04.20.23 Hey Big Spender, Manufacturers Are Playing You / Lower Hearing Aid Prices At Last
By Clark Howard
20/04/23·29m 25s
Consumer goods manufacturers are using a targeted strategy to rip off consumers with vaunted versions of self-care and home products, boasting massive profit margins on their so-called premium lines. Don’t fall for this marketing scheme. Also, after shameless industry cartel gouging forever, OTC FDA approved free market hearing aids are finally available at significantly lower prices - and some are getting great reviews.
Manufacturer Mind Games: Segment 1
Ask Clark: Segment 2
Hearing Aid Prices: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4
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