No Manufacturer Packaging - Possibly Counterfeit
First, I adore Sanyo Eneloop batteries.  However, I doubt seriously the authenticity of the product I received from this listing.  On 27 July 2012, I ordered 16 AA Sanyo Eneloop batteries sold by Thomas Distributing and fulfilled by Amazon.  The description of the product at the time of my purchase stated, "comes as four four-packs (a total of 16 batteries) with TWO FREE 8 Cell Battery Holders".<br /><br />However, when I received the product, it was 16 loose batteries packaged in aftermarket plastic holders wrapped loosely in plastic with a crudely printed label (please see the image I posted).  No manufacturer packaging was included.  I am concerned that I received a counterfeit product or that the product at least was not new.  Given the limited lifespan of the product, I could not accept the batteries in this condition and returned the order under the reasoning that the product I received did not match the product description.  I appreciate greatly Amazon's return process in which they pay for return shipping in cases like these.<br /><br />Based on other reviews, I cannot say that every battery sold via this listing is counterfeit or lacking in any other way.  However, the delivery of the correct product is clearly inconsistent and I am no longer comfortable ordering my favorite batteries from online vendors including those on Amazon.  I would rather drive over an hour to my nearest local vendor and purchase them there.  Eneloop has its own web site where you can locate your nearest local vendor.  I really wish Amazon would carry these directly from the manufacturer and do away with the inconsistent vendors.<br /><br />Edit: This listing is more expensive, but appears to be sold directly by Amazon rather than a third-party vendor (it's worth the price difference to me if I get what I'm paying for):[[ASIN:B005C2Z68M SANYO NEW 1500 eneloop 16 Pack AA Ni-MH Pre-Charged Rechargeable Batteries]]
Rating: 1 stars