John, The Tissot, when I bought mine about 2 months ago, was the price you quoted from the supplier int he States, but they wanted 100 dollars as postage and packaging charges. When I worked it out it was actually only 25 pounds cheaper than the RNIB. With the potential problems should there be a warranty claim in the future I reasoned the 25 quid wa s not worth saving for the potential problems that may occur with being across the Atlantic from the supplier. I have been very happy with the Tissot, by th eway. All my sighted friends have commented on its smart appearance and obvious quality. hth, Mark Threadgold -----Original Message----- From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of John Farley Sent: 25 January 2005 19:49 To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [access-uk] RNIB and the Tissott Vibrating Watch Some time ago there was a bit of activity on this list about the Tissott Vibrating watch and the price here in the UK from the RNIB and the price that it can be bought at from abroad. It was suggested on this list, I cannot remember by whom, that if the RNIB had enough complaints that they might review their pricing policy. The current RNIB price for a blind person is £251, I then had a quick search with Google on the web over the weekend and easily and quickly came up with a price of $360, including delivery from the US. This works out at current rates to about £200. Today I took the opportunity to ring Customer Services at the RNIB. I was told by the Customer Services Rep that they only have a single supplier and that they sell it at the price appropriate for them and that if I could get it cheaper elsewhere then I am welcome to do so. I remonstrated and it was then suggested that I might like to write in and let them know about my concerns. It does tend to show that the service element in Customer Services at the RNIB is somewhat lacking. Regards, John. John Farley Personal Contact Work contact Phone : 01442 259243 01442 437731 Mobile: 07815 056076 07785 928755 Fax : 01442 437909 E-Mail: john_farley@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx john.farley@xxxxxxxx *********************************************************************** ** To leave the list, click on the immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe] ** If this link doesn't work then send a message to: ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ** and in the Subject line type ** unsubscribe ** For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the ** immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq] ** or send a message, to ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the Subject:- faq ** To leave the list, click on the immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe] ** If this link doesn't work then send a message to: ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ** and in the Subject line type ** unsubscribe ** For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the ** immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq] ** or send a message, to ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the Subject:- faq