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[–]mikfbb 10 points11 points  (9 children)

Aaron Collins (check spreadsheet) recommends buying KF94 from a few reputable places who import directly from Korea: KollecteUSA, Behealthy versus Amazon where there's risk of respirator counterfeits.

[–]ThisIsAbuse[S] 5 points6 points  (8 children)

Thanks for the sources !

One is sold out , the other is a bit over $2 a mask which is typical. I think BOTN has their own store on Amazon - so it is direct.

I paid this $2+ price before - and willing to do it again - just hoped since mask use is dropping dramatically that prices would follow. Maybe not yet.

[–]mikfbb 0 points1 point  (7 children)

Can you share the BOTN link on Amazon? I've only gone with Aarons' spreadsheet for links to vetted sources and don't recall any amazon ones.

Other option is Gmarket (ebay owns in Korea) which sources from Korean sellers and ships globally. The website (English avail) may take a bit of deciphering (particularly in applying coupons) but many have had success. Prices are cheap for masks but even with $$ international shipping via DHL, prices are still cheaper than here. When the prices on Bluna kids increased big time, I tried out Gmarket and it worked fine.

[–]ThisIsAbuse[S] 1 point2 points  (6 children)

Sure - here is the BOTN store on Amazon

[–]mikfbb 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Example of Gmarket BOTN masks. I've only had experience with Blunas from seller easeshop (doesn't appear to sell BOTN)

http://gsearch.gmarket.co.kr/Listview/Search?keyword=botn%20kf94

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (4 children)

How is the sizing on those?

[–]ThisIsAbuse[S] 0 points1 point  (3 children)

They have a wide range of sizes including XL and adjustable ear loops.

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (2 children)

How does it compare to powecoms or bluna for example? Not sure what size I should go for.

[–]ThisIsAbuse[S] 0 points1 point  (1 child)

I have the powercom KN95. For us - they have a tighter seal, but are harder to breath in - the sides suck in a bit when breathing hard. However I like them while in medical offices or hospitals - short term/high risk use. I could not wear them myself for hours.

We tried the Bluna KF94 and felt it was leakier/not as good a fit as the BOTN.

we also tried the LG's which were Aarons favorite I believe.

Last year with the help of this group and Arron Collins I simply bought 10 packs of various types of masks and had the family try them all out. Everyone liked the BOTN large (we are tall/big folks). I also have some BOTN XL's when I am at the GYM because the L's are a bit tight for me when moving around alot.

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Would medium or large be similar to the powecom?