Costco

Name: Costco
Address: 1175 N 205th St, Shoreline, WA, 98133, US
Telephone: 206-542-3238
Rating: 4.5

1175 N 205th St
Shoreline, WA 98133 206-542-3238

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Consumer from Edmonds, WA
Feb 24, 2023

I wish I had been given an option to use replaceable batteries instead of rechargeable ones. My mother has dementia and keeps forgetting to charge them overnight and can't wear them at night so can't hear when I call her in the morning to remind her about medications....

Consumer from Seattle, WA
Nov 27, 2021

The front-office staff often seems over burdened, so it can be hard to get their attention. However hearing aid specialists are well-informed and keep trying until they get your hearing aid properly adjusted. Generous return policy, more than required by law. It can take a while to get an appointment, but it's worth the wait. Best prices by far, without compromising quality or service.

Consumer from Seattle, WA
Sep 19, 2021

The office has been helpful with minor adjustments and supplying a different ear piece at no added charge. The brand recommended meets my needs for flexible adjustments of hearing profiles based on the environment I'm in. Integration with iPhone and Apple watch has been very good. I appreciated the good listening skills of the technician.

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