If you happen to be fortunate enough to live near an Apple retail store, you can get the battery in your iPod replaced for only $59. They have also lowered the mail-in replacement price to $59.
iPod owners experiencing poor battery life with an existing iPod can bring the player to an Apple-owned retail store for testing. If tests show the battery to hold a charge of only 50 percent or less of its original strength, Apple will offer a replacement for $59.
I think at least one of the Apple-certified retailers in my area is matching the price as well.
