[muawiyah]

it's a trick they play with airplanes. i know, not everybody knows about them.......,

The batteries still have to packed according to IATA rules, and there are quantities limited for devices shipped in bulk.

[TXnMA]

Yep, FedEx and UPS tracking is pretty amazing.

BTW, the article gives the secret for shipping Li-ion batteries:Do not charge them! Only those with a near-full charge have the power to explode and cause firesl Besides, when they are installed in a device, there is little likelihood of them getting against something and shorting (and causing a fire).

Shipping them fully-charged -- in bulk -- is invitation to disaster!

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Apple rcently shipped to me (@ no charge) a replacement for the three-year old battery in my MacBook Pro. The instructions included, "Charge fully before using..."