Amplifon referred me to a local audiologist so I went in for a test. This "professional" didn't even bother with a hearing test, she kind of fooled around a bit and asked questions. I found some aids that I liked and asked the price. Then she laughed when I showed her the referral card and asked for the discount. Needless to say I went to BuyHear.com and got my aids for less than half the price she was asking and I am getting full service from a hearing aid programmer that programs more hearing aids in one year than a local audiologist will program in 15 to 20 years. Thanks, but I'll go with the most experienced programmer that charges half the price. Don't be afraid to order online as long as its from BuyHear.