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Hearing Aid Brands 2024: Basic Information about 6 Major Brands/Models
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After research online I found a lot of positive comments for Costco hearing aids. They can also do the hearing test. Check them out online. They will also replace one for free if you lose it, (they do that for free only once if you lose one). And I can control the settings for the hearing aids on my iPhone.
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Costco hearing aids are real hearing aids. However, few Costco stores have audiologists on staff. Those working in the hearing aid department are hearing instrument specialists, but many are well trained. The do not sell on commission so the products are less expensive.
Fitting a hearing aid well takes skill by the fitter. If a hearing aid is selled Over the Counter (OTC), you simply pay for it, take it home and put it on. All adjustments are made by you.
One very special feature of buying hearing aids at Costco is the 180 day trial period they allow. That is far longer than most other providers allow. (30-60 days) You, the consumer, must make the effort to try new hearing aids in every possible way and environment during the allowed trial period. If you choose to return them, they must be returned within the time allowed in the fine print. Be sure you know when that is.
Costco also has 'walk in' hearing aid departments. You may have to wait in line, but in most cases you can have your hearing aid cleaned while you shop. I'm sure the stores vary.