Need a spare OEM battery? $22.99 - Page 4

Coop1979 · #31 (**permalink**) 11-14-2008, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Kessler

Thats what I was thinking might be the case, China fakes everything now. I'm glad I didn't jump on this.

Just a heads-up, the user with the batteries holding the same serial numbers DID NOT buy his from the auction listed by the OP. So, basically assuming that the battery from the OP's posted auction are the same as the Chinese knock-offs another user purchased from a different eBayer is like assuming that because your 1974 Chevelle was a POS and broke down all the time, that a 2009 Camry would do the same thing.

2kmy477 · #32 (**permalink**) 11-14-2008, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by dallastx

Sounds valid to me...Like i stated in a few post up my batteries want charge, i got my batteries from DealExtreme..I need to get a charger to charge the batteries now from China!

My original Diamond battery was from China.

docangle · #33 (**permalink**) 11-14-2008, 12:59 PM

As I stated above the Batteries DO work, they just will not charge in the phone (only with the included charger) and show 1% battery life on the phone. Good for Backups, but not knowing how much battery life you have left is troublesome.

leanne · #34 (**permalink**) 11-14-2008, 01:59 PM

The battery monitor program that is included with the TC/GF kitchen will show battery life left on my aftermarket battery. It just won't register on the taskbar.

**Riley** · #35 (**permalink**) 11-14-2008, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by docangle

As I stated above the Batteries DO work, they just will not charge in the phone (only with the included charger) and show 1% battery life on the phone. Good for Backups, but not knowing how much battery life you have left is troublesome.

thanks for the info, Just a question since I am just not understanding your response. How do you charge the battery without it being in the phone unless you have a cradle which was in the first ebay bid? I dont see how they could sell a battery that cannot charge in the phone. sorry if I am not being clear, but I wanted to ask you this question.

**eenieMINI** · #36 (**permalink**) 11-15-2008, 05:36 PM

Well, the naysayers were, infact, correct... the battery came. The part number ends 06M instead of 12M and the back of the batter does not look as my original battery. It doesn't read the battery meter and doesn't charge in the phone. I have contacted the seller to return the item as I specifically wanted an OEM battery. I should have waited until someone reported in.. but for those of you who did wait, I'm reporting!

phidong · #37 (**permalink**) 11-15-2008, 07:30 PM

fake fake fake

I got my battery today and as I suspected it is fake. The front and sides look good (notice extra humps on the front though) but the back is a clear giveaway. If you're going to purchase a 3rd party battery that doesn't charge in the phone there is no reason to overpay for this when others are selling 3 for the same price. Now time to attempt to return.

Flibmeister · #38 (**permalink**) 11-15-2008, 08:55 PM

Yup, looks like I lost the bet-- my battery arrived today, does not charge in the phone or show in battery meter. And, the serial number on my battery is identical to the serial number of the battery shown in the post above!

Time to ring somebodies chimes at the seller....

mgk · #39 (**permalink**) 11-17-2008, 08:58 PM

For those that purchased the desktop charging cradle, neither the stock battery nor the one purchased from these guys, fit in the slot in back so it's unusable. The phone does charge when in the cradle. All in all very disappointing. If I had known before purchasing that the seller was igonemobile, I never would have purchased it! I have had bad luck with these guys before. However, they are very good about accepting returns and crediting your account. We just have to pay for postage if package was opened. If package hasn't been opened, you can refuse it or take back to post office and they will credit you. Email ahead of time and tell them what you are doing.

dallastx · #40 (**permalink**) 11-17-2008, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by mgk

For those that purchased the desktop charging cradle, neither the stock battery nor the one purchased from these guys, fit in the slot in back so it's unusable. The phone does charge when in the cradle. All in all very disappointing. If I had known before purchasing that the seller was igonemobile, I never would have purchased it! I have had bad luck with these guys before. However, they are very good about accepting returns and crediting your account. We just have to pay for postage if package was opened. If package hasn't been opened, you can refuse it or take back to post office and they will credit you. Email ahead of time and tell them what you are doing.

If it helps Diamonds Pro's will charge battery. Had friend to test it out with my aftermarket batteries... SO i recommend ordering a battery charger thats states will charge Diamond Pro.