John Zellers. They had tons left..

However, I need this more for AAA batteries than AA batteries. However the AAA batteries there were $10 for a 2-pack (850 mAH Energizers). That seems crazy, that I spend $20 on 4 AAA batteries as well on top of the $35..

Does anyone know where I can find cheaper AAA batteries (800 mAH+) that will work with this 15 min. charger?

Thanks.

[hyperion]

Word up the the fellow Kitchenerites and Waterlooians!

[mahjongmaniac]

And contributing to HBC'c upcoming company sale and or bankruptcy.

LOL


so is HBC or the Bay really goin OOB(out of business) ?

that's weird... i wonder how they can still afford to giveaway those 100's of GCs per store every mth where there's a holiday :lol:

[gdhannah]

I just picked up a 15-min charger for $35 as well from the Saint John Zellers. They had tons left..

However, I need this more for AAA batteries than AA batteries. However the AAA batteries there were $10 for a 2-pack (850 mAH Energizers). That seems crazy, that I spend $20 on 4 AAA batteries as well on top of the $35..

Does anyone know where I can find cheaper AAA batteries (800 mAH+) that will work with this 15 min. charger?

Thanks.

I got mine at the Superstore on Rothesay Ave. I can't remember the price, but I think it was 9.48 per 2 pack when you bought 2 packages or more...

If you get to Moncton, check out Battery house in the same mall as princess auto. Otherwise, thomas-distributing.com has some good deals, and they have 1000 mah AAAs...

[porphyra]

I got mine at the Superstore on Rothesay Ave. I can't remember the price, but I think it was 9.48 per 2 pack when you bought 2 packages or more...

If you get to Moncton, check out Battery house in the same mall as princess auto. Otherwise, thomas-distributing.com has some good deals, and they have 1000 mah AAAs...

Thanks for the tip. Guess will wait until the next Moncton trip.

Someone else also mentioned thomas-distributing.com, and indeed they have great variety for excellent price, BUT, the shipping to Canada totally kills it for me. I just need around 8 AAA and maybe 4 AA. Its worthwhile if one buys in bulk, but smaller orders certainly don't offer any savings.

[consumerPI]

PM me if you want one, got a couple left.

The rumor is that it will be sold or bought out in whole or in part.

Giving gift cards away to 100's of people makes sense as I suspect that they are trying to show higher sales figures, but their expenses will go up to get those sales. It's a gamble, but they are trying.

Target has been mentioned many times as the prime buyer.
LOL


so is HBC or the Bay really goin OOB(out of business) ?

that's weird... i wonder how they can still afford to giveaway those 100's of GCs per store every mth where there's a holiday :lol:

[thelefteyeguy]

ah...times have changed...Just got my Sb-800...15 min charge is excellent for a speedlite unit...i won't need to buy an extra set of batteries

[fiendy]

Are you talking about the Bridgeport Zellers? The ones near the food/beauty section are the ones going for $21.xx, not the 15 or 30min ones.

I got the last 15 min. one in Kitchener.


Nah, I meant the one at Conestoga mall, I picked up the 30 min one for $35

Is the 15minute one a 'smart charger'?

[willy]

Is the 15minute one a 'smart charger'?
All hi-speed ones are smart chargers (although some are 'smarter' than the others). If not, they should be called 'hi-speed killer' :!:

[mahjongmaniac]

PM me if you want one, got a couple left.

want 1?

u mean this 15min charger.?

thx4da offer but i already PMed myself 2 :cheesygri

i'm sure some1 else would be interested tho... ;)

The rumor is that it will be sold or bought out in whole or in part.

Giving gift cards away to 100's of people makes sense as I suspect that they are trying to show higher sales figures, but their expenses will go up to get those sales. It's a gamble, but they are trying.

Target has been mentioned many times as the prime buyer.

well, yeah, that makes sense, but MAN are they losing out on those GC giveaways b/c of so many RFDers that just go for the min. purchase req's despite the fact that there might be some ppl that will spend more... :lol:

[rec28]

Just picked up a 15min version at Bonnie Doon Zellers in Edmonton. Scanned ID showed up as "30 min charger"...


Nice - thanx OP!

[wing0]

Picked up one at Westdale....whew....thought it's oos...

I hope these don't blow up my 2500mAh Optex...

[Thimble]

got me one from overlea this aft. it was hidden behind a bunch of 30 minute ones...

sorry, i didn't see any others...

[TheBrain]

Got one at the Rimouski, QC store. They had a bunch of 15min ones hanging on a rack.

Thanks for the heads-up OP! :)

Parents just bought themselves a digicam so this will make a good gift.

[OnTheVerge]

Anyone know if this still scanned fot the sale price today even though the 2 day sale is over?

[porphyra]

In case anyone is looking for cheap AAA batteries to go with this charger:

Walmart has Duracell 900 mAh 4-pack AAA for $12.47. These are also Made in Japan.

I returned the ones I got at Zellers. They were Energizer ones (usually lying right next to the charger) 850 mAh, 2-pack for $9.97 or something. And these were Made in China.

Regardless, the Duracell ones work great with the charger. Works out sooo much better (and almost as cheap as the big battery sales stores as thomas-distributing.com ).

Great if you have a Harmony Remote. These suckers take 4 AAA batteries and they eat them up very fast.

[mahjongmaniac]

In case anyone is looking for cheap AAA batteries to go with this charger:

Walmart has Duracell 900 mAh 4-pack AAA for $12.47. These are also Made in Japan.

think that's the reg. price at walmart.


but in any case, $12.50 for 4 AAA MIJ batteries is still a good deal.

[Jman]

Not sure if anyone mentioned it yet, but Walmart and Home Depot both have the 15 minute quickcharger with 4 2200 AA batteries for $27. Regular price, not a limited sale.

[gdhannah]

In case anyone is looking for cheap AAA batteries to go with this charger:

Walmart has Duracell 900 mAh 4-pack AAA for $12.47. These are also Made in Japan.


That must be a new stock item, or a new price. The best I've seen at Walmart was a 2 pack of AAAs for around $13...

[consumerPI]

I'll bet that you're 100% wrong about this.

There is NO way that they are selling as their regular price a 15 min charger with 4 batteries for $27! As a price error at one store, maybe, but 2 stores, with that price? You were looking at a different charger or different shelf price.

Did I say NO WAY?, NO WAY!!! :!:

Not sure if anyone mentioned it yet, but Walmart and Home Depot both have the 15 minute quickcharger with 4 2200 AA batteries for $27. Regular price, not a limited sale.

[OnTheVerge]

Ya right, and regular unleaded gasoline is 39.9 cents per litre as an everyday sale price.

Get a clue.
:confused:

Not sure if anyone mentioned it yet, but Walmart and Home Depot both have the 15 minute quickcharger with 4 2200 AA batteries for $27. Regular price, not a limited sale.

[OnTheVerge]

Ya right, and regular unleaded gasoline is 39.9 cents per litre as an everyday sale price.

Get a clue.
:confused:

Not sure if anyone mentioned it yet, but Walmart and Home Depot both have the 15 minute quickcharger with 4 2200 AA batteries for $27. Regular price, not a limited sale.

[WambamTkumam]

I'll bet that your 100% wrong about this.

There is NO way that they are selling as their regular price a 15 min charger with 4 batteries for $27!

NO WAY! :!:

Hi. New member here. I found out about this last week, and this thread helped me get the 15-min charger at Zellers. Thanks to you RFDers!

So I decided to sign up instead of lurking w/o being registered.

Regrading that dude's claim, I checked out the US WalMart site, and it shows the 30-min charger kit at $27 US, for what it's worth. HomeDEPOT Canada, does not even carry it...

So "NO WAY!" is correct!

[herc]

Welcome aboard, WambamTkumam!! Always good to have new members.
I look forward to hearing more from you around RFD.

[WambamTkumam]

Thanks for the welcome, herc!

[mahjongmaniac]

Not sure if anyone mentioned it yet, but Walmart and Home Depot both have the 15 minute quickcharger with 4 2200 AA batteries for $27. Regular price, not a limited sale.

reg. price?

there's no way that's possible,....

[wing0]

reg. price?

there's no way that's possible,....

pricematch pricematch pricemath
haha

[KingCreole]

reg. price?

there's no way that's possible,....

The one (Energizer) in this thread was $69 at the Lougheed Mall Wal-Mart (GVR) as of last night.

[xaveryptak]

I have a couple of 15 min Energizer chargers available @ cost $40.22 in Windsor only. Otherwise I'll be returning them to Zellers. Please PM me if any Windsorites are interested.

[Jman]

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[LuckyLuc]

I was at home depot a few days ago and saw those 15 min charger and they where $69. So I don't know which home depot you guys went. I'm talking about the one in Aurora.

[kanatatech]

Regular (over night type) Energizer nimh charger with 4 AA 2500mAh is $21 at Zellers Hazeldean mall Ottawa. Nice price for its type.

[sandman101]

I went to HD Oakville and the 15 minute chargers were 69.00 and could not pricematch because the upc bar codes were differnt on them,

[OnTheVerge]

Helping would be getting your information right. Your information is 100% wrong.

Sorry for trying to help, a$$holes.

[Ghetto_Child]

If anyone in montreal has some spare I'm interested in getting some more. Outside of montreal let me know how much you charge for shipping. PM me please so I can be sure to get the message.

[Spyder187]

Just came back from the local Zellers. Either the UPC on the 15 minute charger was wrong or the sale is over. When they scanned it in, it came up as 69.97 or something like that. Then I checked their bedding sale seeing the ad as I was leaving. Up to 50% off. To be honest, I didn't see any 50%. Maybe a manager's special with the suggested retail, our price thing. :|

I'm a little bit ticked off because last time I was there, like 2-3 weeks ago or something when this deal just started, I only checked in the electronics department. Even talked to the guy there, asked him to check the price today. HE probably doesn't remember me but I remember him saying they didn't have any 15-minute chargers. :mad: :razz: :lol:

[montward]

Hi. New member here. I found out about this last week, and this thread helped me get the 15-min charger at Zellers. Thanks to you RFDers!

So I decided to sign up instead of lurking w/o being registered.

Regrading that dude's claim, I checked out the US WalMart site, and it shows the 30-min charger kit at $27 US, for what it's worth. HomeDEPOT Canada, does not even carry it...

So "NO WAY!" is correct!

Actually, I went to my local Home Depot looking for these 15 min charger kits for $26 bucks.....only ones they had were energizer slim charger kit w/4 AA 1850mAh batteries for $26.88 ......and obviously now, we all know that the original post claiming both Walmart & Home Depot had 15 min charger kits for $26 was inaccurate to say the least.........however, the Home Depot I went to did have the Energizer 30 min charger kit w/ 4 AA batteries (couldnt read the mAh on the batteries the way they were positioned in the packaging) and it showed a new low price from $69.97 to $38.88...so they do in fact carry the 30 minute charger kits in Home Depot B & M Canada

FYI

[gdhannah]

I know it's not the same, but I thought some of the battery geeks would be interested. I noticed an energizer CAR charger with 4x2500 mah AAs at real canadian superstore for $31.99. It comes with both a car adapter and a wall adapter. Claims to charge the batteries in under 3 hours, so it's not as fast, but it's versatile...

[mahjongmaniac]

Just came back from the local Zellers. Either the UPC on the 15 minute charger was wrong or the sale is over. When they scanned it in, it came up as 69.97 or something like that. Then I checked their bedding sale seeing the ad as I was leaving. Up to 50% off. To be honest, I didn't see any 50%. Maybe a manager's special with the suggested retail, our price thing. :|

I'm a little bit ticked off because last time I was there, like 2-3 weeks ago or something when this deal just started, I only checked in the electronics department. Even talked to the guy there, asked him to check the price today. HE probably doesn't remember me but I remember him saying they didn't have any 15-minute chargers. :mad: :razz: :lol:

i think it's safe to say that the deal is DEAD now...

the deal came back last Thurs/Fri, but for 2 days only ppl... (as mentioned back a few pgs in this thread)



OP, plz mark deal as deadl

[OnTheVerge]

Yep, Deal is dead at Zellers, but some members have posted some for sale near cost.

I had my sister check one for me today as she had to get a few toiletries at Zellers. She scanned the only 15 min energizer pack and a 30 min pack (apparently 20+ of those left) and they are both $69.99 = DEAL DEAD.

[ken_ll]

If anyone wants, I have one 15 minute chargers and 4 batteries, unopened (sealed) for the $40.22 with the Zellers receipt. PM me.

This is Ottawa area only. No takers by Friday. Will return to store.

[consumerPI]

1 left for sale - PM me if interested.

If anyone wants, I picked up a few extra sets (before they correct the price error) - 15 minute chargers and 4 batteries and unopened (sealed) that I'll sell at basically cost. The invoice says $40.22, so you can give me $41 if you are a past buyer of mine or if you purchase one of my other for sale items. If not, it's $45. firm.

Pick up only and as a principle, please don't offer me $40, as I'm not going to take any loss on it.

Pick up near 401/Yonge or 401/Keele areas.

[mahjongmaniac]

just a headsup...

for those who missed this deal yet for a two consecutive times, u'll have a THIRD chance at getting this... except at a bit more $$$ price.

Sat 17th - 24th, Zellers will be selling the 30-min charger for $40 this time around. (40% off)

and if history repeats itself, the 15-min charger may well be "mispriced" again at $40...:-0

[Becks]

If anyone wants, I picked up a few extra sets (before they correct the price error) - 15 minute chargers and 4 batteries and unopened (sealed) that I'll sell at basically cost. The invoice says $40.22, so you can give me $41 if you are a past buyer of mine or if you purchase one of my other for sale items. If not, it's $45. firm.

You hoarded a bunch for your own benefit. Why don't you leave them on the shelves so that other people can have a fair crack at paying the same price you paid for them?

[mahjongmaniac]

If anyone wants, I picked up a few extra sets (before they correct the price error) - 15 minute chargers and 4 batteries and unopened (sealed) that I'll sell at basically cost. The invoice says $40.22, so you can give me $41 if you are a past buyer of mine or if you purchase one of my other for sale items. If not, it's $45. firm.

Pick up only and as a principle, please don't offer me $40, as I'm not going to take any loss on it.

Pick up near 401/Yonge or 401/Keele areas.
it'd be nice if u could just sell it for the price u paid for instead of trying to make a profit off ur multiple buys....

[willy]

just a headsup...

for those who missed this deal yet for a two consecutive times, u'll have a THIRD chance at getting this... except at a bit more $$$ price.

Sat 17th - 24th, Zellers will be selling the 30-min charger for $40 this time around. (40% off)

and if history repeats itself, the 15-min charger may well be "mispriced" again at $40...:-0
Again !? .... Looks like they want to clear their stock. Is there a new charger (10 minutes maybe) coming out soon ?

[consumerPI]

I thought that RFDers alreay cleared their stock.

So after tax, it would be $45.00 at Zellers.

Again !? .... Looks like they want to clear their stock. Is there a new charger (10 minutes maybe) coming out soon ?

[consumerPI]

I don't work completely for free. Do you? I'm basically offering it at cost $41 to people who have purchased from me in the past. Isn't that good enough?

it'd be nice if u could just sell it for the price u paid for instead of trying to make a profit off ur multiple buys....

[consumerPI]

Thanks for the tip.

I bought as many as I could thinking that the retailer would fix the price, thus making this unavailable to everyone after they caught on.

They never did fix the price, so here we are. As low as $41 for RFDers from me.

You hoarded a bunch for your own benefit. Why don't you leave them on the shelves so that other people can have a fair crack at paying the same price you paid for them?

[mahjongmaniac]

Again !? .... Looks like they want to clear their stock. Is there a new charger (10 minutes maybe) coming out soon ?

perhaps so if they want to clear the 30min. chargers for the new 15-min chargers...


but too bad the 15-min chargers have prbly been all cleared by RFD :razz:


and a 10min charger would be pretty sweet =D

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I don't work completely for free. Do you? I'm basically offering it at cost $41 to people who have purchased from me in the past. Isn't that good enough?

well, i understand that u wanted to get some for RFDers due to the "price error" that was assumed to be a very limited time deal, but perhaps if u left some there, another RFDer might've had the chance to get in on the deal...


anyways, no hard feelings...

~cheers :)


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btw, bump!... this deal might be "on again" 2moro morning... :razz:

[consumerPI]

I bought as many as I could thinking that the retailer would fix the price, thus making this unavailable to everyone after they caught on.

They never did fix the price, so here we are. As low as $41 for RFDers from me. :)

1 on hold, 2 left for sale.


well, i understand that u wanted to get some for RFDers due to the "price error" that was assumed to be a very limited time deal, but perhaps if u left some there, another RFDer might've had the chance to get in on the deal...

anyways, no hard feelings...

~cheers :)

[KingCreole]

Alive again....

Bought 2 this morning at the New Westminster Zellers. Only now the price is $39.97 each.

There were 2 left that I could see as of 9:30AM.

[thebigbea]

i saw these at superstore for $68.99... :evil:

[wing0]

Alive again....

Bought 2 this morning at the New Westminster Zellers. Only now the price is $39.97 each.

There were 2 left that I could see as of 9:30AM.

what?
again?

[dirk]

$39.97 in Fredericton, NB today. Northside has a few instock.

[consumerPI]

Noi exactly, they jacked the price to $39.97 and there probably aren't too many of the 15 mins ones available. I doubt that they restocked as the Energizer displays in a few stores that I've been in have been dismantled. The remaining stock was put on the shelf usually just reg and 30 min charger kits.

what?
again?

[mahjongmaniac]

Alive again....

Bought 2 this morning at the New Westminster Zellers. Only now the price is $39.97 each.

There were 2 left that I could see as of 9:30AM.

LOL... i was right! :D


so Zellers never bothered to correct their mistakes after all :lol:

[Chookman]

I grabbed one today for a Christmas gift too. I tried to go PM at Canadian Tire for the free $4 in Canadian tire money but the stupid receipt printout from Zellers says 30 minute charger instead of 15 minute.

[wing0]

I grabbed one today for a Christmas gift too. I tried to go PM at Canadian Tire for the free $4 in Canadian tire money but the stupid receipt printout from Zellers says 30 minute charger instead of 15 minute.

lol, if it doesn't say 30 min, then you might not even get it for $40...

[Chookman]

lol, if it doesn't say 30 min, then you might not even get it for $40...

Yes, I understand that point. I was just trying to make a good deal even better.

[miss_swan]

Alive again....

Bought 2 this morning at the New Westminster Zellers. Only now the price is $39.97 each.

There were 2 left that I could see as of 9:30AM.

Hmmmnnn, I thought no one would think of the New West Zellers. No one knows about New West!

Except for KingCreole of course.

I thought about running upstairs for a sec to check for stock while shopping at Kin's downstairs ... but since I already have the La Crosse charger on order I didn't want to tempt myself.

15 mins is nice but hard on the batteries I would imagine. I don't need batteries charged thaaat fast. :)

[mahjongmaniac]

I grabbed one today for a Christmas gift too. I tried to go PM at Canadian Tire for the free $4 in Canadian tire money but the stupid receipt printout from Zellers says 30 minute charger instead of 15 minute.

well, PM isn't impossible... just a bit harder.

u'd have to go to CT asap for PMing to prove that u "just bought it"... and ask the CSRs when phoning (they phone for PMs?) to make sure the Zellers CSR checks the price of the 15-min chargers are in fact $35...

that's how i PMed mine at BB :cheesygri (except i didn't have to buy mine at Zellers 1st... just straight up PM and made sure checking Zellers stock/price was done the way i wanted it... :) )

[trek_junkie]

how much was it with PM?

[Chookman]

well, PM isn't impossible... just a bit harder.


It is when you're dealing with the Zellers here. CT checked my charger, noted that it was exactly the same UPC. They phoned Zellers and read the barcode over the phone to the Zellers CSR. The Zellers CSR responded that the code didn't register in their system. WTF? I had just bought it 2 minutes earlier most likely from the idiot on the other end of the line. (Zellers and CT are within 100 yards of each other.)

[mahjongmaniac]

It is when you're dealing with the Zellers here. CT checked my charger, noted that it was exactly the same UPC. They phoned Zellers and read the barcode over the phone to the Zellers CSR. The Zellers CSR responded that the code didn't register in their system. WTF? I had just bought it 2 minutes earlier most likely from the idiot on the other end of the line. (Zellers and CT are within 100 yards of each other.)

well, i guess YMMV...

maybe u were just at CT at the wrong time of the day spking to the wrong ppl :)

i PMed mine no prblms at BB :cheesygri (they literally followed the directions *i* gave'em :lol: )

i've rarely PMed at CT b4 (at most twice i think)... from what i can remember, both experiences went pretty smoothly tho.

and as for the distance b/t CT and Zellers, u should just tell 1 of their CSRs to walk over there and check the price :lol: (easiest and most effective "proof" of lower price at Zellers).

[teyang]

I just saw the page 9 of TigerDirect's catalogue, they have this 15 min charger sell for $40.99.

[mlc2000]

^ Yep - me too...same charger. only $5 more than the Zellers deal !!

I would've easily paid $41 at TD for this, its an awesome charger !!

[ecaps]

Is it available in store though? If not, shipping to my home in Richmond Hill is 8.99 which kills the deal.

[ken_ll]

I'm in the US right now and I have to give a price comparison to the half price Zellers deal.

In Pinellas Park, FL at Target stores, similar to Zellers, the regular price of the charger is $27.99 US. At Walmart, it is $27.66 and comes with a $2 0ff coupon POS. This one would be $25.66 + 7% tax.

Even with the exchange on the dollar, the prices come in under the $34.99 Cdn at Zellers, not to say anything about the reg price at $69.99 Cdn.

Somebody is making big bucks somewhere, is it Energizer, distributors or the retailer.

[Art]

I'm in the US right now and I have to give a price comparison to the half price Zellers deal.

In Pinellas Park, FL at Target stores, similar to Zellers, the regular price of the charger is $27.99 US. At Walmart, it is $27.66 and comes with a $2 0ff coupon POS. This one would be $25.66 + 7% tax.

Even with the exchange on the dollar, the prices come in under the $34.99 Cdn at Zellers, not to say anything about the reg price at $69.99 Cdn.

Somebody is making big bucks somewhere, is it Energizer, distributors or the retailer.

I have a feeling your looking at the wrong charger. I just looked at the Target site, and found this 3 Hour Charger (http://www.target.com/gp/detail.html/sr=1-11/qid=1135968165/ref=sr_1_11/602-6451130-2586220?%5Fencoding=UTF8&asin=B0000DC4EO) Its 26.99.

There is also this...
8 Hour Charger (http://www.target.com/gp/detail.html/sr=1-12/qid=1135968576/ref=sr_1_12/602-6451130-2586220?%5Fencoding=UTF8&asin=B0000UUR62) Which costs $24.99 after the currency change is about the same as canada.

BUT I did find the 30min charger for 28 bux at walmart Here (http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=2445355)
Still not the 15 min charger tho.

On another note. The source is selling this thing for 80 bux...hahah
Here (http://www.thesourcecc.com/estore/Product.aspx?language=en-CA&catalog=Online&category=Battery+Chargers&product=2318395)

Edit: Humm I could be wrong, seems Tirgerdirect.com has these for $29.99 and .ca for $40.99

[kaycee8877]

so i dont think i have an idea what im talking about since i never buy rechargables buuut ... i was in CT couple nights ago and i picked up a rebate coupon that was just kind of sitting on the shelf that was "up to $13 rebate" ie $10 rebate for 15 minute charger and $3 rebate off pack of 8 AAs

i was also in BB last nite and i saw on the shelf Energizer 15 minute charger with 4 AAs for what i thought said 29.99

i dont remember what kind of batteries and im guessing thats the difference .... any insight?

EDIT : went on the BB website and it says 69.99 so im guessing i just saw that wrong

[north77]

so i dont think i have an idea what im talking about since i never buy rechargables buuut ... i was in CT couple nights ago and i picked up a rebate coupon that was just kind of sitting on the shelf that was "up to $13 rebate" ie $10 rebate for 15 minute charger and $3 rebate off pack of 8 AAs

i was also in BB last nite and i saw on the shelf Energizer 15 minute charger with 4 AAs for what i thought said 29.99

i dont remember what kind of batteries and im guessing thats the difference .... any insight?

I saw those rebate forms for Energizer... they are SPECIFIC to CT purchases tho (CT receipt required).

[OnTheVerge]

Yes, regular non-sale price is between $69.99 to $79.99-The Source has the highest price.

i was also in BB last nite and i saw on the shelf Energizer 15 minute charger with 4 AAs for what i thought said 29.99

i dont remember what kind of batteries and im guessing thats the difference .... any insight?

EDIT : went on the BB website and it says 69.99 so im guessing i just saw that wrong

[consumerPI]

1 left for sale - PM me if interested.
Edit: pending sale


If anyone wants, I picked up a few extra sets (before they correct the price error) - 15 minute chargers and 4 batteries and unopened (sealed) that I'll sell at basically cost. The invoice says $40.22, so you can give me $41 if you are a past buyer of mine or if you purchase one of my other for sale items. If not, it's $45. firm.

Pick up only and as a principle, please don't offer me $40, as I'm not going to take any loss on it.

Pick up near 401/Yonge or 401/Keele areas.

[chump]

I gave this to my brother in law for Christmas and he says it's too big. I can't find the receipt right now to return it so if anyone in Vancouver is interested in picking this up for $40, please PM me. However, if I find the receipt then I'll just return it. Thanks.

[clone]

I'm in the US right now and I have to give a price comparison to the half price Zellers deal.

In Pinellas Park, FL at Target stores, similar to Zellers, the regular price of the charger is $27.99 US. At Walmart, it is $27.66 and comes with a $2 0ff coupon POS. This one would be $25.66 + 7% tax.

Even with the exchange on the dollar, the prices come in under the $34.99 Cdn at Zellers, not to say anything about the reg price at $69.99 Cdn.

Somebody is making big bucks somewhere, is it Energizer, distributors or the retailer.
Agree. Save On Foods has Energizer 30 minutes charger + 4 AA NiMH batteries for $24.99 during Boxing Week. They are making huge profit when selling at regualr price.

[darkman007e]

Just a question like that. They say on the instruction thing that for a full large after 15 minutes I can leave the batteries in the charger than when full charge the light will turn off, but on mines it's always on. Also after 15 minutes to light turn from red to gree and if I wait ten minutes the fan turn off, but the light is still green ? Is it still full charge ?

[OnTheVerge]

Yes.

Just a question like that. They say on the instruction thing that for a full large after 15 minutes I can leave the batteries in the charger than when full charge the light will turn off, but on mines it's always on. Also after 15 minutes to light turn from red to gree and if I wait ten minutes the fan turn off, but the light is still green ? Is it still full charge ?

[alkapone]

for those with Amyzon US contact look there ...They also have a $5 GC with certain Rayovacs...I got the 15min IC3 system along with extra batteries AA amd AAA

[mahjongmaniac]

well, 1stly, thx to DealsSeeker f/ the other Duracell recharger thread, :) , i went by RCSS a couple days ago and found an Energizer coupon (3-in-1 actually) stating that u get up to $9 (total) cashback (MIR) if u purchased Energizer Li batts, or Energizer e2 batts, or an Energizer charger...

i don't quite remember, but it was something like $2, $3, and $4 and that makes up the "up to $9 cash back" promo....

IIRC, the $4 cashback was for ANY Energizer charger.... and on the back of the coupon it does NOT state a specific restriction on purchase date, just that the promo expires sometime next yr ('07)...

i'll have to checkout the coupon again (as i don't quite remember the exact details, terms/conditions)

for those of us who bought it at Zellers (or PMed at BB like me :cheesygri ), well, there's that extra UPC that's sittin' there ... i just thought that this $4 cashback promo would make it more useful :cheesygri



so checkout ur local RCSS's for this energizer coupon (and ... if ur interested, it's time to dig up those receipts and/or box containing UPC ;) )

[kennyt18]

well, 1stly, thx to DealsSeeker f/ the other Duracell recharger thread, :) , i went by RCSS a couple days ago and found an Energizer coupon (3-in-1 actually) stating that u get up to $9 (total) cashback (MIR) if u purchased Energizer Li batts, or Energizer e2 batts, or an Energizer charger...

i don't quite remember, but it was something like $2, $3, and $4 and that makes up the "up to $9 cash back" promo....

IIRC, the $4 cashback was for ANY Energizer charger.... and on the back of the coupon it does NOT state a specific restriction on purchase date, just that the promo expires sometime next yr ('07)...

i'll have to checkout the coupon again (as i don't quite remember the exact details, terms/conditions)

for those of us who bought it at Zellers (or PMed at BB like me :cheesygri ), well, there's that extra UPC that's sittin' there ... i just thought that this $4 cashback promo would make it more useful :cheesygri



so checkout ur local RCSS's for this energizer coupon (and ... if ur interested, it's time to dig up those receipts and/or box containing UPC ;) )


Thanks for the tip. I'll stop by RCSS/Loblaws and look for that coupon.

I always keep my receipts and UPCs. I staple the UPC to the receipt and then I file it away. I've been doing this since 2004 for all my purchases. The main reason why I do it is for insurance purposes. If my house gets robbed, I can prove the value of my goods (with depreciation) and not get screwed by my insurance company. If the thief steals my receipts, then I'm SOL.

[mahjongmaniac]

Thanks for the tip. I'll stop by RCSS/Loblaws and look for that coupon.

I always keep my receipts and UPCs. I staple the UPC to the receipt and then I file it away. I've been doing this since 2004 for all my purchases.

well, i'm not sure if it's v. useful for most RFDers since it's only a $4 cashback promo... and after a stamp, u really only get back ~$3.50... prbly not worth it for some...

but i thought this might be useful for the pennypinchers out there :cheesygri


too bad i don't have a scanner, else i'd scan it and post the coupon img on here.... (a digicam pic might work but i'd think fine print would prbly be barely legible)

The main reason why I do it is for insurance purposes. If my house gets robbed, I can prove the value of my goods (with depreciation) and not get screwed by my insurance company. If the thief steals my receipts, then I'm SOL.

heh... nice thinkin' there ;)

btw, LMAO what kinda thief would steal ur receipts? :lol:

[tchai]

Not sure if reviving an old thread like this make sense.

But has anyone seen those 15 minutes Energizers go on sale lately? Maybe at Zellers again or something??











well, i'm not sure if it's v. useful for most RFDers since it's only a $4 cashback promo... and after a stamp, u really only get back ~$3.50... prbly not worth it for some...

but i thought this might be useful for the pennypinchers out there :cheesygri


too bad i don't have a scanner, else i'd scan it and post the coupon img on here.... (a digicam pic might work but i'd think fine print would prbly be barely legible)



heh... nice thinkin' there ;)

btw, LMAO what kinda thief would steal ur receipts? :lol:

[mahjongmaniac]

Not sure if reviving an old thread like this make sense.

well, i thought s/b would be interested...

btw, i wanna make a correction that the $4 cashback is actually an INSTANT COUPON... , not a MIR.

sorry for my mistake! :o