Some online sellers surprisingly offer discount hearing aids at lower prices than those of the manufacturers of the same models.
This is possible to happen, considering that the said dealer might have bought the said ear pieces at wholesale or at discounted introductory prices for dealers.
But care must still be done, because these are not always the case.
Some sellers deceive their buyers using schemes that are somewhat hard to detect.
Here are some points to remember, and thing to look out for- in buying discount hearing aids.
Be sure that if you are buying a fully digital hearing aid, it has 100% digital features, and does not contain analogue components.
This affects flexibility and processing of sounds.
Some earlier hearing aid models have mixed digital and analogue features; thus, cheaper than the latest digital models.
Examine the number of channels or frequency bands that the discount hearing aid has.
With more channels, your audiologist can accurately adjust your hearing aid to an exact fit of your hearing needs.
Take a look at the accessories that goes with discount hearing aids.
Compare these with the accessories that accompany those that are being offered by the manufacturers.
The microphone must have the same directional capability.
And also, check its memory preset.
This is an important feature that must be considered for more convenience of using discount hearing aids.
In addition, it is worthwhile to remember that Behind the Ear (BTE) models have lower prices than other models like- In the Ear (ITE), IN the Canal (C) and Completely in Canal (CIC).
You must examine and compare these models offered by sellers with those offered by the manufacturers.
And most importantly, take a note of the brand name of the discount hearing aid that is being offered.
Normally, some makeup of the same features has different prices due to the quality of workmanship that went into their manufacture.