Just received fba and the battery is stamped 10/2012 i believe these batteries have a 2-3 yr shelf life. does that mean this one is already on its way
1545831
This same battery I purchased did not have a date on it, however after two months it looked like an hour glass, so no return. If this is two years old at this point it might already be dead.
1545832
hito be honest i don't know, maybe is when it was manufactured but you can send it back to them and have them replaced it
2148302
Mine just arrived on 16 June 2015 and the code on them are 1215 meaning they were made just a few months ago in the 12th week of this year 2015. Very fresh batteries. Good for 10 years.
1726702
I believe these units were first offered about four years ago. The units currently offered could be of recent manufacture, and the batteries might possibly be fresh. My units are about four years old, and all the batteries seem to work just fine. You would want to contact the merchant directly to answer this question, as there is no way for this user to know for sure about how long these units have been awaiting a sale.
1378063
Fresh batteries should have an expiration of 5 years into the future. If I received batteries less than 4 years I would return them. Thats just me...
31846
I ordered mine... Oh, a while back... maybe 18 months ago. They're still fresh. If you get batteries that are near their expiration dates, I imagine Amazon would let you return them to keep a happy customer.
2200372
hello jboo I got some of these batteries and it says on the back "use by 2023" so they will store along time I`m guessing
793190
I ordered these batteries and I assure you, they were "fresh". The expiration date is in 2015. They are new batteries and they work great! I hope this helps....I was wondering the same thing, since they are less than half of what i can find them for locally :)
2229867
If you check the back side of the unit you will see a label which has various pieces of information including a manufactured date. I quite sure you'll find it is probably six or more years old. That being the case, the unit must be replaced. It's useful life has been reached. It is designed to be this way. New batteries will make no difference.
655354
It all depend on the freshness of the battery. 03-2020 is the expiration date. 1111A is the manufacture date code which stand for Made in November of 2011. The latest batteries are currently manufactured in 2014 and should have 12-2024 expiration date and xx14A (xx = month) date code. Newer battery has more capacity and longer shelf-life. Each seller may have different dated stock so be sure to check the description for the item condition. You may have to ask the seller directly if the info is not listed.
1765682
wow, i just now looked at what i got and mine had 12/17/2010. You better ask the seller if you are indeed going to get that kind of battery because they don't usually give you what is posted on the site. better be sure before buying.
1382195
I don't see were it says that but it's most likely the date of manufacture. I got a set of these a while back (2011) and each individual battery has the date (01-2021) stamped on them. 10 year shelf life. ^_^
447146
I think it depends on who the distributer is at time of purchase; they seem to change over time. The last batch of these batteries I received did not have expiration dates printed on either the battery or its packaging. I don't recall ever seeing dates physically printed on the batteries, although I have seen them printed on the packaging. But you'll have to trust the date on the packaging is correct, especially if the packaging looks like "re-packaging". The best way to tell if the battery you are about to use is fully charged (or check the batteries when you receive them, like I do) is to use a simple, inexpensive voltmeter that has either an analog or digital scale that measures at least 3.6 volts.
1069704
I dont know because I am not a seller, I am a buyer, I am being using these batteries without Any problems in more than 24 months
417492
It didn't say that it wasn't new when i purchased the battery. I assumed that it was new. It sure doesnt work like a new battery though. It is better (slightly) than a dying battery which is what a had at the time. So, if you looking for a slight upgrade for the cost; it is a good deal.
1382190
I am not sure but I would assume that it would be the date of manufacture. I say this because the 123A batteries have a 10 year shelf life and that's why our fire dept bought the lites and batteries for our professional use. I mauy be wrong and it may be use by date but the ones I bought are full power and I've had no problems with them. Hope this helps.
2177799
Do you mean 10 years? My Mom had her original for years and I think she somehow wore it down early. But it was still years. This puppy is working great so far. And at this price the battery is essentially free. :-)She was having reception/dropped calls issues. Her house is on a mountain. She said she thinks the connection is getting sketchier because of the battery not holding as much of a charge. I said I don't think so. Well we got this replacement battery and the call reliability seems a lot better. Go figure.
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I bought AAA batteries from this seller in October 2014. The listing says 10 years, and that is why I bought from him. These batteries are dated March 2021. They were available elsewhere on ---- for two dollars less with the same date. I contacted the seller and asked for a $2.00 refund. He blamed Amazon for the "10 year shelf life statement" and did not respond until I filed a return request with Amazon for a not as described product. Since this happened, I see the listing has not been corrected. This speaks for the seller's integrity in my opinion.