BP-511's from Sterlingtek

[bauerman]

All,

I just wanted to quickly post my experience with Sterlingtek and ordering a recent BP-511 replacement battery for my Digital Rebel. I ordered the battery yesterday morning, 3/23, via their toll free number. (The fact that they have a toll free number that they actually answer is pretty rare these days – and having it staffed with friendly, helpful people is even more out of the ordinary) I asked for the two day shipment via FedEx (only $8.99 – very reasonable) so that I would be sure and have access to the battery prior to the Easter holiday. The battery arrived THIS MORNING. So I basically received overnight shipping for less than 10 bucks – hard to beat that. (I live in Idaho and they are based in New Mexico – probably added to the quicker shipment.)

I was provided a tracking number this morning by Sterlingtek – but only ended up tracking the shipment for an hour or so prior to delivery! This is one of the better service experiences that I have had – well done Sterlingtek.

I also wanted to mention that there was some discussion that these cheaper generic batteries may not have the internal protection circuitry that the more expensive replacements have – but the following statement was a part of the literature that came with my Sterlingtek battery:

“The battery has built-in protection mechanisms that ensure safe operation. Never try to take it apart or modify it in any way. Damaging the protection mechanism creates the risk of overheating, fire and explosion.”

Now I realize that the manufacturer can write anything they want on the sheet of paper – but it does bode well at least for these Sterlingtek batteries that they have some protection circuitry like the more expensive options. I will charge it up tonight and see how things go. I would not hesitate to recommend www.sterlingtek.com for replacement battery orders.

$11.99 for an 1800mAh – great deal.

[mr.photoguy]

and the phone number is .....?

Was this just 1 battery .. sweet deal..
I want 2.

[Todd Jacobsen]

SterlingTek is always selling batteries on EBAY.

[bauerman]

I just ordered one battery in my order - probably should have done more. Their phone number is on their website - but I will give it to you as well - 1-877-742-1700. Give them a call.

[Bruce Watson]

I bought three of them in the fall, they work fine, very good value and I agree, the order and delivery service is exceptional.

[pradeep1]

Yeah, I bought almost all of extra BP511s from these guys.

[scottbergerphoto]

I've read alot of good posts about Sterlingtek. I've also seen a number of posts from people whose batteries died after 6 months. I hope youre one of the lucky ones. I have 4 Power 2000's. I had problems with two of them that were replaced. :cry:
Scott

[bauerman]

Thanks Scott - I hope I am one of the lucky ones as well - although six months of use out of an $11.00 dollar battery would not be the end of the world either... :-)

[tim]

My experiences with them were very good too, I reviewed them for resellerratings and gave them perfect in just about every applicable category.

[michael.luczkow]

everybody loves them. I've got 4. they are great, just buy them!!! :-)

[bauerman]

It's a consensus - Sterlingtek may just be THE place to get replacement BP-511's........ :-)

[JSolie]

Yet another "so far, so good" here. I bought a couple just after I got my 20D. They're now both charged and in the BiG-Ed. I haven't had to do anything with them yet, and I shot all sorts of pictures rapid fire the other day whilst comparing the speed between a Lexar 80X card and a SanDisk Ultra II (not to derail the glow for Sterlingtek, but, fwiw, the Lexar seems faster, & the SanDisk is no slouch either).

-- John

[dphotomania]

Definitly go with them, they ship them fast, you get them quick!! I ordered 6 pay no shipping, and it arrived in less then 4 days. Good site!