Buying online safe?

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I am helping a friend with finding a new set of hearing aids. The online options are very appealing, but it seems too good to be true. Any thoughts or experience with online purchasing???

padams2113
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If you don't need earmolds then I would say you should be fine buying online, if you need impressions then you need go to a local dealer.

poliplor
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I have bought three cars online off ebay and all of them have been great. I was skeptical at first but I have yet to have problems. I think the same thing carries over to hearing aids, most businesses you have heard/read about are good companies. I would suggest you check out precisehearing.com. I bought my last pair of aids from them and I'm very pleased with my purchase.

Guest

You need to be careful when buying discounted products especially online. However, just because something is cheaper does not mean that they are of less quality and vice versa. Always do research. What I suggest to do is get information of the hearing aid you are thinking about purchasing online and go to google reviews of the hearing aid. Those review websites are great and so helpful!

MichellePasinati
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If you want to buy hearing aid online then firstly gain all the information about hearing aid and read all the information carefully and also check the price of that hearing aid which you want to buy.

kirandoll123
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hi its good u can buy online,but programming on and on often must be there .any way u ask about international warranty and spare parts available.any doubts pl email them and ask all of them,they should trat you like the best client when u go. compare all products and take, i suggest u to buy with audiologist authorized dealers only,u can get discount and u will be always welcomed.