I was at a wedding at the weekend I was stuck for some camera batteries.
There was one of these cheap electronics shops across the road from the church that sells allsorts, including a pack of 12 AA batteries for €2.
Although these cheap batteries are not something I would usually buy, as they do have poor reputation, but I was stuck, so took a chance.
My camera takes four at a time and would you believe that I had got through all 12 batteries by the end of the church service, never mind the rest of the day - I had less than 20 photos.
I stopped somewhere else from the church to the hotel and bought a quality brand, which lasted the rest of the day.
Why are these cheap alternatives allowed to be sold?
Its not even as though they are just cheap, they are sub standard.
Ireland does not allow sub-standard food products into the country.
There are quality levels that are required for most goods.
Ok, there is no health or safety risk associated with the batteries, but why is such a thing allowed to be sold?
No point in returning to the shop, as it would cost more in petrol than the price I paid.