Lee Majors Rechargeable Bionic Hearing Aid spotlights incredible price drop in consumer rechargeable bionics
Posted on 10 September 2008, at 5:48 am, by Wayne Schulz
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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26 Comments For This Post
September 10th, 2008 at 4:46 pm
$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!
December 30th, 2008 at 3:56 am
I would like to know if they are any good. Do they help at all? I am hesitant to think they would work.
January 3rd, 2009 at 2:19 am
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.
January 5th, 2009 at 5:31 am
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!!!
January 6th, 2009 at 3:06 am
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.
January 6th, 2009 at 3:20 am
How can I get one? The website is constantly "Under Maintenance"
January 9th, 2009 at 4:53 am
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?
January 11th, 2009 at 7:27 am
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.
January 11th, 2009 at 10:28 am
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!
January 15th, 2009 at 11:17 am
Items like this attract dupes like me who have spent over $3000 for aids that don’t work and are subject to non-service. My Miracle Ears, purchased in Pueblo, CO have been back in the shop almost 50% of the time I’ve had them. The name is appropriate–it’s a “MIRACLE” if they work.
January 23rd, 2009 at 8:40 pm
I purchased 1 Bionic Ear a couple of months ago and sent it back with-in a few days. It kept beeping all the time. I have tried to contact them about my refund, but I have not made any contact with anyone yet. I trusted the 6 Million-dollar man then !!!
January 26th, 2009 at 11:52 pm
I phoned in an order in December 2008 & by mid-January had not received it. I called on 1-26 & the phone number is no longer available. The website http://www.customerstatus.comwas blocked from my laptop due to a security issue. Needless to say I called my credit card, & the charge had not been put on my card. I must be one of the "lucky ones"!
January 27th, 2009 at 2:48 pm
hI i MAIL MY SETS OF HEARING BACK ABOUT WEEK ARE 2 AGO TO BE REPLACE FOR THE CHARGER WILL NOT WORK AND ONE OF THE HEARING AID WILL NOT WORK,THEY ONLY WORK ONE TIME AND i LIKE THEM .pLEASE LET ME KNOW.THAT 256.00$ i PALD JUST TO HEAR ONE TIME. I WOULD LIKE A PH# IF YOU WILL
February 8th, 2009 at 1:33 am
Does anyone kmow how to reach this company
February 8th, 2009 at 11:37 pm
hi i was wondering if you give the address so i can send them back cause they suck they do not work
February 9th, 2009 at 1:45 am
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!!!!!
February 10th, 2009 at 7:54 pm
905-264-1499 just received bionic hearing aid works great hope this helps roger tong
February 14th, 2009 at 7:34 pm
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.
February 14th, 2009 at 7:48 pm
800-554-5925
February 17th, 2009 at 8:35 pm
Their phone #800-554-5925 Bionic Ear, PO Box5018,Wallingford, CT 06492-9979. for those looking for information.
February 18th, 2009 at 11:47 pm
I am trying to find out about an order I placed can some-one help me
February 19th, 2009 at 3:59 pm
Thanks for the info I was looking to buy one for my husband. Almost did until I accidentally clicked on this site.
February 19th, 2009 at 5:22 pm
Call your credit card company and ask for a chargeback on the compny because the product did not perform as stated.
February 21st, 2009 at 5:47 pm
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!
February 22nd, 2009 at 5:49 pm
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!
May 21st, 2009 at 12:14 pm
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!!!