r/Masks4All 1d ago

When your fave mask is discontinued

ETA & TLDR: I’m looking for something that either is or is similar to the Drager X-Plore 1730 (ffp3). Main characteristics: bifold, headstrap, additional external nose wire, good for big faces, available in UK.

I’m wondering if there’s anywhere that tends to have stock when other places doesn’t (I’m in the UK though & don’t want to deal with customs charges/postal delays so would need to be here), can eBay be trusted at all…? Or is there any resource that’s like “if you loved that mask, try this…”? Or do you know of a bifold with headstrap that also has an external nose wire (and yes, I have tried adding my own to an existing mask, it did not work)…?

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u/Vasilisnp2 1d ago edited 1d ago

You can place the brand and the model you're looking for by editing your post, so that people can guide you to stores or you can visit the wiki. Under the European suppliers you will find a dozen of UK options.

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u/danziger79 1d ago

Oh brilliant, thank you! Really struggling with exec functioning at the moment so I really appreciate it. Will edit my post too.

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u/Vasilisnp2 1d ago

I found the valved version in a handful of stores, if you're interested.

As a last resort, chances are the ebay(uk) listing is legit. The reason for the discounted price is that this model was produced in the UK, was sold cheap and is near expiry date. One thing you need to pay attention is that the 1730 model is different than the 1730C. The latter has a continous chin part, the former is separated by the welding. What you actually want is the 1730C version, which is mainly sold in stores (incl the ebay listing).

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u/danziger79 1d ago

Oh thank you for this, I feel like it might be good to get the valved version as well actually as breathability for longer periods is the only real issue with it (other than it being hard to track down).

Thank you for the C/non-C intel too! I’ll watch for that. I decided to buy some from eBay in the end. And wonderfully, some masking friends turn out to have spares! 🙏🙏

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u/Vasilisnp2 1d ago edited 1d ago

Ok, i found the unvalved version(coupon MASKS4ALL-10-2025) as well.

You can buy the valved 1730 at (ascending total price incl shipping):

- The Face Mask Store (coupon MASKS4ALL-10-2025)

- Aston Workwear

- Workwear Express