that is what i was thinking ... batteries i have bought in the past have either:
A. cheaper water based batteries i have to add acid / water then charge ... if you bought one of these but put in no acid / water then you don't have a battery you have a lead weight
B. buying a Gel battery i've always had to put it on for a few hours first.
last two batteries came charged from the dealer (ct for one, fork lift company for the other)