Macbook Needs new Battery. Where to buy?

I have one of the slightly older Macbook pros (just before unibody). I need to buy a new battery.
Apple wants $129 for a new battery. I find this to be ridiculous.
Anyone know where I can buy an alternative battery or buy from an alternative source? I know Apple hates it when a new market is created because they charge ridiculous sums for something so basic, but I am all for it.
Now if they would just allow google voice on the iPhone too

You're welcome to buy the cheapest replacement battery you can find on Ebay. If you do, you'll stand about a 50-50 chance of getting useless junk without any meaningful warranty. I find that to be ridiculous, and I'd much rather pay good money for a dependable battery from a vendor whose support and warranty I can rely on.
http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/Apple/Laptop/Batteries

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Looking at ebay, there are two Powerbook 1.33Ghz models with bids between $185 and $249. If you're looking to sell it, and the hard drive is operating fine now, it's longevity shouldn't be a concern. That said, notebook hard drives do seem to have a higher failure rate the 3-5 year range than desktop drives.
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