For all the flashaholics out there. Great ebay seller (supersports600) for batteries has knocked 10% off their price for one of the more commonly recommended protected 18650 cells. They have also taken 10% off the NCR18650GA as well. This brings prices in line with the US and Chinese sellers, except you get local stock as well as super fast delivery. I've never paid for express and they usually arrive within a couple of days.
Link to the NCR18650GA's for $23.35 if you feel like you don't need protection ;)
But seriously, protected or not, Li-Ion cells aren't a joke. Treat them with respect or they can go boom
Not much love for these "local stock"