Costco Hearing Aid Pros and Cons With Dr. Amy Sarow

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Costco Hearing Aid Pros and Cons With Dr. Amy Sarow

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We're here with Dr. Amy Sarow to talk about the pros and cons of Costco hearing aids. Prices, care, quality and more!
Read Blake's full review of Costco hearing aids here. www.hearsoundl...

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@kittyfarkas 2 ай бұрын

I went to an audiologist for my hearing test, then tool that script to Costco to purchase a jabra pro 20 and used script from there. The device is comparable to high end jabra. So far I've had same specialist for each visit and happy with hearing aid. Saved lots of money. Downside is some wait times for appointments.

@TruthBreal874 Жыл бұрын

I went to an audiologist and received a hearing test. I was told that the cheapest hearing is that they have is $2400. I have family members that have purchased Hearing Aid’s from Costco and they have told me that they are life-changing! They are beyond impressed with the customer service and have been using the same individual for over three years. Costco currently has the Jabra 10 hearing aids, which are phenomenal Hearing Aid’s! One really nice feature is that you actually have an app on your phone that will allow you to fine-tune the hearing aids to your personal needs and whatever environment you are in. Honestly, I don’t know why anyone wouldn’t go to Costco and save several hundred dollars for the same hearing aid that they would get at an audiologist where the prices are significantly inflated.

@billbowman8747 10 ай бұрын

I know, right? I couldn’t agree more.

@chandebrec5856 9 ай бұрын

Costco's current line of three hearing aids are $1,500 (two brands) and $1,600. --Less $0.01 each pair.

@snickelp Жыл бұрын

I got my first set of hearing aids at Costco 4 months. Philips HearLink 9030 for $1600 dollars,for me they are working great

@anonimous596 Жыл бұрын

just ordered one today -- I only need one so far other ear is still good

@hammer-r 3 ай бұрын

I’m not sure you have to be a member, like their pharmacy. My dad bought a set, he is not a member but I am. But he paid with his own credit card. Worth checking if you’re not a member.

@DS-zj2on 5 ай бұрын

I love Costco and their service. So well trained where I go. I happened to have had an audiology test elsewhere at a teaching hospital audiology clinic. SO love my Jabra that I got there.

@kalliepmill 4 ай бұрын

Do you have to wait a long time for service if you aid fails to work? It is taking me 2 months to get the hearing aids starting with 6 weeks for hearing test. I am afraid of the after purchase service quality.

@stephenswinbank5403 Жыл бұрын

I’ve been using Kirkland KS10 RT (Sonova/Phonak P.90) for nearly 3 yrs & have always seen the same Audiologist.Great service .

@HearSoundly Жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it!

@goukux5908 Жыл бұрын

Exactly the same for me.

@TeresaThompson-rz9re 8 күн бұрын

Terrible experience for me at Costco. Went for the Jabra hearing aids. The salesman took it upon himself to order me the Rexton Reach. They were not fitted correctly and I went back a few times. Salesperson not very nice when I told him the retention wires were interfering with putting them in correctly. Also one ear canal smaller than other. Aid kept falling out. I asked for my money back. I will go back to my Ent office and see an experienced audiologist. Very disappointed with Salesperson attitude. Teresa Thompson

@takerrn Ай бұрын

Fortunately, the price-fixing monopoly of hearing aid centers has been broken. I agree that some hearing issues certainly require the attention of a doctor of audiology. However, hearing aids are mainly adjustable sound-amplification devices. Many people with mild-to-moderate hearing impairment are certainly capable of adjusting a sound equalizer application to find what suits them best. Even better if there a trained technician to help guide them. To me, the hearing aid issue is similar to being fitted for eyeglasses. If a person has a significant eye problem, they should see an ophthalmologist. Otherwise, the optometrist will suffice to be fitted for glasses. However, if you want to pay $7K to $10K for an $1,800 dollar set of hearing aids just so you can see the same doctor each time, that is your choice.

@cheswic 10 ай бұрын

Boy, didn’t everyone already know which way Dr Amy was going to lean?

@ryanryan6207 5 ай бұрын

The entire hearing aid industry is somewhat of a joke. I've been seeing an audiologist from the top rated clinic in my area. Paid $5,000 for my hearing aids and not impressed with the process. The programming could and should be done by the user. I have to make an appointment just for them to bump up the programming based on what I tell them. I could do the same thing she does at home if I had the software. I have my appointment at Costco in a few weeks and will be paying $1,600 instead of $5,000 at my clinic and they are identical. Unless you have a severe hearing loss, it would be stupid to go to an audiologist. The only cons for Costco seem to be coming from audiologists who don't want people to go there.

@davidh7636 Жыл бұрын

My mom had a hearing test paid by Medicare. Then the Costco test. Results the same. Hearing aids at half the cost. Not sure why anyone would pay twice as much. They are changing fast and outdated in a few years. The warrant is far superior to the overpriced ones you find elsewhere. Bluetooth for TV and phone was the best for her. At 95, she can actually hear the TV and her smartphone.

@HearSoundly Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing this experience! Agree that the tests are generally of good quality! You have a bit less control over the care portion with Costco but MANY customers are satisfied. It's a great option for anyone on a budget.

@Hecsagon85 Жыл бұрын

@@HearSoundly What do you mean by less control over care portion?

@HearSoundly Жыл бұрын

@@Hecsagon85 You typically can't pick your care provider at Costco (which is common at a local clinic). You also need to stick with Costco after your purchase because the devices are locked.

@Hecsagon85 Жыл бұрын

@@HearSoundly You actually can pick your provider. And with over 600 costcos nationwide it isn't hard to find one nearby. Source: I make those appointments for costco members and they do indeed choose their own provider or a different one if they are recommended/prefer someone that someone told them about.

@bob2k227 Жыл бұрын

She is a Ph.D audiologist NOT a doctor. Quit calling her Doctor!

@Ryan-yw5fp 2 ай бұрын

Blake, I'm in the market for either the Resound Nexia or the Jabra. You mentioned that you went through the Costco hearing test but ended up buying elsewhere. What was the deciding factor in not buying from Costco?

@HearSoundly 2 ай бұрын

Good question! For my first pair of hearing aids, I ultimately got connected to an audiologist that someone referred me too, and trusted. I ended up going with them on the basis of knowing them. Both Jabra and resound have very similar technology, so it really comes down to who you’re working with to program the devices.

@Ryan-yw5fp 2 ай бұрын

@@HearSoundly thanks. Good to know. I'd love to get the Nexia 9's but they are $4,400 more than the Jabra Pro 20's. I like my audiologist and would love to continue with her but I'm having a hard time justifying the price difference.

@HearSoundly 2 ай бұрын

@@Ryan-yw5fp it's a fair question. In theory you might get better service or testing with your audiologist but the technology is effectively the same. Probably comes down to your personal preferences on where you want to get care. Have you watched our full review on Jabra Pro 20? You can see that here if you'd like kzfaq.info/get/bejne/arFomq2g35nWhKM.html

@user-fo1xc7ct7l 6 ай бұрын

8 years of school for Audiology schooling, not hearing aid schooling...Dispensers and Aud's take the same test to dispense hearing aids...Costco sells only TOP END and Mid devices, no entry level devices..So a top of the line device for $3K..

@christinaalcantar5979 Жыл бұрын

How do you feel about but hearing aid at Costco and go to a audiologist at Kaiser to program hearing aid to my lose

@HearSoundly Жыл бұрын

I believe that Costco hearing aids are locked so likely you wouldn’t be able to take them out of the system. You could double check this with your local store.

@chandebrec5856 9 ай бұрын

@@HearSoundly I believe they are not locked per se, but the programming/fitting software applications for some models may be specific to the Costco branding of the model.

@usernamemykel 9 ай бұрын

She is PRETTY!!!

@koko12ize 3 ай бұрын

I don't know wat it is about Costco but I spent 2,000 on some hearing aids their customer services are mean 😕 every time I go there they seam they hate to see me and that make me feel really uncomfortable , I don't think I'll get my next pair their they are not friendly

@hammer-r 3 ай бұрын

Try a different one. The ones I go to have wonderful service.