Lee Majors Rechargeable Bionic Hearing Aid spotlights incredible price drop in consumer rechargeable bionics

Posted on 10 September 2008 by


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Some of you may remember Lee Majors. He portrayed astronaut Steve Austin in the popular ABC TV show “The Six Million Dollar Man” from 1974 to 1978. In the series Lee is an astronaut who crashes and has his right arm, both legs and left eye replaced by “bionic” implants which significantly enhance his strength and running speed. His legs give him reported 60 MPH speeds (which the TV showed as slow motion running). Now Lee apparently has a new gig and instead of $6 million dollars – bionics now cost $14.95 (Note: The $14.95 is a fee for the 30 day trial – total price if you keep it is 3 additional payments of $49.95) Introducing the Lee Majors Rechargeable Bionic Hearing Aid – complete with inline video of Lee selling the thing. I wish Lee had demonstrated this because size wise in this advertising photo it appears as big as a light bulb (though the video actually shows it as normal sized for a hearing aid).

Lee Majors Bionic Hearing Aid – Official Site

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  • n0doz

    $14.95 to try it… full price is $149 if you decide to keep it. Still, WAY cheaper than the $2500-$6000 some of my friends paid for theirs! Thanks, Wayne!

  • Debra

    I would like to know if they are any good. Do they help at all? I am hesitant to think they would work.

    • Carolinvp

      got my husband one. He likes it even better than his expensive hearing aid (that he hates). It doesn't stay charged long enough, but he does like it. We are working through the charging thing, but can't find any customer service assistance.

  • Patrick J Heller

    Hello
    You should have said it was $149.00 in the beginning on the Television commercial. I would not trust something that is not advertised the way it is!!!

  • Barbara H. Nusio

    I was lucky I was going to purchase it but forgot the phone number and then when I looked on the internet the internet site was under repair. I guess they decided to put the correct price in.

  • Wayne

    How can I get one? The website is constantly "Under Maintenance"

  • Ken

    I ordered 2 on December 13th 2008 still haven't seen anything. I've tried to contact their Customer Service by the telephone number ….unable to get through. I have tried e-mail and can not get an answer regarding the status of my order. How do you return it once you get it, if your not happy with it ?or get it repaired or replaced? I would sincerely like to try it but am concerned about any kind of Customer Service if needed. Does anyone know who the Chinese Manufacturer is?

  • Sue

    There is a reason that they are so cheap. I have had two people in my hearing aid office and had wished that they didn't waste there money on them. I gave them both a discount of the $149. they wasted and are extremly happy with the ones that I fit them with under $800.

  • mark

    While this might look like a good thing, it is not custom fit to your ear and will most likely NOT perform as well as one made for you specifically nor be as comfortable. As far as the sound goes, there are many different hearing losses, and using this is just a stab in the dark when it comes to matching yours. There have been lots of other such devices on the market before, and they are just gimmicks which eventually will fail. Getting a celebrity to endorse it is only used as a means to give it some credibility in the consumer's eyes–just a marketing ploy. Don't waste your time and money on something like this…go to a trained professional for a thorough evaluation and advice. Besides, it sounds like the customer service for this is already falling apart. Don't be suckered in!

  • dahlberg

    Items like this attract dupes like me who have spent over $3000 for aids that don’t work and are subject to non-service. My Miracle Ears, purchased in Pueblo, CO have been back in the shop almost 50% of the time I’ve had them. The name is appropriate–it’s a “MIRACLE” if they work.

  • John F. Oakley

    I purchased 1 Bionic Ear a couple of months ago and sent it back with-in a few days. It kept beeping all the time. I have tried to contact them about my refund, but I have not made any contact with anyone yet. I trusted the 6 Million-dollar man then !!!

    • Don Smith

      I had to return one myself. After Googleing intensely, i found someone who helped. The following is the phone number and address for the headquarters of Bionic Ear. 800-284-4628
      Bionic Ear 2 Morgan Ave. Norwalk, CT 06851. Hope this helps!

  • Gramjudz

    I phoned in an order in December 2008 & by mid-January had not received it. I called on 1-26 & the phone number is no longer available. The website http://www.customerstatus.comwas blocked from my laptop due to a security issue. Needless to say I called my credit card, & the charge had not been put on my card. I must be one of the "lucky ones"!

  • JOHNNIE THOMAS

    hI i MAIL MY SETS OF HEARING BACK ABOUT WEEK ARE 2 AGO TO BE REPLACE FOR THE CHARGER WILL NOT WORK AND ONE OF THE HEARING AID WILL NOT WORK,THEY ONLY WORK ONE TIME AND i LIKE THEM .pLEASE LET ME KNOW.THAT 256.00$ i PALD JUST TO HEAR ONE TIME. I WOULD LIKE A PH# IF YOU WILL

  • Walter Johnes

    Does anyone kmow how to reach this company

  • debbie

    hi i was wondering if you give the address so i can send them back cause they suck they do not work

  • Vickie Foulks

    When you called the 800 # to order the amount was $22.90 ($14.95 trial and $7.95 S&H). They stated if you were not satisfied and returned it you would receive a refund minus the $7.95 S&H. We returned it and now they state the $14.95 is not refundable. I protested this charge to my card. The original 800# is not longer in service, and I think this was just a way to get a little money off everyone who called in originally. Besides that the product is cheap!!!!!

  • roger tong

    905-264-1499 just received bionic hearing aid works great hope this helps roger tong

  • Helen Morgan

    I had problem with these people also. I ordered the 30 day trial offer and additional aid. I received them on 12/5/08 and returned them on 12/15/09. I had a credit of 148.95 and then there was a charge of 49.95. I called them and they said they refunded all my money. I have tried to get this 49.95 charge off my credit card and they keep telling me they have refunded all. The trial offer was 149.85 and the extra aid 99.00. I don't see where they refunded all. Is there a way to get this off my credit card.

    • Roger

      Call your credit card company and ask for a chargeback on the compny because the product did not perform as stated.

  • Helen Morgan

    800-554-5925

  • Bt ND

    Their phone #800-554-5925 Bionic Ear, PO Box5018,Wallingford, CT 06492-9979. for those looking for information.

  • Terry L. Adams

    I am trying to find out about an order I placed can some-one help me

    • Sail lover

      I had to return one. After Googleing intensely, I found someone who helped. The following is the phone number and address for the headquarters of Bionic Ear. 800-284-4628
      Bionic Ear 2 Morgan Ave. Norwalk, CT 06851. Hope this helps!

  • Charlotte

    Thanks for the info I was looking to buy one for my husband. Almost did until I accidentally clicked on this site.

  • Judles

    I’m a fan of Songbird disposable hearing aids but thought I would try this one. VERY DECEPTIVE ADVERTISING. I have worn it once though, and altough it was uncomfortable, the sound level was good.

    VERY DECEPTIVE advertising though, I called and told them. I was told I was the FIRST to complain…sure!

    Yes, better than spending 5K and having them sit on the dresser, but…although I’m still willing to give the product a try…their advertising and pricing is VERY DECEPTIVE!!!

  • jagmfg

    Goto the Norwalk BBB Website. http://www.bbb.org/connecticut/business-reviews/infomercials/national-express-in-norwalk-ct-32000325 That seems the only way to get a quick resolution to your problem. They helped resolve 53 of 54 reported problems.

  • http://twitter.com/ciaranpjd/status/16465236410 Ciaran Downey

    @johnwordballoon We're not that old yet that we need http://fwd4.me/TOL – are we? Oh. Dear. God.

  • http://twitter.com/HearingAid231 Hearing Aid Reviews

    Nice price! How much is the original price for that hearing aid?
    http://hearing-aid-reviews.com/