So how does a food blogger and tour operator get into the whole medical supply industry?

I had a guest who was in the business. She had some mask for sale: the 3M ones. So I helped her hook up with a buyer for that and yeah it's been non-stop ever since. In the in the three weeks since I've started I've seen the masks sell at wholesale prices from $1 to up to $7. Retail they sell at $10, $15 dollars and more. The 3M masks are most desired. Maybe is because of the endorsement of the medical community. This crisis has caused a shortage in supply and a high increase in the price. People are buying and hoarding, they wait until they feel they can make maximum price and then sell. Usually they would sell in boxes of 20 and now they're going by piece. People believe these masks are going to prevent catching the Coronavirus. I know that this is not the case. The only thing that will prevent this virus is cleanliness and awareness.

The 3M masks for medical professionals to keep blood and fluids or feces other stuff people during surgery and regular care. And so all these people that are spending all this money on a mask that is a one time use product is an absolute waste. But anyway, the just the story and drama around all this stuff is just nuts because people used to simply order product, pay and have it delivered. Then the scammers came so buyers asked to get into warehouse, take pictures of product, and see existing stock. This worked for a little while until scammers took the videos and pictures and used them to scam others. Manufacturers are in a bind because they need deposit up front in order to make the products, but buyers don't want to pay a deposit because of the scammers. They want everything in an LLC or escrow or whatever. Nobody will pay a deposit so raw materials can't be bought and products can't be made. The coronavirus has upset the basic principals of economics and common sense.

There are many different types of scams like the switcheroo: you think you bought a 3-ply mask but they turn out to be 2-ply and then the seller just disappears. Also, there is the tissue paper scam, where the middle layer is not meltblown material but paper which will ignite when lit with fire. Real masks won't burn. The problem is that cheating could have major legal and criminal consequences. For example, if you try to scam the Chinese Government, you could go to jail and not get paid. If China Government does a test and finds out the goods they are fake, the seller is liable. The China Government won't pay and they burn all the masks-like 10-20 million masks a day. It's a very very high stakes game where fortunes are made, fortunes and freedoms are lost.

All of this is because of the media and how it making people scared for their lives and the lives of others. People will believe whatever is spread on social media or other platforms. I mean, the sales of Corona beer have fallen because people think that you'll get the coronavirus it. People are staying away from Asian people because they believe they all have the coronavirus. There are rumors about how the disease started and crazy things like it was something made by the Chinese in order to stop the Hong Kong protests. Other ones said it's just some lab experiment gone wrong.

In Korea it's become a problem because a very secretive religious church got the virus and spread to others and then it spread through the city of Daegu. As Korea was trying to contain the virus, the religious sect wouldn't give up all the names of their congregation so it became difficult to contain. However, since then Koreans have actually done a very good job of containing it and the world is looking at Korea as an example.

The mask trading is crazier than Bitcoin because these are actual products. I worry about the ecological and mental effects it is having on people. Ecologically, the mask trade is a major issue since the products are made in one location and shipped all around the world to the highest bidder. It's destroying the planet. These are non-woven masks so the material for that costs have gone up quite a bit it's all a really big, big mess. And I think awareness needs to be given and it is a way to educate people on economics, medicine, trade, laws, logistics, media and about the spread of people and materials around the world

The Coronavirus Wars is Doomsday preppers meets Storage Wars and Pawn Stars all  rolled up in one. The problem is that we are not helping those that need the help the most: the doctors,  medical professionals, construction workers, and those in work in a trade around fumes and dangerous chemicals  These are the people that need the supplies the most. The doctors and medical professionals put their lives and the lives of their families on the line every day to go out and help sick people. They are who we should be helping.

Meltblown and Spunbond BFE 99% Water and Flame Test. This is how you measure if your mask is made with the proper materials. This is a the water test and the flame test. If water leaks through, the fabric fails. If it catches on fire it fails as well. Simple test. If manufacturers are looking for material, we now have sources since linked in clients have now partnered with us to ask them to supply others during this crucial period. MOQ 10 tons. Origin: India. All certs will be provided. hashtag

A lone Korean Kid with Coronavirus mask

I got into the medical wholesale business because a past food tour guest of mine had a medical supply company. She asked me to help source Korean masks.

Now we are helping to supply hospitals, governments and other medical supply companies with 3ply surgical & N95 masks, infrared thermometers, safety goggles, hand sanitizer, and much more. Clients include the Hong Kong Government, the Red Cross, Holt (in process) and many others.

On principle we have not been over charging customers since the mercenary markups are unethical. Staying honest and transparent is how we have gained customers and clients so far (thanks Mom and Dad for beating that into me).

Careers change and who knows how long I will stay on this path. Whole selling these supplies at a moment of crisis is not an easy path but I believe that it will help people and create awareness which will help rid the world of the virus. The masks, sanitizers and goggles can only do so much, awareness and common sense will get rid of the virus.

For example, cover your mouth when you cough. If someone is coughing in a crowded area then get out of there. Wash your hands. Don't pick your nose after running your hands on hand rails and other stuff. DUH! No alt text provided for this image Also, the masks can only protect so much. Those that wear glasses have a little extra layer of protection in case a cough goes directly at them. Possibly have those that don't wear glasses wear just regular clear ones. Contacts are the worst. If you haven't cleaned your hands properly and then you put a contact in your eye, you could easily get infected. Those that are buying the N95, N99 and BFE99 masks, these are not going to protect you much more than a regular surgical masks. Those masks are designed for dust or they are for medical professionals that are in surgery in emergency wards and other mission-critical environments.

They do filter out viruses but the surgical ones are made to prevent blood splatter, sweat, feces, and other fluids. These masks are supposed to be single use or limited use. They do not last indefinitely. No alt text provided for this image Despite popular beliefs there are stocks of 3ply surgical masks around the world. For wholesalers this is a chance to buy up existing stock. New shipments will cost more since the cost of materials have gone up.

Do your due diligence, make sure people will do videos or agree to show stocks after initial agreements are made. Be sure that sellers are registered companies that show business licenses and when contracts are made, identifications are shown. Demand transparency. Work with people that offer letters of assurance. There are so many runners and scammers out there.

Now on the flip side of this, nobody will work with you without a deposit. If you order from Amazon, you don’t get product first and then pay. Escrow won’t work since manufacturers need funds to release goods and no one is gonna “show” you the goods until you pay.

Be on location for the deals and meet the sellers at the bank and have a partner initiate transfers. Go with a logistics company to pick up the goods. The testing of the masks are necessary. You should do this in person when goods arrive. Reputable companies will offer a Letter of Assurance. If the goods are not acceptable, then they will be returned and a refund issued in 10-15 days.

If you can't do the test in person, you can do this via a videochat that you record on your own phone. Have them cut the mask in half and observe to see if it has 3 layers. Do a burn test of the center layer. As a customer, you should offer to pay for the product being tested also out of courtesy since everyone is very busy.

 Showing videos of proof of stock used to be easier but now it is not since there are so many scammers using footage to cheat others. If you are serious about seeing the stock, then pay the deposit and then travel to location to see it. No one will show you the stock without a deposit. Most of the product is boxed up and ready to ship and so they would need to move it all to viewing area. Those that you open and don't buy cannot be resold, so the customers need to buy it. If you do go on location, the product won't be released until payment full payment is made and then you will need to handle your own logistics.

Think of it this way. If you order on Amazon or other online stores, you can't pay 50% upfront and then pay 50% later. You can do cash and carry on site like if you went to Trader's Joe or a Best Buy. You see what is in stock. You pay for it and carry it out. It works the same way with whole sale. At the end of the day, you need to trust the people you work with. It goes both ways. There are ways to hedge risks. If you buy on emotion, thinking you could make a quick profit by reselling without doing your due diligence then there is a good chance you will get cheated.

Most companies that have been in business for a long time won't cheat customers because of core principles. They wont' stay in business very long either. In this day and age, transparency is needed. You can't easily hide in the open. If you know people that might need supplies, note, we do wholesale so 50,000, 100,000 to millions of units, feel free to email me at dnlgray a t gmail dot com

Daniel Gray
Procurement and Sales at Veterco Company Limited
www.veterco.com Alibaba  We have ready to ship stocks of 3-ply surgical masks, 3M n95 masks, KF94 masks, hand sanitizer, ethanol alcohol and chemicals, goggles, isolation suits and more.

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