Report Abuse
You have chosen to report the following comment as abusive, offensive, or inappropriate.
I am on my second set, and we need the tax credit! they are exorbitantly expensive. But $2500 a year is bad even for hearing aids. My first "in ear" set (at $850 for the first one and $1000 for the second) broke constantly, every month or so, because the ear canal is moist, greasy, and flexible so no rigid "molded" piece will fit exactly. The sensitive audio circuits don't work if you sweat (yeah!) and have wax, flaky skin or other ear conditions. Plus they cost $100's to fix each time. So. My second set of "behind the ear" cost $2000 with a one year warranty back in October. One already broke. It's covered for repairs--but I'm "half deaf" for 2 weeks waiting on it. Look. There has to be a better and cheaper way to help our hearing than the "free market" nonsense we've got today. If an iPod is so cheap, how come hearing aids cost so much? And why don't they work as well?
By Brent F
