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Costco hearing aids

Tara811 — Sun, 13 Mar 2022 01:52:23 GMT

I need to get a new set of hearing aids and I’m wondering if anybody here has purchased from Costco do you like them are they worth and value the fair that I currently how to replace a $7000 which is out rages so if you guys could give me your opinion I would really appreciate it thank you

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ceh — Sun, 13 Mar 2022 02:19:55 GMT

I honestly don't know how the Costco hearing aids are but I read online recently that that is one thing you should not purchase from them. So I'd check online for reviews. My mother has a friend who purchased Costco hearing aids and still has trouble hearing. My mother bought the expensive ones through her doctor and, I know, she had different levels and prices to choose from. Costco may too and perhaps that is why my mom's friend has trouble with hers.

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Love my grandkids — Sun, 13 Mar 2022 03:50:05 GMT

@Tara811 @ceh I am one of MANY satisified hearing aid consumers of Costco products! I got mine quite a few years ago. About 3 years ago my hearing got a bit worse and got an upgrade. At *that* time as I recall (and I'm likely a little bit off) the price was about $2600 for the pair.

I go in every few weeks for routine maintenance and have never had a moment's problem with mine.

There was a very old thread about this and many people also like Costco hearing aids.

But each person should purchase what is best for them, especially if they have ongoing hearing problems.

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drizzellla — Sun, 13 Mar 2022 02:36:14 GMT

I bought hearing aides from an Audiologist. They were wonderful. But the plastic form that kept the hearing aid in your ear, broke. I could not get a replacement. So the $2,600 per ear hearing aids were trashed.

Was upset and went to Costco for their Kirkland hearing aides. The Costco store was brand new and the "hearing aid guy" was great. Spent alot of time adjusting and fitting the hearing aids.

After awhile the hearing aids were not helpful. I wanted Costco to up the hearing aides a bit. For some reason "their current hearing aid guy" could not adjust the hearing aids. He had the computer software but somehow he couldn't get it to work.

So once again I had to buy new hearing aids. I bought Philips hearing aids. I am very happy with them. They work as well as the $2,600/per ear hearing aid. So glad I gave them a try. I bought them at Costco the day they couldn't adjust the Kirkland hearing aids.

Can't help but wonder if Costco couldn't adjust my old Kirkland hearing aids so that I would buy a new pair.

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Love my grandkids — Sun, 13 Mar 2022 03:43:58 GMT

@drizzellla I went to the Costco website and the Kirkland brand lists for $1400 for **a pair** , certainly not at the price you mentioned! I don't know where you found Kirkland brand aids at $2600 *each*. Doesn't sound right.

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Tara811 — Sun, 13 Mar 2022 02:50:53 GMT

Yes if you go on their website that’s the price

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Tara811 — Sun, 13 Mar 2022 02:52:37 GMT

I’m so sorry you should have called Costco executive
There is no reason you had to buy 3pair

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Tara811 — Sun, 13 Mar 2022 02:54:36 GMT

Ur exactly right I’m told that the big name hearing aids are made by the same 2/3 companies

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RedTop — Sun, 13 Mar 2022 02:58:57 GMT

Anytime I have to spend a considerable amount of money, I'm going to do my homework and spend wisely to begin with; no second expense to right my wrong decision.

I would never consider buying hearing aids from Costco. Hearing aids are devices needed to help with a physical health problem. To me, that problem needs to be identified by a medical doctor, followed by referral to an ENT/audiologist.

My mother purchased a set of mid grade hearing aids for $2500 about 7 years ago, and they are still working fine.

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JeanLouiseFinch — Sun, 13 Mar 2022 03:09:49 GMT

I've worn hearing aids for many, many years. Keep in mind, the employees at Costco may be able to help with amplification, but they are not trained to diagnose issues related to hearing problems, the way a legitimate audiologist is. My last pair of aids cost me right around $5,000 or so, maybe $5200. Before DH retires, I plan to get a new pair. When we finally go on Medicare, we may not have much choice than to go with Costco aids, but as long as we can afford them, I'll keep getting them from my trusted audiologist.

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deepwaterdotter — Sun, 13 Mar 2022 03:31:49 GMT

I'm wearing a pair of Costco hearing aids as I type this. Have had them about 6 months without a problem. I clean them everyday and recharge them overnight. Will be taking them in for regular maintenance next month while i do my shopping. The gentleman who performed the hearing test and fit me for the aids displays a degree in Audiology from the University of Minnesota in his cubicle.

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Tara811 — Sun, 13 Mar 2022 03:42:13 GMT

I totally agree but I don’t want to pay 6-7 thousand
I’m going to the original audiologist I used before and hop they’re not that expensive
Costco aids have great reviews

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Tara811 — Sun, 13 Mar 2022 03:43:18 GMT

Thank you for sharing this

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Love my grandkids — Sun, 13 Mar 2022 03:49:09 GMT

@deepwaterdotter Same exact experience for me. The woman who tested me, both times (when my hearing was worse and I needed an upgrade) also displays her degree.

I also clean the domes nightly with alcohol wipes and put them in the electronic cleaner. When I go in for maintenance and a dome change, I'm always told how clean I keep them and that not everyone does it!

I'm a very happy customer.

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Jk9 — Sun, 13 Mar 2022 04:03:02 GMT

My sister needed one hearing aid and loves the one she got from Costco. That is all I know about them.

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JeanLouiseFinch — Sun, 13 Mar 2022 04:42:34 GMT

@deepwaterdotter wrote:
I'm wearing a pair of Costco hearing aids as I type this. Have had them about 6 months without a problem. I clean them everyday and recharge them overnight. Will be taking them in for regular maintenance next month while i do my shopping. The gentleman who performed the hearing test and fit me for the aids displays a degree in Audiology from the University of Minnesota in his cubicle.

This is news to me. Are they all doing this now?

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Love my grandkids — Sun, 13 Mar 2022 05:14:57 GMT

@JeanLouiseFinch I realize you weren't talking to me but I'm curious as to what your question meant. Who are "they" and what is it they are doing that you wondered about? I'm just curious.

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JeanLouiseFinch — Sun, 13 Mar 2022 05:38:21 GMT

@Love my grandkids wrote:
@JeanLouiseFinch I realize you weren't talking to me but I'm curious as to what your question meant. Who are "they" and what is it they are doing that you wondered about? I'm just curious.

@Love my grandkids I was wondering if Costco is hiring legit degreed audiologists now at all locations. Until now, I was under the impression that they only hired technicians. There's a big difference.

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Linmo — Sun, 13 Mar 2022 05:37:29 GMT

I have no idea why hearing aids are not covered under insurance They are just as important as vision care, IMO.

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JeanLouiseFinch — Sun, 13 Mar 2022 05:43:13 GMT

@Linmo wrote:
I have no idea why hearing aids are not covered under insurance They are just as important as vision care, IMO.

Believe me, @Linmo, that's been a pet peeve of mine for a long time. Insurance will cover the cost for a man who needs help to "get happy", but not to help someone hear! Unaided hearing loss has a major negative impact on social interaction and greatly contributes to dementia.