Best Deal on N95 / P2 Masks ?

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  gonka on 08/01/2022 - 07:55

  +1

  For what it's worth these are about $NZ15 incl GST for 60 and seem good quality. Took 15 days to arrive in December. https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4001103852342.html

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    nzkristina on 08/01/2022 - 08:19

    +1

    Came to say the same thing. I got mine from Aliexpress too, very cheap and tbh they’re probably made in the same factory that’s making the ones for sale in NZ shops. If you’re interested, these are the ones I got.. $14 for a 50 pack https://a.aliexpress.com/_mtlQa9O

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  kinetic9 on 08/01/2022 - 08:32

  I’m always worried the really cheap ones on aliexpress or Amazon aren’t actually tested to meet any standard.

  On a related note, has anyone seen deals on KF94 style masks? I find them much more comfortable to wear.

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    gunman on 09/01/2022 - 10:18

    I ordered the Korean KF94 masks from Aliexpress last year as I also found those ones more comfortable to wear.
    Once I received the masks I realised why they were cheap. It had Korean writing on the packaging but had fake Korean company details printed on.
    The packging also had what looked like a white Quality tested sticker stuck on but it was actually not even a sticker and just printed on. Comparing it side by side to the authentic KF94 masks it was completely different.
    I asked the seller for a refund providing photos as evidence and the seller admitted they were fake but will have similar quality which I think is BS. Couldn't even wear the mask because of a strong chemical smell.

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      kinetic9 on 09/01/2022 - 11:33

      I've seen very similar complaints on amazon, a lot of them fakes, strong smell etc. I don't mind if they aren't actually made in Korea, as long as they are similar quality.

      I've ordered these ones from Meo to try out: https://www.meoair.com/product/meo-guard-flat-fold-disposabl…

      Not the cheapest, but hopefully as good as proper ones.

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  Tay777 on 09/01/2022 - 11:35

  Got some KN95 masks for 20c each at Bunnings last week.

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    akrotohur on 09/01/2022 - 12:38

    I saw some at Bunnings too (20c each), but the ones I saw did mention on the packaging that they do no comply with the KN95 standards, although KN95 was embossed on the mask itself, whatever that means.

    https://imgur.com/a/BekETww

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      ehh on 09/01/2022 - 13:34

      +1

      https://www.bunnings.co.nz/general-purpose-face-mask_p022444…

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        akrotohur on 09/01/2022 - 13:52

        Yep, the same type I saw in store, they are sold as "general purpose" masks

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          Tay777 on 09/01/2022 - 15:06

          @akrotohur: Oops shows I didn’t read them properly

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  jaknz on 21/01/2022 - 15:40

  +1

  Most of the above links are now OOS. Any thoughts on these two that are still available? 3M is more expensive than Esko, but also looks like it's better built.

  3M Particulate Respirator mask 9123 P2 Pack Of 25 - $89.90
  https://www.nxp.nz/main-catalogue-productdetail/3m-particula…

  Breathe Easy P2 Non Valved Mask Box Of 20 - $31.65
  https://www.nxp.nz/main-catalogue-productdetail/breathe-easy…