Other options available for Bionaire replacement filter BWF100, February 22, 2009

I did not buy this item. But I did want those who use Bionaire humidifiers to know that there are new filters available.Holmes replacement filter HWF100 can be used in place of this item and is available from several sellers (at a lower price than this used item) including Amazon which currently offers free shipping.

I ordered these filters for my humidifier because last time I bought the knock-off brand filters and they only lasted a very short period of time. My humidifier takes two of these filters at once... the first thing that disappointed me was receiving 3 filters... I for some reason assumed this listing meant you receive a 3-pack as in "3 replacements worth"... but I was wrong, you actually get 3 filters when you buy this. For me, this is dumb, because my humidifier takes two of them, so I'm left with an extra filter... now I have to buy another 3-pack to make it even.The other thing that is a little weird is that this seller "cd_cellar4" doesn't include the original packaging when they ship these filters, you just get 3 filters stuck in an envelope, so there's no definitive way to be sure you received true Bionaire-brand filters, and not another knock-off brand. And, the postage they paid to ship the filters is clearly marked as $1.90 on the package, even though you get...