Okay. I admit it. I need hearing aids...

[GP6971]

36. Here is my 2 cents

I'm on my 3rd pair. I started 15 years ago and initially didn't wear them that often...it was all about vanity....didn't want to admit I was getting older. But then my hearing progressively got worse and I started wearing them more often, but I still held off wearing them all the time. I tried a wireless amplifier (brand was Pyle) for watching TV. Place it next to you while watching TV and everything was good, except.....the amplifier had a split second delay which drove me crazy.

I've gotten all my hearing aids from Costco....decent pricing, but still expensive. But not as expensive as the alternatives...my niece paid almost $8,000 which just floored me. I've heard that one of the reasons that Costco is cheaper is that they are one technology generation behind. Which I'm OK with. My old boss and I had numerous discussions concerning rechargeable vs. batteries, iPhone interface, in the ear vs. over the ear. We went opposite ways...me in the ear, battery and limited iPhone interface. I don't want to constantly carry a phone around to control my hearing aids.

I've had in the ear and over the ear hearing aids and overall, I prefer in the ear. The disadvantage to in the ear...you can hear yourself chewing crunchy food. I found the disadvantage of over the ear...wind and telephone. Any windy day would be amplified and telephone calls weren't amplified.

I would go with Costco for a couple of reasons; they stand by their products, they clean them quarterly at no charge and there is no charge for filters which I replace about twice a week.

Overall, hearing aids are a godsend and you'll never regret the expense. It makes a world of difference....all positive with the exception of the expense.

Just my 2 cents.

GP