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Good Manner KF94 Respirator Masks 50pk ￦16,000 (A$18.69) + ￦31,500 (A$36.80) Delivery* @ towelstory via Gmarket, Korea

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Good Manner KF94 Respirator Masks 50pk ￦16,000 (A$18.69) + ￦31,500 (A$36.80) Delivery* @ towelstory via Gmarket, Korea
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tonester on 10/03/2022 - 22:05 global.gmarket.co.kr (1196 clicks)
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*or $14 delivery after $10 signup credit via Buyandship (insured, 2-4 days Korea-HK, 7-12 days HK-Australia)

Especially good for overseas flights, boat-shaped respirators, such as KF94 masks, are found by many people to be more comfortable and fit better than other styles

These ones have been tested by Lloyd Armbrust, Aaron Collins, and CBC to be amongst the best, with results including 99.2-99.9% filtration efficiency

Good Manner size guide

Why should you wear a mask?

As such, it's worthwhile upgrading your mask to a respirator – besides better filtering:

  • More comfortable, breathable, lightweight, fit better:
  • Doesn't touch lips, easier and clearer to talk through
  • Doesn't fog up glasses

Reuse them by rotating daily between a few (4-5, maybe 7) – after wearing, hang up or air-dry each in separate paper bags or breathable containers

Features of masks that will enhance comfort and fit

We're still in a pandemic – it isn't over, Omicron BA.2 is here, 30-50% more contagious than BA.1 – but catching COVID is not inevitable – you don’t have to become infected

Health & Beauty Disposable Face Masks KF94 Mask Respirator

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  • kacak on 10/03/2022 - 22:13
    +4

    +1 for content and number of links!

  • kerfuffle on 10/03/2022 - 22:25

    Enlighten me: how many individual links are there?

    • tonester on 11/03/2022 - 06:00
      +1

      40 - how many have you checked? :)

  • SR9 on 10/03/2022 - 22:35

    Shipping cost more than the mask itself. Is the website legit? It's not secure.

  • brendan0 on 10/03/2022 - 22:36
    +1

    Wow I’ve never seen a post with so many links.

    Also Benehal N95 mask which is NIOSH approved is selling at Sydney tools.
    - 20pc for $18.
    - they have physical stores where you can pick up so no shipping.
    - these masks are headloops which are better than earloops (eg the good manner kf94s) for creating a good fit and seal

    https://sydneytools.com.au/product/benehal-8225-20pack-beneh…

    • tonester on 11/03/2022 - 06:02

      these masks are headloops which are better than earloops (eg the good manner kf94s) for creating a good fit and seal

      boat-shape masks are actually considered to generally have a better fit/seal than bi-fold ones, and earloops are more versatile/convenient than headstraps, especially on overseas flights :)

      Especially good for overseas flights, boat-shaped respirators, such as KF94 masks, are found by many people to be more comfortable and fit better than other styles

      Features of masks that will enhance comfort and fit

      • brendan0 on 11/03/2022 - 19:23
        +1

        Yeah sure the earloop boat-style is better fitting for most adults than an earloop vertical flat fold all else equal. But that's not the comparison I'm drawing.

        I'm putting it head to head with a NIOSH N95 headloop and it's not obvious that the Good Manner KF94 earloop would have superior fit test pass rates for a range of face shapes than the NIOSH-approved N95 Benehal with headloops that are adjustible at that. If you're heart is set on earloop KF94s, to have the best chance of getting a good fit, you should get the ones with adjustible earloops

        Ultimately, only testing and data will tell, but my money is on the adjustible headloop N95 over the Good Manner KF94.

        earloops are more versatile/convenient than headstraps, especially on overseas flights

        For an overseas flight I would prefer a headloops as they would not put pressure on the ears. Why? To fit well the straps generally need to be tight, but if the straps are earloops AND tight, it's going to hurt your ears on a long haul flight.

        • tonester on 11/03/2022 - 22:15

          I'm putting it head to head with a NIOSH N95 headloop and it's not obvious that the Good Manner KF94 earloop would have superior fit test pass rates for a range of face shapes than the NIOSH-approved N95 Benehal with headloops that are adjustible at that.

          mask shape is more important than fastening type

          boat-shape with headstraps, such as 3M Aura, is likely better than one with earloops, but using ear-savers with the latter would improve it

          bi-fold with headstraps, such as the Benehal, is unlikely to be better than a boat-shape with earloops, especially using ear-savers

          If you're heart is set on earloop KF94s, to have the best chance of getting a good fit, you should get the ones with adjustible earloops

          +1 adjustable earloops are of course better than non-adjustable ones

          For an overseas flight I would prefer a headloops as they would not put pressure on the ears. Why? To fit well the straps generally need to be tight, but if the straps are earloops AND tight, it's going to hurt your ears on a long haul flight.

          i haven't had an issue with wearing earloops for hours, but ear-savers would help those otherwise - much easier to put-on/take-off earloops than headstraps for eating/drinking :)

          • brendan0 on 11/03/2022 - 23:58

            @tonester:

            mask shape is more important than fastening type … bi-fold with headstraps, such as the Benehal, is unlikely to be better than a boat-shape with earloops, especially using ear-savers

            Where is the evidence for this? Is there a study like this https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8289716/ that pits those two designs against each other? If there is I'd like to see it.

            i haven't had an issue with wearing earloops for hours

            From reading this study then https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8289716/ there's a strong risk that you're not getting a good fit. Without a quantitative fit test, you'd never know for sure, but the study points in that direction.

            but ear-savers would help those otherwise

            Tried them. They convert the pressure applying behind the ears to downward pressure over the ears.

            • tonester on 23/03/2022 - 23:40

              @brendan0:

              Where is the evidence for this? Is there a study like this https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8289716/ that pits those two designs against each other? If there is I'd like to see it.

              don't know if there's been any such study or comparison, but from first principles:

              1. determine best mask shape that fits face, then
              2. determine best fastening type that maintains seal

              poor shape choice could require unnecessarily uncomfortable fastening to compensate than otherwise

              Tried them. They convert the pressure applying behind the ears to downward pressure over the ears.

              similar to headstraps, aren't they meant to make earloops bypass and go around the ears, pulling them behind the head, rather than over them?

  • decc0 on 10/03/2022 - 23:27
    -1

    Got KN95 masks 5 for $2 at Bunnings. Instant local pick up.

    $55 for a pack of no name masks from an unknown overseas seller in a foreign currency with lengthy delivery kind of pales in comparison..

    Edit: holy shit 44 cookies blocked and an unsecure connection as I click to see if these masks actually meet any standards. Item reviews 5/5 from 93 reviews, once you click it's actually only 2.5 stars. Seems to hide the unfavorable reviews.

    Sorry, but that's a neg. Things aren't looking great here.

    • tonester on 11/03/2022 - 06:04
      +4

      Got KN95 masks 5 for $2 at Bunnings.

      seems cheap, what's the quality like? approved/tested/reviewed by anyone?

      $55 for a pack of no name masks

      $35 delivered via Buyandship

      These ones have been tested by Lloyd Armbrust, Aaron Collins, and CBC to be amongst the best, with results including 99.2-99.9% filtration efficiency

      if these masks actually meet any standards

      Mask Ratings – N95 vs FFP2 vs KN95 vs KF94 vs P2

      Item reviews 5/5 from 93 reviews, once you click it's actually only 2.5 stars.

      97 reviews comprising 11 premium/written and 86 ratings-only - where did you find 2.5 stars?

      • decc0 on 11/03/2022 - 10:50
        -2

        seems cheap, what's the quality like? approved/tested/reviewed by anyone?

        Meets GB2626-2006 standard.

        $35 delivered via Buyandship

        Using a third party to deliver from an already questionable enough place with a sign up credit added.

        where did you find 2.5 stars?

        It's on top of the page. Open your eyes.

        11 premium/written

        "Premium" reviews? Lol.

        • tonester on 11/03/2022 - 11:50

          Meets GB2626-2006 standard.

          according to whom? most KN95 masks are substandard, with a preponderance of fakes/failures - what's the manufacturer/model?

          has it been approved/tested/reviewed by anyone, such as TGA, CDC, Nelson Labs, or the three who did Good Manners?

          Using a third party to deliver from an already questionable enough place with a sign up credit added.

          is there something wrong with that?

          It's on top of the page. Open your eyes.

          sorry, but i can't see it? Gmarket doesn't use star ratings
          http://global.gmarket.co.kr/item?goodscode=1965058991

          "Premium" reviews? Lol.

          that's what they call written reviews, as opposed to ratings-only ones

          • decc0 on 11/03/2022 - 13:28
            -2

            @tonester:

            Gmarket doesn't use star ratings

            Seems to me they do?

            Not bothering to get into this massive mask debate. We've been living with COVID for 2 years now.

            Btw haven't bothered to read your replies or post in full because being succinct is clearly not a strong point of yours unlike fearmongering.

            • tonester on 11/03/2022 - 22:15
              +1

              @decc0:

              Seems to me they do?

              thanks, that explains the discrepancy - you're using their mobile not desktop site

              unfortunately and meaninglessly, it seems that on mobile, listings by any seller will show 5/5-stars then 2.5-stars for reviews

              on desktop, you can see premium/written reviews and ratings-only ones, with no stars anywhere

              Not bothering to get into this massive mask debate. We've been living with COVID for 2 years now.

              sure, but why did you buy KN95 masks (as opposed to others)?

              Btw haven't bothered to read your replies or post in full because being succinct is clearly not a strong point of yours unlike fearmongering.

              how has my post been fearmongering? anything in particular?

  • Lucille Bluth on 10/03/2022 - 23:47

    Feels weird seeing a mask deal on here. Thought we moved on from them on OzBargain months ago.

    Also website warning

    Connection not secure.

    I wouldn't be entering in any personal information on this website if I were you.

    • tonester on 11/03/2022 - 06:05

      Feels weird seeing a mask deal on here. Thought we moved on from them on OzBargain months ago.

      are masks no longer needed? is the pandemic over?

      I wouldn't be entering in any personal information on this website if I were you.

      it's owned by eBay - if you try to add to cart or buy now, then it changes to secure site :)

  • FrugalFrella on 11/03/2022 - 02:44
    +1

    Gmarket is owned by eBay for anyone curious. These masks are pretty highly rated if you do your research, it's a good deal if you're stocking up.

    • decc0 on 11/03/2022 - 04:03

      So basically these could be fakes on Korean "eBay" that a marketplace seller is trying to flog.

      No doubt there's credit to the actual mask but a) expensive and b) 2.5/5 means 50% dissatisfied?

      • tonester on 11/03/2022 - 06:32

        97 reviews comprising 11 premium/written and 86 ratings-only - where did you find 2.5 stars?

        do any of the reviews claim that they were fakes?

        the listings have 5-bar customer ratings, and the seller has badges for customer satisfaction excellence and being a power seller

        how are they expensive?

        • decc0 on 11/03/2022 - 10:54

          do any of the reviews claim that they were fakes?

          Well some have got "item quality: bad" so I'd assume that's not good.

          the listings have 5-bar customer ratings, and the seller has badges for customer satisfaction excellence and being a power seller

          Can't read Korean but don't see any of that. All I see is the seller selling the exact same mask at different prices. Now why would they be doing that?

          Dude you don't have to take it so personally. I'm just explaining my experience on the site for other Ozbargainers. You're not associated (hopefully) so you stand to lose nothing?

    • brendan0 on 11/03/2022 - 20:26
      +2

      They own 19.99% of it https://www.ecommercebytes.com/2021/11/15/ebay-completes-maj…

      • FrugalFrella on 12/03/2022 - 18:01

        Neat, didn't know that!

  • tonester on 23/03/2022 - 22:45

    deal updated - price reduced by 13.5% :)

    ￦16,000 (A$18.20) - 10% off coupon = A$16.38 + $14 delivery via Buyandship after $10 signup credit = $30.38 delivered ($0.61 each)

    • wavesgreen on 24/03/2022 - 06:29

      Thanks, picked up a 50-pack. Was tempted to grab more but with these my mask stockpile will stretch into next year…

  • hawkeye93 on 24/03/2022 - 00:47
    +1

    End up buying 250 masks for 151,000 KRW inc. shipping. This is after the revised shipping fee for 4kg package. So AUD$166 or 67c/mask. Not bad at all. Shipped by DHL.

    I purchased the Super Class KF94 Black color.

    • tonester on 24/03/2022 - 08:46

      link? hope they're good and from a power seller

      These ones have been tested by Lloyd Armbrust, Aaron Collins, and CBC to be amongst the best, with results including 99.2-99.9% filtration efficiency

    • pearl2013 on 25/03/2022 - 11:44

      Hi, just wondering how do you pay to Gmarket as I tried to check out with both my master card and Paypal and both have been rejected for some reason, anyone else has this problem?

      • wavesgreen on 25/03/2022 - 15:06

        I didn't have any problems paying by MasterCard.

      • hawkeye93 on 28/03/2022 - 23:22

        I chose to pay in KRW and using Mastercard Debit Card. No problem at all. Better call your bank to see why it was rejected.

        • tlai on 20/08/2022 - 20:46

          I couldn't even select KRW as a currency option?

  • shuffle1 on 24/03/2022 - 15:31

    Thanks for sharing!

    Definitely a lot more effort buying this way but it is cheaper - I can see why there are more votes on your Clean & Science Amazon post.
    There was a small shipping fee from Gmarket to South Korea (Buyandship warehouse), I couldn't find a way around this (I assume this is because 50 masks doesn't make the threshhold for free shipping).

    • tonester on 24/03/2022 - 16:00
      +1

      sorry, they seem to have added minimum order of ₩50,000 as a condition for free local delivery - what was the fee?

  • EBC on 06/04/2022 - 12:17
    +2

    Just got my masks from this deal. Great masks, so very happy with them. Only thing I'll say is that the ear loops are a bit loose. Granted they certainly won't be causing my pain like the KN95s I've been using but I may need to tighten them a bit as in the video you posted from Aaron Collins.

    Definitely more work with the forwarder than just buying local but I have more than enough to last me now so I'm not going to complain.

    Thanks OP!

    • wavesgreen on 06/04/2022 - 22:25

      ear loops are a bit loose

      Mine are waiting for me to be picked up from the courier and to be honest the thing I'm mostly looking for in an ear loop face mask these days is less ear pain. So it'll be interesting to see how these sit on my face.

      • EBC on 07/04/2022 - 07:27
        +1

        I think you will like these. Night and day compared to my KN95s. That is, assuming you got the large size. I can get a good deal with them as they are but it's a bit fiddly. Tightening the loops a bit would probably help.

        • wavesgreen on 07/04/2022 - 19:25

          Yeah I got large and have a very large face haha. So I think they will probably go alright.

        • wavesgreen on 02/05/2022 - 05:06

          Bit of a late reply but yeah these fit the bill for me. I have a very large head and these are juuuust big enough for me, wouldn't want them any smaller. So the 'loose' ear loops are actually just right, and nice and soft to stop the cutting on my ears from daily use at work.

          Also super happy with the smell. These smell sweet but not perfumed, don't know how they managed that. After the cutting feeling, the second worst thing about wearing face masks all day is the smell. Every other face mask I've worn has had that strange faint farmyard chemical / stale saliva smell to them. These are so pleasant. Very happy with my purchase. Wish I'd bought them sooner!

  • rhazz on 22/07/2022 - 17:37

    Bit late the party but just ordered some OP. Thanks so much!

    I went a bit overboard and got 200 masks.. shipping was 80,410 KRW via DHL. As I'm running low I decided to avoid the freight forwarder service, but probably could've saved a few bucks if I did. Oh well.

    • thedriver on 26/07/2022 - 21:38

      Out of curiousity, how long did it take from order until delivery?

      • rhazz on 15/08/2022 - 01:20

        Hey sorry for the late reply.

        Ordered 21 July
        Delivered 28 July.

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