NEW: HP 15C Collectors Edition

[Peter Ketcham]

(08-22-2024 12:06 AM)Auricle Wrote:  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.

Tony, what is the lot number on your 15c CE unit? Is it 9CJ323 or 9CJ351?

Royal Consumer Information Products is a legitimate business. They are an official HP licensee. As you mentioned, their website is HP Office Supply (hpofficesupply.com).

I ordered two units of the 15c CE from HP Office Supply in Nov 2023. The ordering process and service were fine, but the shipping cost was a bit high. I paid $47.54 to ship both units via FedEx Ground Home Delivery to my location in Wisconsin US.

Both of my 15c CE units are from lot 9CJ323 with serial numbers 04808 and 04809. Both units had scratches on the bezel due to no protective film. I decided to keep both units anyway.

I intend to order two more units of 15c CE, but only if I can verify that they will be from lot 9CJ351. My understanding is that units from lot 9CJ351 have protective film on the bezel. I may or may not order again from HP Office Supply. My selection of a supplier depends primarily on verification that the units will be from lot 9CJ351.

Calling HP Office Supply consumer support to verify the lot number will probably accomplish nothing. My intention is to call the HP Office Supply shipping center in Easton PA to verify the lot number from which they are shipping 15c CE units. I haven't had a chance to do that, but will soon. I may or may not be successful, but it's worth a try.