If you folks need a good online battery and lighting vendor, try

these companies:

http://www.batteryjunction.com (great selection on lights AND batteries)

They have excellent prices for batteries of all types, including rechargeables.

Bought many items from them. They are prompt and their service is excellent.

Another one that I have done business with is:

http://www.lighthound.com ( great light selection)

Their service is also excellent.

Hope this helps the folks that have to buy batteries from brick and mortar stores at inflated prices.