Zhongxin.com client, Beijing, May 20 (Zuo Yukun) The heat of the mask has just faded, and the "crazy helmet" has debuted.
Recently, the topic of increasing the price of helmets has continued to heat up, and some netizens have expressed emotion: the mask has not been taken off, and they have begun to wear helmets. 2020 is destined to "cover" their heads.
The price doubled N times overnight, the helmet can also sell "futures"
"I bought it in the store where I bought an electric car before last weekend. At that time, there were only two left. The boss said that 130 yuan was taken away together. Everyone else sold eight or ninety." Mr. Wang and his wife every day Relying on electric cars to commute to work, seeing that everyone is grabbing helmets, quickly bought two.
"I went to work and looked at it again yesterday, and some stores have already risen to 150 yuan." Mr. Wang lamented that he started early, because listening to friends said that helmets in physical stores are not cheap, and the Internet has risen crazier.
The price trend of a helmet displayed by the historical price query software.
"When I bought it, it was 29.9 yuan. Yesterday I turned over the order and opened the original link. It has risen to 228 yuan and was removed." Some netizens said that they wanted to recommend the same helmet to friends, but found that the helmet not only increased the price , The original online store with sufficient inventory, more than half of the goods have been off the shelf.
"Sometimes in the circle of friends sell masks, and now they are selling helmets." Some netizens found that the circle of friends showed signs of selling helmets earlier, and even businesses with insufficient stocks sold helmets. "futures".
Helmet "futures" ads in the circle of friends.
"Someone in my circle of friends heard the wind and didn't sleep for three days and three nights to find a factory to find a source of goods, and reselling helmets has earned more than 800,000." Ms. Dong is a professional purchasing agent because the epidemic has not been abroad for a long time. The helmets were sold in the circle of friends, and the 500 stocks purchased on May 17 were almost sold out.
Ms. Dong ’s helmet is priced at 98 yuan, and she told reporters from China News that the same helmet on Taobao was “not available for 200 yuan”. But behind this seemingly "conscience" selling price, the profit of each helmet can reach tens of dollars.
However, Ms. Dong's "good business" is difficult to continue. These helmets came from a friend's factory and are no longer available. A friend told her that the phone had been exploded in recent days, and the orders were all the “fathers” who had previously sold clothes and masks. They would have to open hundreds of thousands of orders, and they could also take money to see the goods by plane. .
Ms. Dong is also trying to find new sources of supply, but it seems very difficult at present. "Distributors all take cash to queue in front of factories in Yiwu, Wenzhou, and Guangzhou. Many manufacturers sit on the floor and pay first, whoever bids the highest."
The "One Helmet and One Belt" policy has been implemented, with a gap of 10 billion yuan in business
The helmet is so unpredictable that many people are in a state of "I don't know if I want to buy a helmet, it has already increased its price", but the reason for the price increase is actually very simple.
On April 21, the Traffic Management Bureau of the Ministry of Public Security issued a notice to deploy the "One Helmet and One Belt" security guardian operation nationwide: From June 1, the Public Security Traffic Management Department will strengthen law enforcement management, investigate and correct motorcycles, Electric bicycle riders do not wear safety helmets and car drivers do not use seat belts.
Subsequently, various localities have introduced specific measures. Jiangsu and Zhejiang issued local regulations on electric bicycles on May 15th, which stipulated relevant regulations for wearing helmets while riding bicycles. Offenders will be warned or fined up to 50 yuan, effective July 1.
Data map: Electric bicycles waiting for traffic lights at a traffic road in Nanning, Guangxi. Photo by Jiang Xuelin
The reason why the helmet is so important is that for electric bike drivers, it is equivalent to the seat belt worn by the car driver, and is the last line of defense in case of danger. According to the "People's Public Security" report, about 80% of the deaths of motorcycle and electric bicycle occupants were caused by brain injury. When an accident occurs, riding a helmet can reduce the proportion of injured people by 70% and the mortality rate by 40%.
According to the statistics of the Traffic Management Bureau of the Ministry of Public Security in 2018, the number of motorcycles in China is about 87 million; the data disclosed by the China Bicycle Industry Conference 2019 shows that the number of electric bicycles in China is nearly 300 million-but it is really worn on the road Very few helmets. Based on the profit of 50 yuan for a helmet, this is also a "billion-dollar mine".
Guojin Securities Research pointed out that the "One Helmet and One Belt" New Deal is about to be implemented. The demand for helmets will erupt in the short term, and the gap may exceed 200 million. According to the data from Tianyan, from April 21st, the Ministry of Public Security deployed the “One Helmet, One Belt” operation to May 18th, a total of 3,503 new helmet industry-related enterprises have been established in China. On average, 125 new shops are added every day, and the enthusiasm of merchants' "Nuggets" is evident.
Transactions in the consumer market are heating up, and the capital market has also begun to "remove masks and wear helmets": helmet raw material manufacturers Jinfa Technology, Nanjing Julong, Yizumi, which produces injection molding machines, and Tuostar, which produces injection molding machines and injection auxiliary machines, are listed The company's stock prices have soared, such as Nanjing Julong's three consecutive daily limits; parts manufacturers Xinjie Electric and Huichuan Technology have also received good results.
There are many temptations in Xinfengkou, and there are also many people who move their minds.
At present, the scammers are not idle. On the 18th, the official Weibo of Zhejiang Jinhua Public Security Bureau issued a police report on the Yiwu Anti-False Information Fraud Center. On May 17 and May 18, they received a warning about the fraud of buying a helmet From 12.
"Helmet sales have quality standards and logistics requirements. It is not just a matter of sending a few friends or manufacturers." The police reminded that fraudsters will release information on the sale of helmets through WeChat groups and QQ groups. The reason for the tight supply is to grab the victims and rush to hoard goods Afterwards, the fraud was carried out in the name of receiving the payment, and the method of committing the crime was similar to the case of frauds such as the purchase of masks and other epidemic prevention materials.
Image source: Weibo @ 金华 公安
The reporter tried to contact Mr. Yang, a helmet seller. He said that he can provide 10,000 pieces of stock every day and start selling at 1,000 pieces. According to the current "rules", a deposit of 20% is required to keep the goods: "People who are willing to pay money Line up, buy if you believe, or not if you do n’t. "
Ms. Dong also mentioned that even if the profits were huge, she dared not accept the goods provided by people she did not know. One is to worry about being cheated, and the other is to prevent "some people speculate and produce helmets of unqualified quality and sell them to harm people."
At present, there is no clear national standard for electric vehicle helmets in our country, but the reporter found that the Traffic Management Bureau of the Ministry of Public Security once published a "Knowledge Post: How important is the correct use of safety helmets" on September 10, 2019. Mentioned that the quality of motorcycle occupant helmets must comply with national standards and 3C certification.
The 3C certification is called China Compulsory Product Certification. The 3C mark is generally affixed to the surface of the product or pressed on the product by molding. There is a random code behind each 3C logo, corresponding to the manufacturer and product.
Mr. Yang bluntly said that many people have asked questions about 3C, but 3C certified helmets are currently not available. He showed the reporter the qualification certificate of the helmet sold-the name on the certificate is "electric vehicle protective cap" instead of "helmet". "But buyers can accept it, because those who really bought helmets for safety have already bought them, and most of the people who come to buy now are to prevent punishment."
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"February masks, March mask machines, April meltblown cloth, May helmets, and Yueyue have a chance." Many of the people in the helmet circle that spread these words were those who sold masks at the beginning of the year-fishing The sweethearts want to make a profit again, and the losers want to make a comeback.
But Mr. Liu, who is in the mask business, is not optimistic about this wave of "helmet fever." In his view, masks are just needed and consumables, and the helmet has a long service life. One can wear it for several years, and it is even more durable than the electric car itself.
Helmet ads in the circle of friends.
"Moreover, the peak demand for masks happened to catch up with the New Year and the epidemic, and many factories could not resume work, but the current helmet manufacturers can quickly resume full production or even expand production. If the seller invests a lot of money to hoard goods, or even move "Thinking about unqualified helmets running into muddy water is likely to return to nothing." Mr. Liu said.
The price hike of helmets has also attracted the attention of relevant departments. The reporter sorted out and found that on May 19, market supervision departments in Hebei Province, Zhejiang Province, Nantong City, Jiangsu Province, Nanning City, Guangxi and other places have stated that they will severely crack down on illegal activities such as disseminating price increases and driving up prices in the helmet market.
"Now if you register as a takeaway rider, will the company issue work equipment? If you issue a helmet, I can immediately become an excellent takeaway lady." Miss Wang, a citizen who has not yet bought a helmet, sent a circle of friends to ridicule Your "little eMule" may not be able to take to the streets.
Are you driving a "little eMule"? Did you buy a helmet? (Finish)