Huh? Seemed to be the most word often used in my vocabulary. Softer, mask covered voices didn't help either. I generally get my hearing aids from the VA, but they've been less than helpful in replacing my over the ear hearing aids that have suffered thru covid with me. They've been launched, dropped and lost when unmasking and background noise has 1st priority So unwilling to continue that frustration in the drawer they went. That was the beginning of the next level of frustration. Finally reaching wits end and having been inundated with mail from local hearing aid companies I decided to act. I learned that hearing aid vendors are like used car salesmen, lure you with rock bottom prices and try to upsell into the model that is practical with the most profit for them. So enter Costco Hearing Aid Center, in typical Costco fashion they buy in bulk, and have stores all over the country. So I stopped in, talked to the audiologist and scheduled an Appt. After the hearing test we discussed the options. Since the audiologist are not paid on commission I feel I got better info with no pressure. Hearing aids chosen, molds made and come back in 10 days to pick them up. Huh? Normal took 4-6 weeks at the VA. I show up, they fit great. They were programmed to my hearing deficit, connected to my phone and now I can hear you. They are brand name with the bells & whistles *I* wanted. It was a great experience and now I wonder why it took me so long. Costco may not be your first choice but the may be your last. read more