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Calculator Sacrilege.. Message #1 Posted by uhmgawa on 13 Nov 2010, 3:30 p.m. Man. I though I'd received some punishable offences from EEEBay curators. But this casualty leaves my stories far behind on the voyager agony scale: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280589007986 I can't imagine exactly what type of misfortune a 15c could meet to render it in that condition. My real question is HOW the 15c logo can not only be still present on the device but arguably in better shape than the entire balance of the exterior. Well assuming it is the original, which I'm inclined to as it doesn't appear that fella was the recipient of abundant love throughout its life. Edited: 13 Nov 2010, 3:43 p.m.

Re: Calculator Sacrilege.. Message #2 Posted by Frank Boehm (Germany) on 13 Nov 2010, 3:53 p.m., in response to message #1 by uhmgawa This is a typical victim of the well-known killer H20. Increased humidity will lead to corrosion of the aluminium parts (front / back). The logo is made out of chrome-plated plastic, so it will not suffer from humidity.

Re: Calculator Sacrilege.. Message #3 Posted by uhmgawa on 13 Nov 2010, 5:54 p.m., in response to message #2 by Frank Boehm (Germany) Sorry, I should have been clearer. This was somewhat tongue-in-cheek. Quote: This is a typical victim of the well-known killer H20. I suspected water may have been a catalyst, but the corrosion due primarily to some type of salt attack. Not that I'd dispute it being possible. But I've never seen wear of that degree due to water/humidity alone. Quote: The logo is made out of chrome-plated plastic.. Voyager logos tend to be early cosmetic casualties, and given the ABS case mechanical wear, the logo condition struck me as a tad unusual.

Re: Calculator Sacrilege.. Message #4 Posted by Thomas Chrapkiewicz on 13 Nov 2010, 3:54 p.m., in response to message #1 by uhmgawa ...and it appears that it still functions!!!

Re: Calculator Sacrilege.. Message #5 Posted by Wanderley Navarro on 13 Nov 2010, 6:31 p.m., in response to message #1 by uhmgawa I couldn't resist. The uniqueness of its appearence will do an interesting contrast among the 2 NIB and 3 MINT 15Cs that I have in the collection. Edited: 13 Nov 2010, 6:36 p.m.

Re: Calculator Sacrilege.. Message #6 Posted by Gerson W. Barbosa on 13 Nov 2010, 7:23 p.m., in response to message #5 by Wanderley Navarro Parabéns! (Congratulations!)

Re: Calculator Sacrilege.. Message #7 Posted by Wanderley Navarro on 13 Nov 2010, 8:01 p.m., in response to message #6 by Gerson W. Barbosa Obrigado. (Thanks)

Re: Calculator Sacrilege.. Message #8 Posted by uhmgawa on 13 Nov 2010, 7:37 p.m., in response to message #5 by Wanderley Navarro Quote: I couldn't resist. The uniqueness of its appearence will do an interesting contrast among the 2 NIB and 3 MINT 15Cs that I have in the collection. Upon receipt, please share a high resolution digicam or scan jpeg with the class. This is excellent material for a nerd poster if I could just puzzle out an appropriate caption. Edited: 13 Nov 2010, 7:38 p.m.

Re: Calculator Sacrilege.. Message #9 Posted by Wanderley Navarro on 13 Nov 2010, 7:57 p.m., in response to message #8 by uhmgawa Will do for sure. One pic alone for your poster and another side by side with a new one.

Re: Calculator Sacrilege.. Message #10 Posted by Egan Ford on 13 Nov 2010, 6:44 p.m., in response to message #1 by uhmgawa Given that the case looks unused, I'd also have to guess that it was never stored in its case.

Re: Calculator Sacrilege.. Message #11 Posted by Paul Dale on 13 Nov 2010, 7:26 p.m., in response to message #10 by Egan Ford A perfect candidate for a total restoration :-) - Pauli

Re: Calculator Sacrilege.. Message #12 Posted by Wanderley Navarro on 13 Nov 2010, 9:19 p.m., in response to message #11 by Paul Dale Well... not exactly... IMHO I have a somewhat different view... Imagine a museum - that I don't have (yet) - full of mint & near mint HP calculators... in front of wich one will people - with no doubt - stop and make some amazed comments?

Re: Calculator Sacrilege.. Message #13 Posted by Hal Bitton in Boise on 14 Nov 2010, 1:42 a.m., in response to message #1 by uhmgawa Even in that condition it went for $79. Proof positive of the high regard the 15C commands.

Re: Calculator Sacrilege.. Message #14 Posted by uhmgawa on 14 Nov 2010, 8:41 p.m., in response to message #13 by Hal Bitton in Boise Quote: Even in that condition it went for $79. Proof positive of the high regard the 15C commands. In general I believe the price vs. condition curve for a 15c to be quite nonlinear yet somewhat predictable at the low end. It seems really beat 15c units auction at an incomprehensible price relative to their condition, I'd hazard because bidders think they've found a repairable bargain, however the bidding escalates carrying them away. Although no reflection intended to the unit/buyer here as this wasn't an auction.

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