Source of 18650 batteries

Well - here we are heading to dark evenings and grey commutes ...
My trusty Cateye Nanoshot+ is finally giving up - well, the battery is - it still works, just not for so long.
My cheapo Cree Torch is worse though - not surprising given I paid next to nothing for the battery some years ago ... so qq before I go and find one on ebay or amazon - does anyone have a suggestion for a good place to get a 18650 battery from - a quick look at amazon this morning suggests that they are varying capacity (for the same size) - anywhere from 2000mAh to 3400mAh - obviously, the bigger the better, but the numbers need to be reliable too...
and just in case - has anyone replaced a battery on a nanoshot+ ? the light is still excellent - it's just the battery that's failing.
My trusty Cateye Nanoshot+ is finally giving up - well, the battery is - it still works, just not for so long.
My cheapo Cree Torch is worse though - not surprising given I paid next to nothing for the battery some years ago ... so qq before I go and find one on ebay or amazon - does anyone have a suggestion for a good place to get a 18650 battery from - a quick look at amazon this morning suggests that they are varying capacity (for the same size) - anywhere from 2000mAh to 3400mAh - obviously, the bigger the better, but the numbers need to be reliable too...
and just in case - has anyone replaced a battery on a nanoshot+ ? the light is still excellent - it's just the battery that's failing.
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Anyway, your city/tow/village will most likely have at least 2 or three vape shops, new ones seem to be popping up all the time.
If not look for Samsung 30Q or Sony VT5 or VTC6
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I do vape, have since the early days. Batteries are crucial, and loads on Ebay etc are re wraps of censored batteries in good battery wraps. Avoid anything with fire in the name for a start. Most Chinese battery companies totally lie about capacity.
For a torch you don't need high amps, so go for capacity. Like the Samsung 30Q or Sony VTC6. The Fogstar brand batteries are also supposed to be excellent. The 3500 would suit. High capacity, low (but genuine amps)
As a rule, genuine Samsung, Sony and LG batteries tend to be honest about specs.
I only use these guys, legit, their prices are competitive. and they send free stuff with orders.
https://www.fogstar.co.uk/
This guy tests for actual ratings over claimed ratings. He updates monthly, so this link will only work until the end of the month.
https://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/attac ... eg.761345/
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Including Uranusfire.
Hardly seems much point when the prices are no better than reputable local seller.
Lithium batteries can be dangerous. Not worth penny pinching on batteries and decent chargers.
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I've previously used torchy on ebay for my Samsung 18650s, but will check out fogstar in future!
Don't ever go on amazon reviews; they are played to death.
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