Anyone started panic buying yet??

[Rainger99]

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[retiredguy123]

Yes. I just returned from Publix, and half of the toilet paper shelves were empty.

Hint - you can buy toilet paper from Amazon for a lot less money and it is way more convenient.

[Bill14564]

Yes. I just returned from Publix, and half of the toilet paper shelves were empty.

Hint - you can buy toilet paper from Amazon for a lot less money and it is way more convenient.

I'm sure they are not panic buying. It's just the first part of the month and the beginning of Fall and they always buy three or four double-packs of toilet paper at this time of the year.

[fdpaq0580]

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Desperate times require desperate measures! The Daily Sun is my emergency supply.

(Just a joke.)

[Caymus]

Just coffee. That is one of the items that I use (too much). Most other east coast imported items I use are perishable.

During Covid I worked for a company that made components used in the manufacturing of toilet paper, paper towels and disinfectant wipes. Those were busy times.

[Pugchief]

Yes. I just returned from Publix, and half of the toilet paper shelves were empty.

Hint - you can buy toilet paper from Amazon for a lot less money and it is way more convenient.

Or Walmart or Target or Costco or Sam's. Why would anyone buy TP at Publix unless they were in a huge hurry and it was an "emergency"?

[Pugchief]

Just coffee. That is one of the items that I use (too much). Most other east coast imported items I use are perishable.

During Covid I worked for a company that made components used in the manufacturing of toilet paper, paper towels and disinfectant wipes. Those were busy times.

Coffee in particular is going to be an issue due to crop problems compounding the strike.

[UpNorth]

Bananas are likely to become scarce soon.

[Pondboy]

So you know it’s only items that come from overseas that MIGHT be affected if the strike goes on for a few weeks.

Toilet paper is not imported. So you’re just causing a panic buy.

[asianthree]

Noticed slight uptick at retail/grocery on 10/1, in Gainesville. Parents with UF kids shopping, not sure if it was the routine stock dorm room, or concern over dock issues.
Zero empty shelves, at WF, TJ’s, Sam’s. On the other hand KK cases were almost empty and had to wait 20 minutes. Bonus box of dozen HOT was worth it.:a040:

[kansasr]

Clearly from my visit to Publix this morning, the answer is YES. IDIOTS.

[retiredguy123]

Or Walmart or Target or Costco or Sam's. Why would anyone buy TP at Publix unless they were in a huge hurry and it was an "emergency"?
Agreed, but I am amazed at how much money, gas, and time I save by buying everything I can from Amazon. It all comes to my front porch.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Toilet paper sold in the United States is made in the United States. People who hoard toilet paper as a result of the port strike are - less intelligent than the average tree frog.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

BJ's was OUT of toilet paper as of around 10 this morning, according to the guy who checks the receipts at the exit door.

Walmart still had some, but not much. One guy came out of that aisle with NINE 8-packs in his shopping cart.

Buncha maroons.

[justjim]

Maybe some older people tend to panic more than others. Just saying.

[DARFAP]

Yes. I just returned from Publix, and half of the toilet paper shelves were empty.

Hint - you can buy toilet paper from Amazon for a lot less money and it is way more convenient.
Hint: TP is made in the USA. It's not brought in on ships at these ports. Stop hoarding.

[retiredguy123]

Hint: TP is made in the USA. It's not brought in on ships at these ports. Stop hoarding.
I am not hoarding anything. But, what difference does it make where it is made? If people are buying it all, there will be a shortage.

I would also point out that I have Scott and Charmin toilet paper, and both packages state that it is made in the USA from domestic and "imported" materials. So, you are not correct that it is made in the USA if they need imported materials to make it.

[retiredguy123]

OBB brought this up...
90% of toilet paper is manufactured in US and transported by rail and trucks. Port really doesn't apply. Unless Amazon is buying the other 10% from parts unknown!
If it is made using imported materials, then it is not made in the USA. A lot of companies sell clothing that they claim is made in the USA, but they use import fabric to "make" it. Almost all fabric is imported. Toilet paper is also made using imported materials. Read the label.

[Caymus]

Toilet paper sold in the United States is made in the United States. People who hoard toilet paper as a result of the port strike are - less intelligent than the average tree frog.

But people may have to switch "grits". Much of the softer types is made with eucalyptus pulp imported from Brazil- don't know which ports they used. Some is made with Bamboo -probably use west coast ports. Other grades, especially commercial grades use recycled paper or basic wood pulp - most of that is domestic.

[CarlR33]

Yup, just was at a Winn Dixie and it was a little low. One woman picked up a large pack of TP and put it back down saying I got enough yesterday…….really

[MrFlorida]

Just use the rest room at Publix.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

I am not hoarding anything. But, what difference does it make where it is made? If people are buying it all, there will be a shortage.

I would also point out that I have Scott and Charmin toilet paper, and both packages state that it is made in the USA from domestic and "imported" materials. So, you are not correct that it is made in the USA if they need imported materials to make it.

Yes, some of the wood used to make the pulp that makes the toilet paper is imported from Canada.

The ink used to create the label on the plastic packaging is made primarily in the USA (we are the world's largest exporters of ink), although some might be manufactured in Japan and China.

[asianthree]

Today wasn’t there a deal to suspend the strike until January?

[Bill14564]

If it is made using imported materials, then it is not made in the USA. A lot of companies sell clothing that they claim is made in the USA, but they use import fabric to "make" it. Almost all fabric is imported. Toilet paper is also made using imported materials. Read the label.

Semantics, but if it is created/manufactured/built/fabricated/made in the USA then it is made in the USA. It may be made from imported items (I imagine most things are) but it is made in the USA.

It is also true that it does not matter where it is made if you can’t get the materials to make it.

And, if idiots (Villagers and others) buy two-years' worth of toilet paper then there is going to be a shortage. The shortage will have very little to do with the strike and very much to do with ignorance and selfishness.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

But people may have to switch "grits". Much of the softer types is made with eucalyptus pulp imported from Brazil- don't know which ports they used. Some is made with Bamboo -probably use west coast ports. Other grades, especially commercial grades use recycled paper or basic wood pulp - most of that is domestic.

SOME of the brands use eucalyptus pulp in their softer TP varieties. They don't have to though, and MOST toilet paper is made using trees grown in North America and (to a much lesser degree) Mexico. Bamboo TP is a "trend" thing only available in a few brands at ultra-premium prices, and not something anyone would buy at your local Walmart, Publix, or Costco.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

If it is made using imported materials, then it is not made in the USA. A lot of companies sell clothing that they claim is made in the USA, but they use import fabric to "make" it. Almost all fabric is imported. Toilet paper is also made using imported materials. Read the label.

Most of the wood used to make toilet paper in the United States came from trees grown in the United States. Some of it comes from Canada. It isn't toilet paper when it comes here. It's wood. It's reduced to pulp - in the United States. And then it's processed into toilet paper - in the United States. It's packaged - in the United States.

The toilet paper is made in the United States. It isn't toilet paper at all until the manufacturers manufacture it - in the United States. Until then, it's logs from trees.

[retiredguy123]

The title of this thread is about panic buying. If panic buying occurs, it doesn't matter where anything is made. Panic buying alone can create a shortage.

[Caymus]

Today wasn’t there a deal to suspend the strike until January?

Yes, until Jan 15th.

[JustSomeGuy]

Just an FYI, all the paper products you see in Publix, Walmart, Costco or any other retailer (except some bamboo product) is not only made in the USA but made in the Southeast. Key cost of those product and other like items (cereal, any big package of light product) is transportation so plants are local. Same with very heavy product like Water... always made close by since the are expensive to ship and cheap to make. Charmin and other P&G paper products are made in Albany, GA. Northern and Sparkle are made just outside Savannah, GA. Private brand Publix, Walmart, Costco are made in North Carolina. White cloud is made in Memphis, TN. There are also mills in Jacksonville and Miami that covert paper rolls to other product vs. starting from pulp.

When you see the next port strike starting on January 15 (delayed to avoid impacting the election) don't panic. Retailers have a 2-4 weeks inventory in their DC and on the way. Suppliers keep another 4-12 weeks supply on hand on items shipped to them because they have to keep retailers stocked. If you want to panic buy then think about it... buy French wine, Imported Cheese, clothes...not grocery items.... Federal law requires listing country of origin on food and OTC drugs IF a product is imported. If no country is on the label then it is made in the USA and not affected by the port strike at all in most cases. For imported items, this strike was only the East Coast and Gulf ports. Even the eucalyptus used in Charmin won't be affected. They will bring it in through the West Coast ports.

[Cuervo]

During the pandemic I purchased a bidet it was the best investment I ever made.
Wash & dries, male & female, even has an enema setting when things are just not right.
I do use disposable wet ones for my own security, but I'm sure it's not necessary.
Haven't used toilet paper since.

[Berwin]

Whether it is panic buying or supply chain disruption, if the shelves are bare, you are out of luck either way.

[daca55]

The strike is suspended until Jan 15 and there is a chance there will be no strike.

[BlueStarAirlines]

Toilet paper sold in the United States is made in the United States. People who hoard toilet paper as a result of the port strike are - less intelligent than the average tree frog.

Exactly! I'm amazed by the number of folks that live here that threw away common sense the moment they retired.

[Normal]

Or Walmart or Target or Costco or Sam's. Why would anyone buy TP at Publix unless they were in a huge hurry and it was an "emergency"?

Last week it was Buy One Get One?

[MikeN]

STOP. The strike is over. The government should have invoked the Taft Hartley Act but instead they two sides have agreed to return to work

[Girlcopper]

So you know it’s only items that come from overseas that MIGHT be affected if the strike goes on for a few weeks.

Toilet paper is not imported. So you’re just causing a panic buy.
Everybody can relax. No strike!

[jcreason5616]

There is a $10 off coupon on tp at Publix.

[Andyb]

Strike is over

[rsimpson]

Toilet paper sold in the United States is made in the United States. People who hoard toilet paper as a result of the port strike are - less intelligent than the average tree frog.

While there are still some toilet paper manufacturers operating in the United States, a significant portion of the toilet paper consumed in the country is imported from other countries, primarily Canada and China.

According to the American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA), the United States produced approximately 7.2 million tons of tissue paper in 2020, which includes toilet paper, paper towels, and facial tissues. However, the country imported an additional 2.3 million tons of tissue paper during the same year.

[GizmoWhiskers]

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Lol for your house $19 bidet from Amazon will do the clean up if horders want to repeat 2020.

[dewilson58]

Clearly from my visit to Publix this morning, the answer is YES. IDIOTS.

Best post.

[Wondering]

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No reason to do that now that the strike has been averted. They have a tentative agreement and will finish in January, 2025. Current administration got the job done!

[Regorp]

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No reason to panic. Normally keep a good supply of food and paper products. 2025 will be a great year for return to normalcy for health, security, and economics

[dewilson58]

STOP. The strike is over. The government should have invoked the Taft Hartley Act but instead they two sides have agreed to return to work

No they should not have.

Let the 45,000 sit without a paycheck for a few weeks.

[brianherlihy]

i just spent over $900.00 on food and $5 50.00 on papper

[tophcfa]

STOP. The strike is over. The government should have invoked the Taft Hartley Act but instead they two sides have agreed to return to work

No they should not have.

Let the 45,000 sit without a paycheck for a few weeks.

Agree with Dewi. No timing coincidence, they have only agreed to go back to work until January 15. Either way, prices are going up, pick your poison, supply shortages or higher shipping expenses. The consumer will be footing the bill regardless. Big sticking point is automation eliminating jobs. Trying to squash technology to preserve jobs. Oh well, we are all set. Have enough golf balls to last many many rounds. Hit ‘em straight.

[RRGuyNJ]

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We spoke to a guy in Sams Club (NC) that had a cart full of toilet paper. We got to talking to him and turns out he was from a local church buying supplies to send to western NC for thehurricane damaged areas. It's like a war zone out there.
Although, there were plenty of carts with 6 month to a years worth for a family of 10 of Toilet Paper and paper towels. I can't imagine they were all charitable organizations. We came home with none. I guess we'll have to go out into the corn field and get a corn cobb if it gets too bad!

[jimjamuser]

No reason to panic. Normally keep a good supply of food and paper products. 2025 will be a great year for return to normalcy for health, security, and economics
Right now we have normal "health, security, and economics". Crime is down and the stock market is up.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

The title of this thread is about panic buying. If panic buying occurs, it doesn't matter where anything is made. Panic buying alone can create a shortage.

Agreed. They hoard things that they don't have to hoard because they're not smart. You can tell how many people have left "critical thinking" inside the classroom in 5th grade, by how many people are emptying the shelves of domestic products during a port strike.

[kkingston57]

Yes. I just returned from Publix, and half of the toilet paper shelves were empty.

Hint - you can buy toilet paper from Amazon for a lot less money and it is way more convenient.

And you can use a bidet. Does not work perfect but a lot less TP needed. How about taking a quick shower after a #2? Lastly why TP. Most, if not all, made in US. Maybe a former president has convinced a lot of people that it is an import.

[Switter]

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As others have said toilet paper is made in the US. It doesn't come through the ports. Sounds like they came to an agreement anyways.

[patriciashew@me.com]

I'm sure they are not panic buying. It's just the first part of the month and the beginning of Fall and they always buy three or four double-packs of toilet paper at this time of the year.

We were at Walmart doing our usual shopping. Toilet paper was on the list. Not a package to be seen. The whole aisle was empty. We passed some people on the way out with 2-3 packages. We could not believe it. Also several cases of water. We had to go back today for meds pickup and still nothing. I guess they didn’t read the paper about the strike being held off til January!!

[Annie66]

Desperate times require desperate measures! The Daily Sun is my emergency supply.

(Just a joke.)

Now that is funny, and a bit scratchy.