I've seen some websites offering rebuilt Anton Bauers, or generic cases with the off-brand cells in them, for a lot less than the real thing. Comments range from very positive to very negative. Generally, the batts can't be charged on an AB charger.

Are any of these batteries a good deal, or should I stick with the brand name?

I'd check on the brand of cells they're actaully using. For example, I've had Ni Cads re-celled with Sanyo cells and they were great, even better than the originals, lasted for years.

I've seen some websites offering rebuilt Anton Bauers, or generic cases with the off-brand cells in them, for a lot less than the real thing. Comments range from very positive to very negative. Generally, the batts can't be charged on an AB charger.

Are any of these batteries a good deal, or should I stick with the brand name?

I've used the v mounts which will charge on an idx charger with good luck. I purchased mine from a place called hired gun video, batteries4broadcast is a little more and i imagine the same cells but lots of news stations use them. Also I think i see people using synergistic?

Unfortunately, the switch to another brand only makes sense if you're replacing multiple batteries or don't already have an AB charger. For me, one battery plus new charger = a lot more than an AB battery alone.