[JoMar]

Originally Posted by Byte1

Some folks stock up on TP because they know that the gov may not allow folks to leave their homes. Or, maybe they are afraid to go out if it gets any worse. My wife has medical problems, making her susceptible to this illness and making it lethal to her. TP is a commodity that EVERYONE needs and being home, will use it much faster than normal. I had to shop for half a day to get a few gallons of Distilled water for her CPAP machine, which requires ONLY distilled water. Others had the same idea and stocked up. This is NOT a mental illness. This is folks attempting to be prepared and do NOT wish to be around other folks any more than necessary, for fear of catching a DEADLY virus. The less folks are out and about, the faster this thing will go away. Yes, it is a bummer that the stores cannot get shipments of TP in fast enough. They should know by now that they have a special situation and should be adjusting to the demand. How many of you wish to stand in line for hours, just to get inside a grocery store? That is what is happening at several stores in the area.
Instead of sympathizing/empathizing with scared folks, some on here find the need to criticize and complain about anyone that does not see things like they do. Some of the same ones that complain, will be the same ones that insist that everyone GIVE their stimulus money away to others, instead of using it for what it's purpose is....to stimulate the economy so that we don't drop into a depression. Suit yourself, but complaining without a solution is non-productive and a waste of time.

Thanks for making the point, those that really need it because of the points you made can't because those that don't have the need continue to buy.

As far as manufacturers of TP, here is a news story on one in Sanford.

Sanford Toilet Paper Factory Needs Workers

[charmed59]

I found now Publix seems to be keeping up on eggs, milk and bread. I can usually find all my food products now. Last Friday I went before 10am and even found a small package of TP (limited to one) and I thought I won the lottery. We had bought TP before the hoarding started in Feb and were hoping we could wait it out until the supply came back.

Today we stopped by Target on our way home for the Post Office after noon and they had the large packages of TP and Paper Towels and evening had disinfectant wipes. (Limit one per customer) Now we don’t have to shop for paper products until May. Score!

[ladybugsmom]

Really did laugh out loud on you post and the quote in your closing! Thanks for the smile!

[Northwoods]

Originally Posted by redwitch

And then there’s my neighbors. Their lanai is crammed with stuff — toilet paper, paper towels, bottled water, canned goods, etc. They had a heck of a fight when they found out they wouldn’t be able to return any of it. Hate to admit it, but I had a good laugh about their little problem. Think it’ll take them about two years to use everything that doesn’t go bad.

I really really hope stores do not allow returns of items that are so scarce right now (TP, hand sanitizer, paper towels, etc). If they do, they just reward bad behavior.
I would guess that there are many items that the grocery store can't resell. So the store is penalized... they are out that money.
I have a friend who works at Publix. After one of the hurricanes, a person tried to return ICE. So you know people will be returning eggs, dairy, deli meat, etc.
SHAME on the people who buy more than they need AND then try to return to the store when the scare is over.

[Parker]

I have currently, 4 large packs of paper towels and 5 packs of toilet paper. I have done this not as a result of hoarding mentality, but because I have to make sure my 96yo father and my shut-in sister also have enough. I don't shop just for my own needs. So OCD diagnosis isn't always applicable. Not sorry.