[Gpsma]

Im stockpiling Twizzlerd

[Bay Kid]

BEER! Priorities.

[MDLNB]

The only thing to fear is mass hysteria and panic. It is those frightened lemmings that you should fear. The rest of us will be living our daily lives to the fullest and shaking our heads at the panicked lemmings following charlatans off the cliff.

[Penglobal]

Costco, Walmart and other major retailers limits purchases on paper goods, water & key items amid increased supply chain delays. Folks, I hate to say it, but I told you so. Call me a pessimist, a hoarder or just an idiot, but this is the time to stock-up on vital supplies.

[jdulej]

Come of people. Fool me one time, shame on you, fool be again, shame on me. The only excuse for stockpiling - if you want to call it that - is to be ready for hurricanes and the like. Being stocked up, so you can wipe yourself for 6 months is just dumb.

[thelegges]

Originally Posted by Penglobal

Costco, Walmart and other major retailers limits purchases on paper goods, water & key items amid increased supply chain delays. Folks, I hate to say it, but I told you so. Call me a pessimist, a hoarder or just an idiot, but this is the time to stock-up on vital supplies.

Shopped at Costco, sams, Trader Joe’s, and Whole Foods today! Not a limit on anything in any of the stores. I take that back there was a limit on air freshener that were on sale.

[billethkid]

Originally Posted by thelegges

Shopped at Costco, sams, Trader Joe’s, and Whole Foods today! Not a limit on anything in any of the stores. I take that back there was a limit on air freshener that were on sale.

We were at Sam's in Lady Lake this afternoon.
Signs were up limiting how much paper goods customers were allowed to buy.
Shelves were 80% or more wiped out of toilet paper.
Kleenex about 50% wiped out (oops, unintentional pun).

Paper towels....bountiful (there's another one!) supplies.

[Escape Artist]

Originally Posted by Penglobal

Costco, Walmart and other major retailers limits purchases on paper goods, water & key items amid increased supply chain delays. Folks, I hate to say it, but I told you so. Call me a pessimist, a hoarder or just an idiot, but this is the time to stock-up on vital supplies.

You're right about the supply chain problems but not because of a lockdown situation. However, knock on wood because who knows what may be coming down the pike in the winter???

I've been doing my holiday shopping early, and have been buying throughout the summer because I can envision a scenario where there will be "supply chain" issues with kids toys and other popular holiday items.

[thelegges]

Originally Posted by billethkid

We were at Sam's in Lady Lake this afternoon.
Signs were up limiting how much paper goods customers were allowed to buy.
Shelves were 80% or more wiped out of toilet paper.
Kleenex about 50% wiped out (oops, unintentional pun).

Paper towels....bountiful (there's another one!) supplies.

By the stores I shopped at in one day, good guess, I was not shopping in TV.

[billethkid]

Originally Posted by Escape Artist

You're right about the supply chain problems but not because of a lockdown situation. However, knock on wood because who knows what may be coming down the pike in the winter???

I've been doing my holiday shopping early, and have been buying throughout the summer because I can envision a scenario where there will be "supply chain" issues with kids toys and other popular holiday items.

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!

[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!

[Luggage]

I may get hungry ........

Originally Posted by Penglobal

With the unbelievable rise in COVID cases, with hospitals nearing their capacity and many American's still refusing to vaccinate themselves, It's quite apparent that the country "MAY" go into a modified lockdown and once again everyday commodities will be in short supply.

In order to protect myself and my family, I have purchased a deep freezer which is inside my garage and filled with meats. I have stocked-up on everyday items, I have a 180 day supply of required medication and my spare bedroom is filled with everything I will need to survive the next commodity shortage. You may think that I am hoarding, but I am preemptively protecting and providing for my family if the need should arise. I hope that nothing will happen, but just in case, I hope you guys are also taking precautions for the next round of "POSSIBLE" shortages. Be Safe and proactive.