High pressure, high prices, and low product selection are just a few reasons why I did not buy from this company. Also, I found it odd that they had no samples or brochures of hearing aids other than their favorite (maybe only?) line of hearing aids, the Signia brand (owned by Sivantos-Siemens). I'm afraid other seniors in our community may not have the assertiveness to defend against their high pressure to buy on the spot, or to negotiate any discount off the exorbitant (shocking and obscene) prices. That's why I'm writing this review. I have choices, and I chose to go elsewhere in town. At another dispenser in Camarillo (with a Five-Star Yelp Rating), I was able to consider several lines of hearing aid products, got better service, much better pricing (saving $3000 off a pair of top of the line aids), and someone who genuinely cares about my hearing rather than just trying to make a quick sale before I had the chance to go online to do some product research or price comparisons. Plus, with this other dispenser, I was able to demo hearing aides for a few days before making a decision. I was not offered a chance to demo any aids other than the quick 30 minutes wearing a set in the fitting room of My Hearing Centers. I don't think he even took the time to program the aids I tried on in the office. What a joke.
I support our community's businesses, but will not if I believe they take advantage of people, especially seniors who have little knowledge of technology, can't hear or think clearly, and can easily fall prey to high pressure tactics.
Check out the dispenser's license status on the California Dept. of Consumer Affairs website for Hearing Aid Dispenser Licenses. You'll be glad you did. read more