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Old Sep 11, 2023 | 02:17 PM
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Went to my local interstate shop and was getting their $210 battery. The sales person said they have scratch and dent brand new ones for $60. The battery looked great to me and the salesperson as it was new, we couldn't even find a ding on it. Maybe a small ding on the metal post... Has anyone else went with the new scatch and dent battery route and saved $100 or more?
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Old Sep 11, 2023 | 02:58 PM
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I would take it.
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I did. Scratch and dent stuff is a great deal especially if you ain't gonna see it.
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I'm suspicious because I never heard of a battery scratch and dent but I'd probably buy it for $150.00 less. Especially if it was new and had the factory warranty... What a deal...
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Originally Posted by STerasedU
Went to my local interstate shop and was getting their $210 battery. The sales person said they have scratch and dent brand new ones for $60. The battery looked great to me and the salesperson as it was new, we couldn't even find a ding on it. Maybe a small ding on the metal post... Has anyone else went with the new scatch and dent battery route and saved $100 or more?
I've been using Interstate batteries for many years with their "blems". I guess they are the same. Had no problems at all.
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