[Blindtlk] Independent Living VS Amazon

[Szostak, Christine]

Hi,
  I have found a variety of products on Amazon sold by most of the major companies dedicated to disabilities (i.e., Maxi Aids, HumanWare, ILA...) and some of the prices are better on Amazon, but some are actually worse. For example,  I found cane tips to be cheaper on Ambutech than they were on Amazon and the Trekker  Breeze and Victor Stream  are the same price whether ordered through Human Ware or Amazon. Thus,  I think it is likely just some deal that Amazon makes with the specific developer of the product and not necessarily the company (i.e., Maxi Aids...) that is selling it.
Have a wonderful (hopefully not too stormy) weekend all!
Chris

Dr. Christine M. Szostak
Assistant Professor of Psychology
Department of Social Sciences
Shorter University
Rome, Georgia
szostak.1 at osu.edu
cszostak at shorter.edu

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Several years ago, I ordered a talking scale from Independent Living. It was a really good scale, but for some reason, suddenly quit working. I went online to check if they still had the scale and it is available for $69.95. 
They call it "the superior talking scale". They never say who makes their products. Anyway, my son looked on Amazon and found the same sscale for $37.99. It is the Myway XL550 talking scale. How can stores who say they are here to help the blind and disabled price gouge so much? I really like Independent Living and have purchased many items from them, but will be sure now to check alternative sources when I want a specialized item.

Sherri Brun
NFBF Newsline Chair
flmom2006 at gmail.com
President,
NFB Central Florida Chapter

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