Re: Tragedy averted

On 3/27/2025 8:58 PM, Leonard Blaisdell wrote:

On 2025-03-27, dsi1 <dsi100@yahoo.com> wrote:
 

I used to fix hearing aids back in the day. These days, I can't fix
shit. My hands and eyes aren't up to the task. I did put together a
broken aid on Tuesday for my special little friend. It was broken in two
and still working. All I did was reattach the loudspeaker and glued the
shell together. I didn't charge him a dime. He was happy as a clam.
There are people that will fix stuff for you but they're hard to find.

  I bought a pair of Audiens. They promoted another pair for half-price. I
went for it. I _HATE_ hearing aides! I gave the other pair to a friend.
Loss of hearing is just another way of withdrawing from the World. I'm
living the dream!
But, as far as hearing aides go, the era of expensive ones is over.
Audiologists will soon have to adjust, but I'll bow to your expertise.
 

I see the generic ones for about $300.
I have some loss but before I go to a place like Beltone, I'll try the cheap ones.  Sure, the audiologist deserves something, but I can't justify $4000 and up.