well just a little update, they searched all my records at advanced auto, and since my brother bought the same battery for the same model or car in December, it was still "under warranty" and I walked out with it for free.
This community has their priorities straight. Took this pic on sat, driving to Perry State Forest:
http://www.columbusracing.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=421&pictureid=4215