Buying ‘hearing aids’ online: what to look out for
By Vanessa Pratley
Investigative Writer | Kaituhi Mātoro
With eye-watering hearing aid prices, it can be tempting to opt for cheaper options that claim to be as good as aids from a clinic. But watch out for hearing aid deals that seem too good to be true.
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