Cheap NiCd cordless phone batteries in GTA?

[Rehan]

I'm looking for a replacement battery for an old phone... the battery is basically the type pictured at http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...&category=33931 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3070545944&category=33931) -- three 1/2 AA size cells, 3.6v total, and that specific type of connector.

The sell for about $1-$2 USD on eBay, but shipping of $5+ kinda kills the deal. Is there any local source in the Toronto area where I could get it cheaply?

[Sash[DSL]]

Anyone? I have an old Vtech phone, would like to get a new battery for it. Radioshack seems to have something like it for $20

[hackex]

There are a bunch of electronic shops on Matheson Blvd E, west of Dixie rd. You can prolly get one from there for 5 bux.

[Rehan]

Wow, this is a pretty old thread. :razz:

I did end up finding the battery I needed...I got it from A Buck or Two for $2-$3. Their stock varies from location to location, but check your nearest store (if there is one in your area) to see if they have the kind you need.

[Sash[DSL]]

thanks for the lead. I doubt buck or two would have a website - any idea if there's one in North York? Like around Finch stn or something?

[Rehan]

']thanks for the lead. I doubt buck or two would have a website - any idea if there's one in North York? Like around Finch stn or something?
Let your fingers do the walking.
http://www.yellowpages.ca/searchBusiness.do?srchtype=business&city=North+York&sType=simpleSearch&action=homeSearch&step=getDirectory&Se=smp&what=Buck+Or+Two

[hackex]

I doubt a battery from buck or two is as good as the one you would find in an electronics store..........just my opinion. :|

[Rehan]

I doubt a battery from buck or two is as good as the one you would find in an electronics store..........just my opinion. :|I've seen the exact same batteries on the shelf at Telephone Depot for $20. Even if the $2 batteries don't last as long as the $20 ones from Radio Shack, they're still a better value.

[me!]

i recently replaced two of my nicad phone batteries with a modded nimh battery pack design i found out here in an old RFD thread.

both phones work awesome now, no problems.