NEW: HP 15C Collectors Edition

[Auricle]

I received my HP-15c CE today in apparently perfect condition. There was no film covering the bezel or display or keyboard; however, the bezel has no scratches. The bezel appears to be laquered, where my old 12c appears to be anodized. The keys feel wonderful. Time will tell if they bounce.

Serial # is 09318. Getting near the end of the first run?

Lot # seems to be the same as everyone else's. The lot # sticker is peeling off. So much for perfect - maybe I'll return the calculator. ;-)

I bought it from Amazon US. Amazon Canada would not ship to me in Vancouver, nor would they ship to me at my US address. ??? I found no confidence in hpofficesuppy.com; I wondered if it was a legit business. Shipping cost to the US changed from "FREE" to ~$15 during checkout. Shipping cost to Canada was higher than the cost of the calculator.

I'm new to this forum, so I didn't know about Eric Rechlin; I would definitely order from him next time, and will surely get programming cable and HP16 overlay from him. I saw Eric Rechlin's video about creation of the manual; he has an enviable compulsion.

The screw holding the battery cover is a big ugly lump. And likely ineffective - as an infant I had a screwdriver before I had a rattle. Duracell's flavored batteries too are questionable.

In the olden days we would "test" a 9V battery by touching the terminals to the tongue to evaluate the tingle. My older cousin had a portable vacuum tube radio; the B+ battery looked just like an elongated 9V battery, and had very similar terminals. My cousin invited me to "test" that battery. !@#$!!! I survived, presumably because the shock discouraged me from swallowing the battery.

Many thanks to all responsible for the reincarnation of this wonderful calculator; many thanks to those who continue to support it.

Tony Z