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Michael Thurman <[log in to unmask]>
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Thu, 10 Nov 2011 18:17:21 -0500
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yes and if I could find th ejerk who thought we would kill ourselves, I'd strangle them   I am sick and fucking tired of being screwed byt he visually dependant assholes who run our lives for us

On Nov 8, 2011, at 10:23 PM, Howard, W A 9 Y B W wrote:

> Hi Dan,
> 
> Omega used to sell a high end meter for around $300, however, when they 
> learned that blind people were purchasing them they discontinued selling 
> them as it was thought we would kill ourselves.
> 
> Radio Shack also sold a meter, however, it has been gone for more than 10 
> years.
> 
> More recently, a surplus seller out of Florida had the "Top Hand" brand 
> meter for $40.  They ran out of these several months ago.
> 
> The only source for talking multimeters at this time is the NFB store at the 
> following address.
> 
> http://secure.nfb.org/ecommerce/asp/product.asp?product=843&cat=18&ph=
> 
> The meter from NFB appears to be the same thing as sold by the surplus 
> seller from Florida.
> 
> I have learned to order these items when they are available as if you wait,
> you will be out of luck.  In fact, if the item is cheap enough, I will buy
> more than one.
> 
> Do you remember the cheap Hamilton Beach talking microwave oven?  I bought
> three of them and put two in storage.
> 
> It's a shame that we have to do this.
> 
> I hope this helps.
> 
> I wouldn't wait you better order now if you want one!!
> 
> 73's
> 
> Howard, W A 9 Y B W

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