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Sam's Club started in Midwest City, Oklahoma, when Walmart's founder saw an opportunity to give low price access to other store owners. Sam Walton had started his career with a small retail shop and knew it was tough to get bulk pricing.
Over the years, Sam's Club attracted families and deal-seekers looking for discount pricing on bulk items from laundry detergent to fresh food.
Around ten years ago Sam’s Club added hearing centers (in partnership Lucid Hearing) to their growing number of locations, and today nearly 500 Sam’s Club locations offer hearing tests and prescription hearing aids to members at impressively low prices.
Several readers have asked about Sam's Club hearing aids, and, at long last, I'm diving in. In this article, we'll look at available hearing brands, technology, care, process and perks.
Fast facts about Sam's Club Hearing Aids
Let's start with a few quick facts about Sam's Club hearing aids and hearing centers.
- Sam’s Club hearing aids are only available to members, but you can take a free hearing test before signing up for a membership.
- Sam’s Club sells only one brand of hearing aids made and dispensed by Lucid Hearing.
- Lucid Hearing staffs Sam's Club hearing centers with hearing professionals who take your hearing test and customize your hearing aid to your prescription.
- Hearing aids at Sam's Club cost between $1,200 - $4,400 for a pair (depending on style and technology level). The national average for a pair of prescription hearing aids is $4,500.
- If you prefer to purchase over-the-counter (usually around 1/2 the price) you can order Lucid hearing aids directly here. As a perk, Lucid lets you “upgrade” your same devices at a local Sam’s Club if you decide you need hands-on help.
If you’re thinking of purchasing over-the-counter hearing aids (FYI: These devices are usually already half the price!), you can order Lucid hearing aids directly here. Even better: Lucid lets you “upgrade” your same devices at a local Sam’s Club if you decide you need hands-on help.
Follow-Up Care at Sam’s Club Hearing Center
When you buy hearing aids through Sam's Club also entitles you to lifetime cleanings, complimentary follow-up hearing tests, and free repairs. Plus, the hearing center includes a one year warranty on all products. Hearing aid users can also purchase extended warranties for loss or damages, too.
As for further policy discounts, keep in mind that Sam’s Club doesn’t accept insurance submission or VA benefits on customers’ behalf at this time.
But, what if you’re not satisfied with your hearing aid purchase? Sam’s Club has you covered, customers can enjoy a 90-day "no questions asked" return policy.
Pros:
- Offers a great quality product
- Follow-up care is easy, plus Sam’s Club can clean your hearing aids while you shop
- Hearing tests at Sam’s Club are free and convenient
Cons:
- Only one brand of hearing aids available
- Liberty Hearing aids have a solid caliber, but they are missing the latest technology
- You need a Sam’s Club membership to purchase the hearing aids
- The experience level of Lucid staff may vary depending on the location as they employ a mix of audiologists and licensed hearing dispensers
Final Thoughts
If you are a Sam's Club member, it's worth considering Sam's Club and their Liberty hearing aids or taking advantage of their free hearing test.
Working through Sam's Club offers meaningful savings compared to traditional prescription offerings at a local audiologist. If you want to save even more you might consider buying over-the-counter directly through Lucid Hearing and upgrading only if you have trouble fine tuning the devices at home.
Sam’s Club offers compelling follow-up care (especially if you already go to the store).
The Sam’s Club hearing offering is a lot like what Sam Walton started all those years ago. No frills, competitive prices and common sense service.
