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I know there was an issue a while back with counterfeit batteries on places like Amazon. Is there a good place to buy 18650's?

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago

They are liable to vent (where they overheat and off-gas dangerously) and/or explode. Stay away from counterfeits like your life depends on it, because it very well may.