I use a number of rechargeable batteries around the house. Stair lights, flashlights, magnifying glasses with LED, etc. Hey, YOU try getting around with one eye. Anyway, I've become spooked about Lithium ion, what with the whole "didn't I tell you I explode and catch fire?" thing, so I use Ni-mh. Reliable, I keep a bunch of cheapies in rotation. Only some started to die, and I was getting tired of chasing, so I stepped up to someone's Basic line. 12 AAA batteries. NOT Lithium Ion.

12 AAA batteries. Came in a box the size of a CBid 5-15 pack. Inside of that, sealed box with company smile and name. Managed to defeat security tape, inside box is a cardboard placeholder. Inside of that, 2 packs of 6 batteries, wrapped in plastic.

How much of the jungle namesake of yours died to send me what usually comes in a bubble envelope? Was the Basic pamphlet on philosophy and advertising necessary when I'm already buying your damned product? Why were these things wrapped and packaged as if they were six figure watches? Why was there a giant sticker on the side of the box that read "Lithium Ion Batteries" with a federally-mandated warning they could not be sent via airlines when they are not Lithium ion? Why did the UPS guy (who rarely stops, as they usually hand off to the local P.O.) not use tongs and wear a hazmat suit?

Yeah, I'd bitch if they were delivered in damaged condition. However, I think this elaborate setup (I neglected to mention an additional cardboard piece to hold the display) could have shipped quail eggs intact. Just nuts.

White flag#cardboardoutrage!!!

You see to be a little over the top on this.

Love that the cardboard manufacturers association, or whatever, is running TV ads now.....as if there's some huge downturn in cardboard use lately

Sorry I was so loquacious. Still trying to ID 1-87 last few allergies and my brain feels like it's filled with pudding some days.

But still...

Wrong forum noob.

Chit, you're right. In my defense, I am blind in one eye and need cataract surgery on the other, and as noted, was in the middle of an allergic reaction.

Damn, I hope I get this stuff sorted out before I go insane. Yes, it may already be too late.

Huh? I'm in your brain now? When did this happen? Why didn't anyone tell me? Hello?
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LOL Just the pudding. No mittens. Tapioca, to be specific. And any time you'd like to vacate, feel free. Might be nice to have my brain back and functioning (well, nice for me, anyway).