Sorry Mr. pvc, but I have NEVER seen a pair of Costco hearing aids on sale on eBay, new or used. And why would you “lose” them? They are great hearing aids and the price is low enough that you can buy a new pair without being screwed. If you are dealing with a reputable dealer on eBay, I wouldn’t worry about the theft. What you need to worry about is the fact that over the next 5 years, the choke hold of the big six will be broken, and the traditional practice is going to either adapt or fall by the wayside. This means in addition to cutting overhead (multiple offices, too many employees) the traditional practices will need to put a lot of pressure on the big 6 to reduce prices.
With regard to your comment about me being remarkable, if you want the full story, take a look at some of my other posts. The information is there. And I don’t mind criticism - it helps me think.
I suspect you are a traditional audiology practitioner. If you are, wake up and smell the coffee. My guess is that the number of traditional practices will halve over the next 5 years. I think there will be consolidation among the big six.