Was worried but received *genuine* HP battery in 8 days
The headline is that I received the purchased battery, which arrived in 8 days from the date of purchase. This website seems to be the same as "shopping-batteries.co.uk", which has more reviews.
I did the backwards thing of placing my order then researching the website after seeing that I wasn't paying a British company as presumed. I was worried after seeing mostly negative reviews. Make no mistake, this is a Chinese company which despatches its stock from China. This is not clear from the website, which is archaic and busy.
Once ordered, you can request the tracking information via the confirmation email to follow the journey. I had a look initially then pushed it to the back of my mind - wondering whether I had been shafted out of £35. There were no further emails about the order and, to my surprise, it arrived yesterday.
It works, as it should, and it allows me now to get rid of my old problematic battery. For that, I am grateful (as well as for the fact that I at least have something to show for my money). Comparing the old and new battery, they look identical to my untrained eye (and I take comfort that HP batteries are manufactured in China). My only question is whether the battery is brand-spanking new rather than used. It looks unused but did not come in original packaging. I'll never know, but my overall goal has been achieved.
Would I do it again?? No! Near miss, only use if you are a thrill-seeker. With lots of spare cash.
30 May 2023
Unprompted review