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Why So Many Masks On Sale?

Pearlee — Sun, 07 Feb 2021 19:04:08 GMT

I am seeing so many places where masks are drastically reduced. The latest two places where I noticed this was at Nordstrom Rack (cloth reusable ones) and Big Lots where a 50 pack of 3-ply disposable masks have a clearance price of $9.99.

I wonder why? Certainly retailers can't think the end of mask wearing is in sight just because people are starting to get vaccinated? The two places I named above are just the latest places where I've seen masks appearing to be cleared out.

I expect we'll be wearing masks for many more months so I am not understanding all the mask sale prices as if they are being cleared out.

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Venezia — Sun, 07 Feb 2021 19:10:14 GMT

Probably just that masks are more readily available everywhere now. At the beginning, it was difficult to find them, not now.

I can buy a box of 50 (good quality) disposable masks at Sam's Club for $8.98 now. And just about every retailer has cloth masks. Supply brings down the price.

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santorini — Sun, 07 Feb 2021 19:10:25 GMT

Most people already have a supply of masks. They can be washed and reused. We don't really NEED to keep adding dozens more to our stash. Maybe these mask companies know that and don't want to get stuck with a large amount that they can't get rid of.

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occasionalrain — Sun, 07 Feb 2021 19:15:18 GMT

Updated designs are being produced so they need to get rid of the less desirable ones.

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Lucylu12 — Sun, 07 Feb 2021 19:18:05 GMT

With more people getting vaccinated masks will no longer be required. I have my second shot scheduled for the 23rd of Feb.☺️

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Pearlee — Sun, 07 Feb 2021 19:21:12 GMT

@Lucylu12 wrote:
With more people getting vaccinated masks will no longer be required. I have my second shot scheduled for the 23rd of Feb.☺️

@Lucylu12. As I stated in my first post, being rid of the need to wear a mask is not something that will occur very soon.

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suzyQ3 — Sun, 07 Feb 2021 19:21:39 GMT

@Lucylu12 wrote:
With more people getting vaccinated masks will no longer be required. I have my second shot scheduled for the 23rd of Feb.☺️

@Lucylu12 The vaccines will protect you to some degree (not 100 percent); it may not protect others if you become asymptomic.

Health experts say that we should still take all the regular precautions.

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SilleeMee — Sun, 07 Feb 2021 19:23:20 GMT

@Lucylu12 wrote:
With more people getting vaccinated masks will no longer be required. I have my second shot scheduled for the 23rd of Feb.☺️

Vaccinations do not prevent infection or prevent the spread of the virus from people who get vaccinated. Masks and SD rules still apply.

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lynne6was7 — Sun, 07 Feb 2021 19:25:42 GMT

@Lucylu12, you will still have to mask after your second shot. There is a lag before the vaccine reaches its full effectiveness. Once there, no vaccine is 100% effective. You can still catch Covid. The hope is the vaccine will limit the severity. Most importantly, you might get it and have mild or no outward symptoms but you can still infect others.

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Pearlee — Sun, 07 Feb 2021 19:29:46 GMT

And COVID is mutating so you can be vaccinated and still get another strain of it.

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KCDiva — Sun, 07 Feb 2021 19:30:07 GMT

The market is inundated with masks now. Hand sanitizer is on clearance. I don't know when I will stop wearing a mask. Even after getting my second vaccine shot I will continue to wear masks. I actually feel quite comfortable wearing one in public knowing I am not breathing in as many germs. Maybe it's a false sense of security but I like it.

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patbz — Sun, 07 Feb 2021 19:31:26 GMT

I just read that we won't be back to "normal" for another 2-3 years! Masks are still required after vaccinating and now there is mandatory masking in federal buildings and airports. I am waiting for my 2nd shot but foresee wearing them foreseeable future ( especially since I intend to cruise and travel overseas within two years.

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gidgetgh — Sun, 07 Feb 2021 19:32:22 GMT

@patbz wrote:
I just read that we won't be back to "normal" for another 2-3 years! Masks are still required after vaccinating and now there is mandatory masking in federal buildings and airports. I am waiting for my 2nd shot but foresee wearing them foreseeable future ( especially since I intend to cruise and travel overseas within two years.

2-3 YEARS. Let's let THAT sink in.

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Free2be — Sun, 07 Feb 2021 19:34:16 GMT

People may be more particular about mask construction, layers, facial coverage, adjustability, comfort, and fabrication. Any of those concerns can eliminate a lot of product that has flooded the market.

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goldensrbest — Sun, 07 Feb 2021 19:35:46 GMT

2ply, jusy not good enough, many on sale ,to dump, them.

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SilleeMee — Sun, 07 Feb 2021 19:37:20 GMT

I'm glad that the prices of masks are coming down. Maybe then people will stop wearing those filthy masks I see some people wearing and get some new ones...ugh!

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bmorechick — Sun, 07 Feb 2021 19:42:22 GMT

Know what you mean...baggy, saggy, dirty and below the nose like your nose has nothing to do with breathing in/out. Incredible how stupid people are.

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skatting44 — Sun, 07 Feb 2021 19:45:28 GMT

Unfortunately, in my opinion those making decisions for us all are going to have us wear masks for yrs .Now you have to wear them driving your car on interstate highways and outside . The vaccine is not going to change any of this because we can't put the virus problem in a jar and put a lid on it because there are some who refuse the vaccine and the constant influx of new people in our country unvaccinated. There's the issue with other strains . Since we all must wear the masks , retailers are now making new styles in varied fabric designs . Is it becoming fashionable to have one to match all our outfits like some notable people do ?

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LindaSal — Sun, 07 Feb 2021 19:42:46 GMT

@KCDiva Not a false sense of security at all! You are right, they protect us from any nasty germs in the air for sure. Honestly, hubby and I had worn them to fly the last 5 years and people used to look at us like "we" were contagious, some even laughed..... Who's laughing now?

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ALRATIBA — Sun, 07 Feb 2021 19:42:46 GMT

Based on some things I've read/heard - the mask mandates may be removed soon.

So - I guess they want to get rid of the items before that's made public.