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Desert_Leslie

(131 posts)
28. Just FYI re Masks --
Fri Apr 30, 2021, 12:05 PM
Apr 2021

I'll just throw this out for your information.

I am a 67-year-old with a chronic illness, so when the pandemic hit I spent literally days searching online for N95 masks. I found them at Thomas Scientific, online at thomassci.com

I have zero connection with this company -- just found them online. They seem to be a large, reputable company. From their website:

Thomas Scientific provides the latest in equipment and supplies to the science community. In accordance to the tradition of the original founders, Thomas Scientific itself provides individualized customer service, innovative scientific equipment, and a comprehensive portfolio offering a wide selection of product listings at a great deal. We are a registered contractor for the U.S. Federal Government.


They have not had the higher-grade 3M N95 masks in stock, but they seem to always have these Giko brand masks in stock. $22 for a box of 20. Notice that this mask is approved by NIOSH -- in other words, they are not fakes. I went to the CDC.gov site to verify that, and yes, they are on the approved mask list.

Search for Giko on the thomassci.com website.

Giko Model 1200H Particulate Respirator, N95

The mask body adopts a 3D pressureless production process to prevent the mask from collapsing and deforming, without destroying the original performance of the filter material, improving the filtering efficiency of the mask and reducing breathing resistance.
The aluminum nose clip can be shaped arbitrarily according to the shape of the nose bridge to ensure the secure fit of the mask on and around the nose.
The high-density sponge strip relieves the pressure on the nose and is more comfortable to wear.
Elastic braided headband design provides long-term comfort.
Conforms to NIOSH CFR42 P.84 N95 protection level
NIOSH Approval Number 84A-4653
Good for you pandr32 Apr 2021 #1
Thank you. marybourg Apr 2021 #18
Good for you. niyad Apr 2021 #2
Thanks! marybourg Apr 2021 #19
Are you going to threaten to move your money??? TNNurse Apr 2021 #3
I've moved my money so many times for marybourg Apr 2021 #14
Same in TX... It's like a macho thing. They don't want the rednecks to move $$ Laura PourMeADrink Apr 2021 #4
Eager to hear if they do call you back, and what they have to say. calimary Apr 2021 #5
My bank here Rebl2 Apr 2021 #6
Samesies Jilly_in_VA Apr 2021 #7
Move your mney to a Credit Union. nt soldierant Apr 2021 #8
Unfortunately, the c.u. near me is horrible. I had 3 incidents marybourg Apr 2021 #12
Oh, that's too bad. So sorry. soldierant Apr 2021 #20
what happened to "the customer is always right" TomDaisy Apr 2021 #9
I guess the 4 maskless customers who were in the marybourg Apr 2021 #13
In this case maybe but.... cannabis_flower Apr 2021 #31
Place where I get pedicures (necessary because of foot problems) northoftheborder Apr 2021 #10
The issue here in AZ is the same. RW governor. marybourg Apr 2021 #15
Same here noneof_theabove Apr 2021 #16
The store near me where I bought wnylib Apr 2021 #11
Amazing! marybourg Apr 2021 #17
Hopefully you'll be able to stock up there while the prices are low. Good grief... Hekate Apr 2021 #26
No Costco around here. But my CVS store is still wnylib Apr 2021 #27
You are special..not only with reporting AZ covid numbers everyday..but also asiliveandbreathe Apr 2021 #21
Thank you. That made my day. marybourg Apr 2021 #22
Still fighting with my own damn family about masks indoors. Dark n Stormy Knight Apr 2021 #23
Sorry you have to fight with your own family! marybourg Apr 2021 #24
Thanks. It's so hard. We were visiting Mom again for a few days this week Dark n Stormy Knight Apr 2021 #25
Just FYI re Masks -- Desert_Leslie Apr 2021 #28
As Frank Zappa put it: BobTheSubgenius Apr 2021 #29
Too true, unfortunately. marybourg Apr 2021 #30
My Desert Financial is still ChazII Apr 2021 #32
Everywhere I've been, other than that bank, is marybourg Apr 2021 #33
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