[Dana1963]

Originally Posted by billethkid

so what really has changed to be so far off the "normal" supply routine.

Covid? I don't believe that.

People collecting more money staying home?
I don't believe that either. Too many people out looking for jobs.

My opinion.
The above and other related excuses being used by suppliers to operate with a lower level of output/delivery while leveraging prices going up.

Lower operating costs and higher prices and a silent consumer base. Every business' dream formula!

exactly!