Yeah, this has been visited time and time again. BUT times change.

I am looking to repair/replace a Makita 2.6 Ah 12 volt battery. Visiting
PrimeCell I am looking at a rebuild price of $47 + $7 s&h plus at least $7
for me to ship to them. Expense, about $61.

Oddly, you can buy completely new with as high or higher amp ratings for
about the same price or less. I am looking at Battery Barn and can get a
new 12 volt increased amp to 3.0 for $60 shipped.
The new battery has a 1 year warranty as opposed to many rebuilds that
warrant the rebuild any where from 30-90 days.


Similarly Batterybank has the battery new for $48 plus $6 for the first
pound, or $54 shipped. They are out of my battery until the middle of
March.

IT seems a no brainer to go new. Although this is not genuine Makita,
neither is the rebuild.

Any thoughts or suggestions?