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The Radio Shack where I grew up gave out free batteries once a month. I did a science fair project that compared how good Radio Shack batteries were to Duracel
by steven2012 12y ago
The Radio Shack where I grew up gave out free batteries once a month. I did a science fair project that compared how good Radio Shack batteries were to Duracell, etc, and they were superior by far. It's sad that they are basically dead, but it's the Circle of Life, I suppose, and a good reminder to never rest on your laurels or take it for granted.
- Finster 12y agoI worked at the Shack in 2000, and the batteries really were superior. Not sure if they still are, but even the NiMH batteries were superior to a lot of the other brands out at the time. I don't know how they'd compare to Eneloops, now, though.
- michaelcampbell 12y agoYup, when I was a kid my local RS had the 'battery of the month' club. I remember the card they'd punch and everything. The town was small so the guy knew all of us so we couldn't cheat (although none of us would have even considered it). I remember being excited to get my free 9v every month. Simpler times.
- webnrrd2k 12y agoI was a member of the Battery of the Month Club, too. The local Radio Shack was next to a record store named Licorice Pizza, and they usually had a jar of free licorice next to the register. I'd swing by, get some red licorice, then go next door and pick up a free battery.