> im an audiologist and i encourge you to put a submission to the senate
> enquiry they need to hear the issues for you not just the big
> corporate players. the eharign aids are sold generally as apackage of
> test , fit and support, they anticipate some time of support? a year
> many years. the technology is now advancing faster then ever before so
> that the technology is dated before the product wears outand i believe
> packaging for many years is unreasonable as old people may never take
> advantage of what they pay for, young people may have "adventures"
> well before the life of the product or simply the device is no longer
> ideal...
> neverless we all hate a person coming in with an internet purchase
> which often is cheaper than i can buy through my suplier wholesale as
> a small player  but the problem is that often the product is not best
> suited to the clients loss or needs and that where things become
> difficult. some manufacturers are now saying they will not support
> warrantly of overseas  internet purchased products which are often
> priced to suit the economy of the market they are sold in.

> On Oct 1, 6:17 pm, Christian <christian...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > Just had a recent enquiry.

> > Has anyone ever bought a pair of hearing aids, maybe even second hand
> > and used another audiologist clinic to provide moulds, and adjustments
> > to the hearing aid to suit your hearing and provided servicing?

> > Has anyone had trouble with their warranty because they took their
> > hearing aids to a different service provider to get it fixed etc?

> > I know many audiologists want you to buy from them and come back to
> > them for testing and servicing etc. But does anyone do otherwise?
> > ?
> > It's similar to buying a car from one place, getting your fuel from
> > another place and using a different mechanic everytime you need a
> > service.

> > Let us know how you went. Anything to look out for? any benefits?