Need To Buy New OEM Hybrid Battery

Updates:
I haven't yet been able to get a feed back from the Auto nation guys (had inquired about a shop pick up but got no response. Well, not too bad. Check this out: My mail forwarding agency do offer a pick up but on impulse I sent them a mail to confirm this but they said they'll only pick up outside NJ if the weight is above 200lbs. So, that rules out picking it up from Auto Nation in Houston. Incidentally, checking dealers in NJ area, I realised their costs are on the higher ends , much higher than Autonation, etc.

So here's what I've narrowed down to:
* I've sent in another mail to the Auto nation guys asking to confirm they'll ship the battery to NJ. Their total cost, including shipping to NJ, is 3.466k (with refundable core cost of 1.35k) hence net cost boils down to 2116 or so.
* Having had these consistent disappointments, I've turned to look at the remanf options, specifically looking at the offers from the guys at Greentec Auto: sToyota Prius Gen 2 Hybrid Battery | Hybrid Battery Replacement

Looking at their highest grade, its got the folowing claims:

"...WITH NEW CELLS

• 48 Month, Unlimited Mileage Warranty (I noticed that on the order page the warranty is offered for 36 months.)
• FREE Shipping* (and yes, they would ship it to anywhere within the US)
• Ready-to-install direct replacements – no programming required!
• Re-engineered with upgraded materials (where possible)
• Completely remanufactured and tested..."

And a net cost of 2295 (after the refundable 500 bucks for the core).

My question now is:

The remanf hybrid batteries from Green Tec, would they be really as good as the new (OEM) ones? -seeing that they're offering new cells.

The car has been down for a little above 2 months now and we're aren't happy to have it down this long. Nevertheless, I wish to try not to make a misguided/irrational decision on this, especially in view of the costs involved.

So, what would you suggest I do....?
Should I go for it? Or Should I keep searching for the OEM/new ones?
Thank you.

 

All these are in place. Got someone there ready to buy once I give the go ahead to do so. Problem had been getting where to buy.... As you may had noticed in previous posts, the sellers we found were reluctant to ship to an individual, some saying they only sell to dearlerships, some were saying they are not authorized to ship it since its classified as a harzardous material- mind you, all these were to ship to NJ where my freight forwarder operates from. So, I'm searching for a place that would sell and be willing to ship to NJ as well, so long as their final cost does not exceed 3.4k or thereabout...

By the way, thank you for your thumbs up for a new OEM. I'm still open for further guidance and suggestions.

 

I checked Metro, their ready to ship cost is 3.846k -2.2 +1.35 (core charges) + shipping-(which is a bit high...). I've asked my contact to call Auto nation and confirm their readiness to ship as I'm still yet to have their reply.

Thanks for that, I'll be chanced to check it up by the weekend and ensure all's okay.

 

I placed an order with Olathetoyota about 14 days ago and here's an excerpt from the reply they sent to me:
"Due to safety and hazmat restrictions on the Hybrid battery we will be unable to sell and ship it to you. The battery has been removed from your order and the rest of your order has been placed on hold. Please let me know if you would like to continue with the rest of your order. Thank you, Olathe Toyota Parts Dept. 1-866-596-1970 https://parts.olathetoyota.com"
By the way, they were to ship it to NJ.
At this point, we requested to have our courier service pick it up but the responded in the negative as well.

I felt really bad 'cause they had a good price--total was about 3.2k unlike others that are much more expensive. Anyway, its one of those things.... Thanks again .

 

Had checked camel back. The free shipping is restricted to goods less than 25 lbs. So for the battery, total cost is about 3.741k- higher than my estimate. Auto nation is where am currently awaiting feedback on their willingness to ship. On pick up, I think I've lost the option since my freight forwarder says they can only go pick outside NJ if its up to 200lbs.

 

Thanks for the suggestion. However, right now, I don't think I would want to go that route...at least not now. Time constraints, etc. Otherwise, it would had been fun to do that.