Here's my analysis:
- YOU CAN EASILY FIND AN UP TO THE MINUTE PRODUCT PRICE on the internet
- You can EASILY secure an agreement to offer you a FREE TRIAL
- You can easily SECURE A CONTINUOUS AFTERCARE COMMITMENT from a pleasant local business
Wednesday 30 June 2010
What every hearing impaired person wants?
The market is so competitive now, and that's a situation that can benefit you SO MUCH
Here's my analysis:
Here's my analysis:
PRODUCT CONFUSION
Please be aware that a large retailer MAY be falsely describing certain hearing aids - please do not misunderstand me - they are simply re-labeling so as to give themselves a unique product.
This would be for the purpose of increasing the perceived value of that product in your mind. PLEASE PLEASE take some time out to become an EXPERT HEARING AID CONSUMER by exploring fully the NHS option AND demanding a FREE TRIAL only. And ALWAYS get another LIKE FOR LIKE QUOTE...
This would be for the purpose of increasing the perceived value of that product in your mind. PLEASE PLEASE take some time out to become an EXPERT HEARING AID CONSUMER by exploring fully the NHS option AND demanding a FREE TRIAL only. And ALWAYS get another LIKE FOR LIKE QUOTE...
Thursday 17 June 2010
Posh hearing aids
If you don't mind paying a bit more, then visit http://www.aihhp.org/. This is an organisation supporting the long established family-run hearing aid practices in the UK, with the resources, client base and equipment to give you, the client an arguably superior visit experience...
I am sure you will receive a better than average service here, but please be aware that in today's volatile and highly competitive market - there are lots of new enterprising small businesses desperate to secure your business out there and, FOR EXACTLY THE SAME PRODUCT YOU CAN SAVE A SMALL FORTUNE and receive a far more attentive aftercare service. The market is now one much better serving the needs of you, the client. Some smaller, less established businesses may not have all the diagnostic equipment offered by AIHPP members, but they do follow up their responsibilities to clients to the same high level. Importantly, these newer businesses mostly support the display of prices up-front before you enquire.
Please note AIHPP members do not generally display prices on their websites.
We also offer completely free trials and amazingly low prices on batteries and consumable items. see us at www.comparehearingaidprices.co.uk
I am sure you will receive a better than average service here, but please be aware that in today's volatile and highly competitive market - there are lots of new enterprising small businesses desperate to secure your business out there and, FOR EXACTLY THE SAME PRODUCT YOU CAN SAVE A SMALL FORTUNE and receive a far more attentive aftercare service. The market is now one much better serving the needs of you, the client. Some smaller, less established businesses may not have all the diagnostic equipment offered by AIHPP members, but they do follow up their responsibilities to clients to the same high level. Importantly, these newer businesses mostly support the display of prices up-front before you enquire.
Please note AIHPP members do not generally display prices on their websites.
We also offer completely free trials and amazingly low prices on batteries and consumable items. see us at www.comparehearingaidprices.co.uk
Tuesday 15 June 2010
WARNING: Bogus Spectacle-worn hearing aid adverts
On a regular basis I'm asked "what about these wonderful spectacle aids?"....
Unfortunately, a few hearing aid companies have placed mass advertising on this subject. Please be aware that spectacle aids are VERY RARELY prescribed, are complicated to fit, and for 99% of users will involve fitting the glasses THEN inserting two little tubes in the ear canals.
HEARING AID ENQUIRER's NAMES AND ADDRESSES have an approximate value of £300 each, thus these ads are highly effective in capturing your information.
Unfortunately, a few hearing aid companies have placed mass advertising on this subject. Please be aware that spectacle aids are VERY RARELY prescribed, are complicated to fit, and for 99% of users will involve fitting the glasses THEN inserting two little tubes in the ear canals.
HEARING AID ENQUIRER's NAMES AND ADDRESSES have an approximate value of £300 each, thus these ads are highly effective in capturing your information.
Monday 7 June 2010
INTERNET DISCOUNT SITES...
..are great, but you do need to 'phone them and have a chat about WHO will actually deal with you and what their aftercare philosophy is.
NEVER DEAL WITH SITES THAT DON'T GIVE A HEAD OFFICE ADDRESS and DIRECTOR'S NAME. How can you deal with an unknown body?
NEVER DEAL WITH SITES THAT DON'T GIVE A HEAD OFFICE ADDRESS and DIRECTOR'S NAME. How can you deal with an unknown body?
FULL SHELL AND HALF SHELL AIDS
These are still being offered for sale in the UK, even though they are hardly ever appropriate - and I'm asked to quote for these items.
I've got to say they are at least ugly if not downright old fashioned. The most popular generic types of hearing aid are
1. receiver in ear aids, with a small unit on TOP OF THE EAR and a very thin wire in the ear
2. Completely in the canal hearing aids; tiny custom built aids hidden in the ear canal
3. Micro behind the ear aids with very thin tubes in the ear canal (available through some NHS Trusts.
These are the types you should be offered in 90% of cases
I've got to say they are at least ugly if not downright old fashioned. The most popular generic types of hearing aid are
1. receiver in ear aids, with a small unit on TOP OF THE EAR and a very thin wire in the ear
2. Completely in the canal hearing aids; tiny custom built aids hidden in the ear canal
3. Micro behind the ear aids with very thin tubes in the ear canal (available through some NHS Trusts.
These are the types you should be offered in 90% of cases
HOT BUYING TIPS for Summer 2010
Phonak / Unitron group are way out in front, and that's not surprising - the processor chip they use is creating very high levels of client satisfaction. And their mini receiver in ear product is TINY and very well built. I have noted that the nanotech cover on the microphones is a little thin, thus leading to audible hair rustle for some wearers, but for most, PHONAK UNITRON is outstanding right now. OF COURSE, THAT ASSUMES YOU PAY THE RIGHT PRICE!
Widex has always been a favourite of hearingaidsecrets - even though it is a little pricey. HOWEVER, as from JULY 10, Widex are opening their own plant in the UK. This is great news, but as with any new manufacturing site, be wary on price and build quality issues of in-the-ear aids for the next few months. Call us for up to the minute prices you should pay on WIDEX.
GN Resound are suffering from dropping sales at the moment. Probably a fair enough value-brand.
Siemens hearing aids are well built and the software is great. Prices are too high but they will soon start to take the UK private market more seriously.
Oticon / Bernafon are losing out right now. They are being forced into the high end market only by perhaps being less competitive, This is a mistake, but there is no doubting that their connectline compatible products are amazing.
Starkey receiver in ear aids are a little on the large side. The OTO LENS is a very interesting new tiny hearing aid launching in July 2010 and the touch controls on their BTEs is clever if you don't fancy a remote control.
Widex has always been a favourite of hearingaidsecrets - even though it is a little pricey. HOWEVER, as from JULY 10, Widex are opening their own plant in the UK. This is great news, but as with any new manufacturing site, be wary on price and build quality issues of in-the-ear aids for the next few months. Call us for up to the minute prices you should pay on WIDEX.
GN Resound are suffering from dropping sales at the moment. Probably a fair enough value-brand.
Siemens hearing aids are well built and the software is great. Prices are too high but they will soon start to take the UK private market more seriously.
Oticon / Bernafon are losing out right now. They are being forced into the high end market only by perhaps being less competitive, This is a mistake, but there is no doubting that their connectline compatible products are amazing.
Starkey receiver in ear aids are a little on the large side. The OTO LENS is a very interesting new tiny hearing aid launching in July 2010 and the touch controls on their BTEs is clever if you don't fancy a remote control.
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