I've been seeing some really cheap Milwaukee forge batteries on Facebook Marketplace, particularly a 12.0 battery priced at $245 CAD. The seller's profile seems iffy with low reviews, mainly about being rude, but they do have a 4/5 star overall sales rating. I'm concerned that $245 is too low compared to others selling similar batteries for around $300. Are these likely to be counterfeit or stolen?
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It's definitely possible that the battery could be stolen. Sometimes sellers manage to acquire them through questionable means. You should be cautious, though—it could just be an unusually good deal, but beware of the risk!
I’m wondering how they could steal them, though; aren’t they usually locked up in cases?