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Don't overlook, ahem, Costco. Their Bernefon aids are actually Oticons, but at half the price. In addition, you have 30 days to try them out. If you're not satisfied, you get your $$ back. In addition, you can go back for adjustments as often as you need to at no charge whatsoever. While it's true that Costco generally doesn't have audiologists, some of their fitters are exceptional. The one I go to keeps abreast of what's new and knows more about speech-to-text apps and new apps for aids than some audiologists. She also has taken the time to learn about Meniere's, which is a particularly tricky disease as far as hearing is concerned. Again, she knows quite a bit, while I've yet to find an audiologist who knows much (if anything) about the disease. So, in my book, Costco gets really high ratings, both for value and service.
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@joyces the thing about Costco is that the hearing aid fitters can vary tremendously from one Costa to another. Obviously you got a really good one.
@barbb. Dr. LaFargue really is excellent. As I mentioned, my daughter worked there back when I went to her, she was a grant writer there. If I lived closer I would probably use her regularly, but since she and my audiologist here were in agreement I do feel confident of my audiologist here, and of two other audiologists who work at the same practice.
If you are not aware of Doctor Cliff on YouTube you might check out some his videos, he’s pretty knowledgeable.
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I know a variety of people who are happy with the service they have gotten from Costco, although I think it is best suited for those with Mild to Moderate hearing. I do hear that some Costco's do have audiologists so I just want to say, don't assume that a given Costco does not have an audiologist.