What's the deal with new batteries for Arlo Pro 4?

[PatTestsys]

I bought my Pro 4 cameras in August.  Ever since then, I have waited to buy two spare batteries, to make changing more efficient.  Can't get them.  I tried a 3rd party Wasserman, and those did not work.  Must be typical, because they didn't even want me to ship back.  Anyone had any luck getting batteries, or can recommend a 3rd party option?  When are Arlo brand batteries going to be back in stock?

[ShayneS]

You can keep track of this item when it's back in stock by using the Notify Me Button Here.

[PatTestsys]

Yes I know about the notify me.  However, it has been months.  It did actually notify me once, but when I check the site (within minutes of getting the message), it had the same old message.  The question for this was "why" and "when"?  Surely Arlo has some idea of when it will get stock back.  You seem to be selling new Pro 4's with batteries - is all the stock going there?

[dcfox1]

With the worldwide shipping backlog for months not sure many companies can give a date. 

[PatTestsys]

Yes, but clearly there are batteries since they are selling new camera kits.

[dcfox1]

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@PatTestsys wrote:

Yes, but clearly there are batteries since they are selling new camera kits.

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Yes obviously they go to the kits first as they are required. 

[PatTestsys]

What that means is they are prioritizing new customers over their existing customers.  We are approaching six months of this.  I have posted a review on Amazon for the camera kits so others will be aware.  

[StephenB]

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@PatTestsys wrote:

What that means is they are prioritizing new customers over their existing customers.

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Likely prioritizing total revenue (which has the same effect).