In the hearing aid industry, there may not be another 3 words as polarizing as “Costco hearing aids.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you\u2019re considering buying hearing aids from Costco we strongly recommend reading this post.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Before you take the advice of either a happy Costco hearing aid wearer, or of an independent hearing care provider competing with Costco, review the facts for yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We\u2019ll lay out the pros and cons of buying Costco hearing aids, review some of their models and prices, and reveal why Costco has become such a polarizing topic in the hearing aid industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Costco has been selling hearing aids for over 25 years and along with the VA, is one of the largest buyers of hearing aids<\/a> in the United States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Costco\u2019s growth in the hearing aid industry has been tremendous. It is estimated that Costco now makes up about 12% of the total US market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Although some people might find it odd that Costco sells hearing aids- it\u2019s not. Retail-based healthcare has grown as consumers look for less expensive, more convenient alternatives to traditional medical settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In addition to its hearing aid department, Costco has an optical center and a pharmacy. The pharmacy offers low-cost immunizations as well as screenings for heart disease, diabetes, and osteoporosis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Absolutely!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Costco has high standards for any products they retail, and hearing aids are no different.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Costco sells name-brand, quality hearing aids. Just because Costco hearing aid prices<\/a> are less than most places doesn\u2019t mean they are inferior products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Costco hearing aids are sourced from several well-known manufacturers, as shown below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As of December 2022, Costco offers the following hearing aid brands:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Jabra<\/strong> is a sister brand of GN ReSound<\/a>, which is a highly respected manufacturer in the industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Rexton<\/strong> is a brand manufactured by WS Audiology<\/a>, a company that also produces the major brand names Widex and Signia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Philips<\/strong> is a brand manufactured by Demant<\/a>, which also manufacturers Oticon hearing aids- one of the oldest and most respected brands in the industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Kirkland Signature<\/strong> is Costco\u2019s private labeled hearing aid<\/a> brand and their best-selling hearing aid brand. You have probably encountered private-labeled products elsewhere at Costco, such as the Kirkland Signature paper towels. Because the Kirkland Signature model sells so well, hearing aid manufacturers compete aggressively to win the contract to offer their devices under the Kirkland Signature name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Jabra and Rexton are rarely (but sometimes) found in neighborhood dispensing clinics, whereas Kirkland Signature and Philips are found only in Costco.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The most compelling reason to buy hearing aids from Costco is their low prices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The low prices stem<\/a> from less reliance on advertising, a reduced variety of products, smaller product mark-ups, and lower overhead costs. Costco also gains revenue through the sale of yearly memberships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As of November 2020, Costco hearing aid prices are as follows: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n * custom earmolds, if needed for RIC or BTE styles, cost extra.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As is usually the case for a retailer- how they are reviewed depends in large part on the individuals staffing the location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We know Costco hearing aids are good. What is up for debate, and reflected in the reviews found on Costco online, is how good the staff is at each individual Costco hearing center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Consumer Affairs<\/a> raters averaged 3 out of 5 stars for Costco (as of November, 2020). They praise the low prices and thorough hearing testing protocols. However, many reviewers note that the quality of the fitting and service can vary dramatically between Costco locations.<\/p>\n\n\n\nAre costco hearing aids good?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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