Hello List,
In the September 2005 edition of The Matilda Ziegler Magazine,
on page 77, in the Special Notices Column, (this is the Braille
edition) C. J. Sampson has two ads.
The first, quote: "Laptop, Braille Items. C. J. Sampson
recommends that blind people, instead of buying a notetaker,
purchase a miniature Laptop Computer. His company, lablelq dot
com will consult as to which unit best fits your needs and will
explain how to order it with a carrying case and, if wished, a
miniature Braille display. You thus pay much less for something
that is the same size as, but much much more powerful than,
specialized assistive equipment. His company charges a
consulting fee of $50. Unquote. The rest of this ad gives his
phone numbers and Email addresses.
The second ad, Quote: Mr. Sampson will also sell a PowerBraille
80 Braille display for $1,450 and an Index Basic Advanced
Embosser for $950. Unquote. The ad ends with an E-Mail address.
I did not provide the contact information except in his
company's name in the first ad. I am sending this warning for
the benefit of new subscribers to the list and those who may be
interested in a warning. I did not check the internet for the
validity of this information, but the editor of the Matilda
Ziegler Magazine disavows all responsibility for ads they
publish. This is a case of "let the buyer beware!"
I will not apologize for taking list space with this message. I
know that it certainly does not relate to Humanware product
issues, but because Mr. Sampson is such a crook and cheat, I
thought a warning to people, many on fixed incomes, might be
appreciated.
Sammie D. Clay
