Batteries Plus Bulbs

All the associate were helpful. Josh in particular answered any questions I had. Friendly service and was able to get what I needed.

I went into BPB today to have the battery in my Iphone replaced. After speaking to people at the downtown Apple Store (which will be summed up in a different review), I decided on BPB because they offer a good warranty on parts and labor. Since there are so many cheap batteries out there, I figured the added cost of labor would be worth the added confidence that their product was backed by a larger company than Joe’s Fly By Night Battery Replacement (apologies if that’s actually a real company (for more than one reason)).
Anyway, I made an appointment online the night before and received a $ 10 off coupon which made the service a little more reasonable. Once inside I discussed the issue with a couple of the guys, who obviously had experience with similar issues and also a similar dislike of the language that Apple uses to basically show you the door. «Overconsumed» battery? What is that?
Before opening the phone up, which Apple was afraid to do, we discussed symptoms. And then the guy was like «well the only way to know is to take a look» Again, something Apple didn’t want to do because of liability. He got it open, no problem, found that the battery was indeed enlarged, replaced it and closed the whole thing back up in a few minutes. I was there for only 36 minutes total. The actual switch just took a few minutes and much of the rest of the time was spent speaking to the knowledgable and funny outside sales rep. She is part of the family that owns the franchise. If you ever need bulbs for your commercial business, you should call her, although, sorry I didn’t catch her name!
Long story short, good work, fair-​ish price, knowledgable staff, no attitude, and reassurance that the back their work and products. The only reason they don’t get 5 stars is that the appoinment I went to the trouble of making wasn’t obviously in their system. But that didn’t matter today since I walked right in and got helped.

Amazing service. I had bought and left behind a packet of batteries and they had kept it for me for more than a week. And I had a problem with a fancy charger I had bought, which they carefully explained and then went out of their way to set me up so it worked – something that was my problem, not theirs. I really appreciate them. Great problem-​solvers.

I went into get a battery replaced for my watch that I had just gotten replaced by them a couple weeks earlier. The battery was low quality? Not sure. The customer service representative «Rob» gave me professional service with no hassle. The process Took less than three minutes and he informed me that it was «on the house». SWEET! Wasn’t expecting that…
I then asked about some recessed LED lighting they had on display. He gave me knowledgeable information and informed me there was rebates and discounts associated with that product. I ended up saving $ 60 overall on the purchase and I’m very pleased. This is how traditional commerce should be. Will definitely be back again.
Thanks Rob!

I bought a watch battery for my 11 year old daughter’s analog watch 2 months ago and the battery died. The prior battery which came with the watch lasted 2 years. I took the watch and battery to the Broadway store in which I purchased the battery thinking that the battery was defective and they would replace this. I was told that since I did not buy the lifetime warranty for the battery that they would not replace this and I would have to purchase a new one. I was also told that they stand behind their batteries and that the problem was likely the watch which was draining the battery too much. Sure! I will never purchase anything from this business again.

They were out of stock on my $ 79 laptop battery. I found one on ebay, new, for $ 11.30

This Battery and Bulbs is in Vancouver, WA at 1218 N.E. 88^th St across from Winn Co. on Hwy.99, not the one that comes up on Unilocal!
Needed a battery for a hand held weed wacker. None available so these folks took our old battery and rebuilt it perfectly. Great service and so nice with whom to deal. Highly recommend this location for sales and service.

If you can’t seem to find that battery that you have never seen before, then come here they got it all.

The car battery was dead.
We had jumped the battery to get it to the store. Along with the car. They’re kind of a package deal. Car /​battery. Battery /​car. I like the symmetry.
Went into the store. Told the guy my problems. He sold me a battery. Lent me the tools I needed to get the job done there in the parking lot. Came out a couple of times when I got stuck. Jiggled wires. Moved things. Sold me a cap to size the terminals properly.
Ya. It was a good day. Well, 24 minutes and some odd second.
These guys ain’t no RadioShack, battery of the month club. I like the cut of their jib.

Been here twice and this place is the best. When I couldn’t get my car jump started, I thought I had to replace the battery. Batteries Plus told me that the battery is completely discharged and got it charged up in 2 days. They called me to let me know that the battery was ready for pickup. Best service in town!

Twice I’ve been here.
Great Service, very functional store with personal technical help added.
1^st time was to try and rescue a drowned phone. The advice was great. It was not fixed here, but the fella behind the counter took his time to work with me–
2^nd time in I just was looking to replace some headphones so I could field calls while driving. The young man showed me what they offered. It was a nice simple set $ 9.99. I went for it and they really seem to work out. I am very specific about headphone buds and how they fit in my ear —-so whether it’s a nine dollar purchase or a 40 dollar purchase, they have to fit a certain way. Anyway, the service was sincere and solid for such a dinky purchase.
Thanks for offering friendly, helpful service. I highly recommend if you have any tech issues or some problem solving. They have some quirky stuff in here as well. Stocking Stuffers!

Car batteries? YES! Go here.
Thought the wife’s car battery had a little more time left on it. After jumping it so she could drive across town, it wouldn’t hold a charge. Batteries Plus was close and open which were our only criteria at the time. Glad this was the case! Sales staff was super helpful, even loaning me tools and helping me figure out exactly how to connect the new battery (Audi TT, battery is in the trunk and there are a few non-​traditional connections required). Don’t dick around in other stores — all these guys do is batteries, they know their stuff, and are personable AND intelligent. Seriously, Go here.

I went in today and was treated very poorly by the sales guy. They had the battery I needed, but I just couldn’t bring myself to give my money to such an rude and arrogant jerk. I’m not a particularly sensitive person, but I’ll drive across town to get my batteries elsewhere.

Extremely helpful staff. Personable and will go the extra mile to ensure you get the best deal.

I thought I needed a battery
watch, but Mr. Battery checked it and it was still fully charged. He spent maybe ten minutes cleaning the space where the back goes, so there would be a good seal, then he wrestled with a teeny gasket till it was all better. BONUS: No Charge! Go there now. He says they also have the light bulbs that give you good ideas. If I’d needed a battery, they have a lifetime option that costs less than having two new batteries put in at Fred Meyer!

I went in today to ask about laptop batteries and was met by an very rude customer «assistant».
I would like to go into a technology store and see a really helpful salesperson instead of a snob, who thinks he/​she is the only one who knows all about all things computer and electronic. Get over yourselves, guys and be a REAL help !!
C.L., Portland

This place was fantastic. It’s been years since I’ve interacted with a salesperson who knew more than I did. They were able to find the correct battery for my needs in less than 30 seconds, and were able to help me find an obscure mini light bulb that I haven’t been able to buy anywhere else. The staff was friendly, helpful, and clearly knew what they were doing. As a first time customer, I was very impressed.

I’ve been here three times in the last week to find headlights for my car and a bulb for my fridge – when the headlight turned out to be the wrong kind, they accepted a return even though I’d opened the package. All the different guys I’ve spoken to in the store were really helpful and knowledgeble when I had questions about the different xenon/​Xenu/​Tungsten etc options were for the car and fridge. While I was there a lot of people stopped by for a quick watch battery change – now that my watch guy in the Lloyd center kiosk seems to have turned his biz over to his less-​wonderful sons, this is where I’ll be taking my Goodwill watch finds for a tune up!

Haven’t purchased anything here, but we did return a battery. Staples wanted $ 10 to return it, and Batteries Plus took it for free. Looks like they have a surprising selection of batteries — everything from cell phone to watch to car and UPS batteries. Plus, the one I returned to them would have been $ 20 – 30 less to buy here.

Here we are, on the way to the shore and without a charger for the camera. Well, we can’t have that. Only problem was that the camera was really new, and Panasonic loves to change their battery spec every single bloody time.
So Camera World says no, Fred Meyer’s just chuckles at us; but at least they recommended Batteries Plus. Not only did we get a charger and an extra battery, but these guys really knew their stuff.
I have no idea what kind of geekery goes into knowing about batteries. I myself am fond of a different flavor. But our host was knowledgable to the point of absurdity, something I look for in a good EE nerd.
He was also very nice to open the packages and double check that everything worked for us. He didn’t want us getting to the coast to find our charger didn’t work. That was really a nice move.
After getting home and checking online, prices all seem fair and their stock is well above par. They also have batteries for just about anything under the sun, from cars to boats to phones.