Gumby Posted January 12, 2018 Report Share Posted January 12, 2018 I am curious if anybody there has compared the cost of hearing aids in the lakeside area to either US or Canada? My mother in law is looking at buying some within the next year, she will be staying in Ajijic for a few month next November on and could buy them here in Canada or wait until she is there. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickS Posted January 12, 2018 Report Share Posted January 12, 2018 Before she buys, she should check out Costco pricing on aides. Brand name, quality products at amazing prices. AND extras like 'fabulous return policy... return them up to 6 months with total refund'!, unlimited service/adjustments at any Costco, free replacements if lost!, etc etc. Then compare those prices to Lakeside.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johanson Posted January 12, 2018 Report Share Posted January 12, 2018 I too highly recommend Costco for hearing aids. I bought a brand new brand for the States and Canada some 15 months ago. That same model came to Costco Mexico about 6 months later and either cost the same or a couple of % points higher in Costco Mexico, The costs were almost exactly the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gringal Posted January 12, 2018 Report Share Posted January 12, 2018 Only one problem with buying hearing aids at Costco: If you are living in the lakeside area and your hearing aids need adjustments, especially in the initial period, you will need a trip to Guadalajara to do it. The local man who works out of the LCS back offices does free adjustments and is able to make repairs. There is a full warranty which covers loss as well. Just something to consider. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickS Posted January 12, 2018 Report Share Posted January 12, 2018 Surely a concern for ‘locals’ but the OP’s MIL lives in Canada.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gumby Posted January 12, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2018 Actually she is comparing to our local Costco, I am a big Costco fan but still curious if there are savings to be had? When I look at dental and some medical it seems possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave0415 Posted January 12, 2018 Report Share Posted January 12, 2018 44 minutes ago, Gumby said: Actually she is comparing to our local Costco, I am a big Costco fan but still curious if there are savings to be had? When I look at dental and some medical it seems possible. You have to bear in mind that prices in Mexico for hearing aids generally include Sales Tax and prices NOB generally don't, depending on State/Provincial Sales Tax. Laws. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TelsZ4 Posted January 12, 2018 Report Share Posted January 12, 2018 2 hours ago, dave0415 said: You have to bear in mind that prices in Mexico for hearing aids generally include Sales Tax and prices NOB generally don't, depending on State/Provincial Sales Tax. Laws. Do you even pay State/Provincial Sales Tax on a medical device...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johanson Posted January 12, 2018 Report Share Posted January 12, 2018 I did not pay WA sales tax for my hearing aids at the Seattle Costco. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gumby Posted January 12, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2018 It sounds like, (no pun intended) she is wiser tp purchase at Costco here. Thank You for your input. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngusMactavish Posted January 12, 2018 Report Share Posted January 12, 2018 57 minutes ago, TelsZ4 said: Do you even pay State/Provincial Sales Tax on a medical device...? In Texas, the exemption from paying sales tax on medical devices is if they were prescribed by a physician. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickS Posted January 12, 2018 Report Share Posted January 12, 2018 Would Dr. Google count? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngusMactavish Posted January 12, 2018 Report Share Posted January 12, 2018 56 minutes ago, RickS said: Would Dr. Google count? Texans are not smart enough to Google. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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