Thanks for this, Maxwell. Particular stores jacked up the prices of some things people needed to prepare for hurricane Sandy. When our flashlight busted, I went out to get a small Maglight, and the price on one that takes 2 AAs was $20 at one store, $22 at another. They usually go for about $10 around here.

Maglite has agreements with a few battery manufacturers if you ever have damage from leaking cells. I wish I had know this years ago.