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Why are hearing aids such a global racket?
Some while ago Dad responded to an ad which promised him miraculous hearing improvement.
I told him that there was great risk of being taken to the cleaners and asked him to think again before I posted the letter.
However, once he makes up his mind forces greater than me aren't able to persuade him to change it.
An appointment was made and a few days later the sales bod turned up parking his very expensive car on our drive.
A lengthy 'consultation' took place with a thorough explanation of the technology and a demonstration of the aids.
This was followed by casual mention of the price. £3000!
After Dad expressed his surprise (understatement alert) the sales bod mustered as much dignity as he was able and left.
ETA:
At the beginning of his spiel, the salesmen went to great lengths to stress that they weren't 'used car salesmen' (his words) and were regulated by a statutory body.
After he left, I did an internet search of the chap's name and found that he had been fined a considerable sum by the regulatory body for various irregularities.
A search of Companies House data revealed a string of compulsory liquidations he'd been involved in.
Caveat emptor.
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