SterlingTek LP-E6 & charger on sale through Amazon

Just went to buy another LP-E6 battery & charger from SterlingTek for an upcoming trip and noticed while going through the check-out that it was only $20.49 (shipping included).
I was kinda puzzled at first because the battery is $13.99 and the charger is $14.99, then I noticed a promotion discount of $13.85. It only applies the discount if you buy a battery & charger.

Not too bad for a SterlingTek battery and charger ($15.13 + $5.36 shipping), even cheaper if you have Amazon Prime.

Edit: added links...

http://www.amazon.com …rds=sterlingtek​+batteries

http://www.amazon.com …o00_s00_i01?ie=​UTF8&psc=1

vince_ross wrote in post #16716244
Just went to buy another LP-E6 battery & charger from SterlingTek for an upcoming trip and noticed while going through the check-out that it was only $20.49 (shipping included).
I was kinda puzzled at first because the battery is $13.99 and the charger is $14.99, then I noticed a promotion discount of $13.85. It only applies the discount if you buy a battery & charger.

Not too bad for a SterlingTek battery and charger ($15.13 + $5.36 shipping), even cheaper if you have Amazon Prime.

LINKS? Not showing up in a search of Amazon.

vince_ross wrote in post #16716244
Just went to buy another LP-E6 battery & charger from SterlingTek for an upcoming trip and noticed while going through the check-out that it was only $20.49 (shipping included).
I was kinda puzzled at first because the battery is $13.99 and the charger is $14.99, then I noticed a promotion discount of $13.85. It only applies the discount if you buy a battery & charger.

Not too bad for a SterlingTek battery and charger ($15.13 + $5.36 shipping), even cheaper if you have Amazon Prime.

Edit: added links...

http://www.amazon.com …rds=sterlingtek​+batteries

http://www.amazon.com …o00_s00_i01?ie=​UTF8&psc=1

You trust that gear with your camera ?

archer1960 wrote in post #16716282
You trust that gear with your camera ?

Absolutely, I have used SterlingTek batteries for many years in 5 different cameras.

vince_ross wrote in post #16716290
Absolutely, I have used SterlingTek batteries for many years in 5 different cameras.

Ok, I've never heard of them.

vince_ross wrote in post #16716290
Absolutely, I have used SterlingTek batteries for many years in 5 different cameras.

As do I with my 60D which uses the exact battery mentioned.

Thanks for the links!

archer1960 wrote in post #16716282
You trust that gear with your camera ?

Yes. Been using it for my cameras and don't have a problem with it at all. If you read the forums, lots of praise for SterlingTek and Wasabi batteries.

archer1960 wrote in post #16716293
Ok, I've never heard of them.

Some of the companies out there you have to be really careful with, they will use really cheap (junk) cells in their battery packs and try to pawn them off as OEM replacements.

SterlingTek has actually been around for quite a while, I think the first I remember hearing of them was about 10 years ago.

It's always good to have recommendations for a reliable second source; thanks for the comments on the SterlingTek and Wasabi.

I'm well aware of the issues with some junk 3rd party cells, especially with Lithiums (and their fire hazard); that's why I asked the question in the first place.

Thanks for the information. I just ordered mine. I have used SterlingTek batteries since I bought my 40D in 2007 and have never had a problem with them. I have an older SterlingTek that I purchased for my 7D and it does not show charge level with my 5DIII, however, I understand the newer batteries show all the information with the 5DIII so I will know soon. All of the SterlingTek batteries I have owned charged with my Canon chargers and this is the first STK charger I have purchased.

SterlingTek batteries/chargers are first-rate as long as you buy them from ST or a reputable seller like Amazon; in other words, a path that minimizes the chance of getting rebranded stuff. I have been using them for years also, and no problems whatsoever.

My Sterlingtek LP-E6 batteries have retained their recharge ratings better than the OEM battery that came with my 60D. Since I'm using a battery grip, I have 3 of the Sterlingtek's..... all of them have been stellar.

archer1960 wrote in post #16716293
Ok, I've never heard of them.

They're just rebranded chinese knock offs with their name on them. But hey they work just fine, no problems with my DSLR and mirrorless. A little over two years on my first set.

Sterlingtek FTW. Never had a problem with them on my 7D or 6D.