- Sat Aug 13, 2005 11:24 am
#6593
I recently ordered (3) 1000 mAh batteries (great batteries at a great price, BTW)!). They arrived safe and sound in a padded mailer. The interesting thing was that the 3 batteries where just rattling around inside the package, along with a pair of pliers that I ordered.
I was really surprised that the battery's contact's weren't shielded in any way. Usually great care is taken when shipping to make sure the batteries can't short to one another, or to something else in the package. (Have you ever seen what happen's when a big LiPo pack shorts? It's not pretty.).
Was this an anomoly? or is this standard shipping practice from Spark Fun? If I was the Post Office, I'd be worried.....
I was really surprised that the battery's contact's weren't shielded in any way. Usually great care is taken when shipping to make sure the batteries can't short to one another, or to something else in the package. (Have you ever seen what happen's when a big LiPo pack shorts? It's not pretty.).
Was this an anomoly? or is this standard shipping practice from Spark Fun? If I was the Post Office, I'd be worried.....
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