When purchasing new devices, manufacturers or providers may offer a trade-in credit toward your next pair. 2. What Buyers Look For

Ensure any "pairing" history with your smartphone or tablet is cleared before selling.

If you are looking to sell, the value of your devices is determined by several factors:

They operate the National Hearing Aid Project , which collects and redistributes devices to low-income individuals. 4. Important Considerations

"Big Six" manufacturers (Phonak, Oticon, Resound, Signia, Starkey, and Widex) are the most sought-after.

Their "SIGHTFirst" program collects used hearing aids to be refurbished and provided to those in need globally.

Premium models with Bluetooth connectivity and rechargeable batteries hold much higher resale value than basic or older models.