Hi everyone,

Band director here, doing a little informal research on my side hustle - your help is SO appreciated!

-About how many batteries does your program go through in a year?
-What types are you buying most often (AA, AAA, 9V, rechargeable, specialty, etc.)?
-What is your approximate program size?

I’m also curious about your purchasing priorities:
-Do you tend to prioritize quality/brand reliability, or is it mostly about price?
-What has your experience been with cheaper vs. name-brand batteries in a band setting?

And one more question:
What would realistically sway you to purchase batteries from a local/vendor store instead of Amazon? (For example: better pricing, bulk discounts, faster delivery, free recycling, customer service, reliability, etc.)

Thanks in advance—this is really helpful as I try to better understand what directors actually need and value!