Costco

Name: Costco
Address: 11 Newbury St, Danvers, MA, 01923, US
Telephone: 978-750-1000
Rating: 4.0

11 Newbury St
Danvers, MA 01923 978-750-1000

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Consumer Comments for Costco

Consumer from Melrose, MA
Jun 14, 2022

I had a great experience at Costco, Danvers, and the price for their hearing aides was significantly less than what I was quoted by an independent audiologist, even with my health plan discount.

Consumer from Danvers, MA
Nov 10, 2020

2 different specialists involved. One better than the other. The lesser was still adequate.

Consumer from Topsfield, MA
Apr 02, 2017

40% less than discount prices elswhere.

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