He doesn't want to buy the whole pack....

[Ree]

We sell all kinds of batteries in 2-packs.

They're cheaper in the multi-packs, of course.

I can understand that someone wouldn't want to buy more than they need. Batteries do have a shelf life.
What's the point of buying 4 batteries and only using 1, then, a year or so later, when you go to get one of those extra 3 out of the junk drawer they're all dead.


And, the answer to the buns vs hot dog dilemma is that buns are sold by the dozen, while hot dogs are sold by the pound. It usually takes about 8 standard sized weiners to make a pound.

[Crosshair]

Batteries do have a shelf life.
What's the point of buying 4 batteries and only using 1, then, a year or so later, when you go to get one of those extra 3 out of the junk drawer they're all dead.

Batteries are good for almost 10 years. Keep them in their own container and don't throw them in with the paper clips/other metal stuff so they short out and leak all over. (It's a mess to clean up.)

[Ree]

Batteries are good for almost 10 years.

True, but a lot depends on how long they have sat on the shelf in the store, too.
Not all batteries put date codes on.

I have bought batteries right off the shelf and they have been duds, and I often get packs of batteries on my returns desk that a staff member has found on the shelf, leaking right into the pack.

[RogueOne]

When will they ever learn?? Having a backup on batteries is a GOOD thing. *sigh* My work is never done.

Reminds me to pick up more batteries for lightsaber. Anyone know where I can buy only 3 AAs?

[Crosshair]

Anyone know where I can buy only 3 AAs?

OOOO, one of my pet peves. I LOVE LED flashlights. Two things will make me disregard a model from consideration:

1. Takes an odd number of batteries. (Doesn't count if it takes only one battery.)
2. Takes those expensive lithium batteries.

I own quite a few LED flashlights. All of them take either 1 or 2 AA or AAA batteries. (I try and use rechargables in them whenever possible) My brother owns one of those lithium powered flashlights. He loves it, but always complains about the cost of batteries for it. Plus, guess what is most common when you REALLY need a flashlight? Yup, AA or AAA batteries.

[stickycoins]

I get all kinds of people that come in and ask if we sell "loosies"(single cigarettes). No, we don't. It's illegal in Virginia. Then they ask me for one of mine. I refuse. I'm not going to give every bum on the street my smokes THAT I PAY FOR. Get a job or stop smoking.

[AFpheonix]

I've had crazy meth heads ask me if they could buy a single syringe. Nope, buy it in a 10 pack or not at all. And go far, far away, please. Yick.

[CanadaGirl]

I've had crazy meth heads ask me if they could buy a single syringe. Nope, buy it in a 10 pack or not at all. And go far, far away, please. Yick.

Ew! Can't they just get one from their dealer? Well, since it's such a dirty habit, why not one found in an alley?

[Special Patrol Group]

Ew! Can't they just get one from their dealer? Well, since it's such a dirty habit, why not one found in an alley?

Blah, move to Australia, with the needle exchange program you can get as many as you want for free. Too bad there isn't actually any "exchange" involved, just through your old needles away in parks and playgrounds and pick up new clean ones.

Pet peeve from working in a supermarket was picking needles out of the trolley bay with tongs when there is a damn sharps bin across the bloody road

[counterjockey]

I got curious, and did a quick inventory of my apartment. Flashlights: two batteries apiece. Camera, two batteries that last about four, maybe five seconds. Remotes, two batteries apiece. Little crappy electric shaver, two batteries. Alarm clock: two batteries. Laser pointer: two hearing-aid type batteries. (a tangent, but is there a finer cat toy on the market? Is there? Hell no.)

What the hell would this guy have that runs on just one battery, his ass-vibrator or something?

[symposes]

Its easy.
When that one battery dies, instead of rummaging around their house for that other battery from the 2-pack. They will drive back to the store, and complain that they want a single battery. Then complain about the inconvience of it all.


Also, if you put batteries in the freezer, it prevents the chemical reaction that causes them to generate power, which can preserve the battery, in essence increasing its shelflife, just remember to let them thaw before you use them.

[Banrion]

OOOO, one of my pet peves. I LOVE LED flashlights. Two things will make me disregard a model from consideration:

1. Takes an odd number of batteries. (Doesn't count if it takes only one battery.)
2. Takes those expensive lithium batteries.

My dad, who is also an LED addict, has found the perfect place for the little lithium batteries. BIG LOTS! Now they don't sell the batteries, but they have laserpointers with 8 or 10 shapes of dies with them. These laser pointers come with 3 of the lithium batteries. Total cost for the laserpointer $1.99. Whenever we go in there he buys all they have, and usually keeps one or two pointers for cat toys, the rest get tossed, and the batteries get kept. Cheapest lithium batteries on the market!

[protege]

What the hell would this guy have that runs on just one battery, his ass-vibrator or something?

Maybe he has one of those tiny Maglites, or a cheap travel clock that only takes a single AA or C battery? Even if he does, I can't see the point of buying a single battery. I'd rather have additional ones on hand in case one dies. BTW, does Radio Shack still offer the "free battery" card?

[AforElephant]

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I find that usually clients are prepared to pay extra as long as they get the exact quantities that they want.

We sell loads of items singles that come bulk packed (a bag of cable ties, or crimp connectors - bulk 1000pcs and it takes ages to sell one at a time). Obviously if the client just wants a couple he'll have to fork out an X amount % more. If they buy a 100 pack then they get a massive discount. The same applies to the batteries...after all we're doing them a favour not fobbing off on to them pack multiples.

Same applies to cables. We get these from the factories in 100 metre reels or 500 metres BUT we sell by the meter (the more expensive large gauge cables we even sell half metres) Some of my suppliers don't undertand how we make a living by selling by the metre....but as I pointed out to a representitive that was visiting, there's more profits in selling by the metre actually. If they buy a whole reel they save my salespeople the time to measure and cut so the client gets a good discount.

Most clients appreciate this...others don't...I live for the ones that appreciate it, the other's I'll see in hell.

[Becks]

SC: *whining some more* Oh, I hate Marlboros. Can't I just buy one Camel Filter? You sell cigars one at a time, why won't you just sell me one Camel Filter?

I get all kinds of people that come in and ask if we sell "loosies"(single cigarettes). No, we don't. It's illegal in Virginia.

I think selling single cigarettes is illegal in LOTS of places. (Some places do it anyway, though, to younguns who aren't of age, but that's another story...)

If people come up to me and ask for a cigarette, I tell them that they have to pay me. Usually between 50 cents and a dollar each. Hey, eventually that adds up, I can buy another pack, AND make a profit on it.