i wanted to purchase 2 sets of batteries for long term storage for a high power flash light and a pistol laser system,since long term storage was important to me, i asked battery junctionif they would please check the dating of both sets of batteries being ordered, i promptly received a reply saying they would be happy to send me the freshest batteries they had in stock, when i received the cells, ( 3 days later, fast shipping !!) i was suprised to see a date of 2018 on one set and 2016 on the other, way better than any of the 6 stores i had checked dates at. i feel much more confident that when i need to change out power cells, i will have a good fresh source of power available for these devices.. thanx battery junction !! appriciate your attention to details for me!! on top of the great customer service,they sent me a 5% discout coupon for my next order!! geez you just can't ask for more customer appriciation than that!!!! thanx again !!! patrick ~~~~~ nor-cal.u.s.a.........