battery draws down

Sounds like the battery might not be "holding a charge", usually due to "sulfated plates". The way I tell is if it won't crank the engine (all terminals good, voltage difference too low right at posts), and I put on the charger at 10 A and it shows "full charge" after <30 min, I know it isn't storing enough energy. I have Autozone load-test it and usually shows "bad battery". I also have a Battery Brain on all cars and when it trips too often (just dome lamp and such load), I have it tested and usually "bad". I bought ~4 batteries from Autozone a few years ago on the same day for various cars & trailer and at least 2 of them failed to hold a charge within 6 months (gold top, free replacement), and I recall one or two of the replacements did similarly. Seems there are/was a spate of bad batteries in the system. Since only ~2 battery plants in the country (supplying ~40 brands), might have been due to Billy-Bob on the night shift. Great advances lately in exotic batteries, but lead-acid ones seem to be getting worse, and much more expensive.
Thanks. Checked last night and at the starter terminal and have 12.47 volts with the key in the off position.
Headed out to the garage now and am going to check the starter terminal with the key in the on and the start position and see if the voltage is being redirected some place else. Does this sound prudent?