[guitarguy]

Could it be that snowbirds are arriving and buying basic supplies?
Seems that T P gets easy notice.

[Gulfcoast]

I think it was worry about the storm. People were stocking up on supplies. The shelves are fine in other parts of Florida.

[dnobles]

Kilm. I wonder if it’s negotiable in the price. Instead of furniture included TP included 🤣

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Uh - it was Hurricane Etta, we were expecting a pretty nasty storm coming at the edge of that. Shelves were mostly stocked up yesterday just fine at Publix. There HAVE been some empty spots ever since the initial Pandemic closings in March/April - they were never back up to full. But now they're pretty much the same as they usually are when you're expecting a huge storm the next day.

Not a big deal. Maybe they're empty of the brand YOU prefer - so pick a different brand. There's plenty available.

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by Dana1963

Believe it or not toilet paper and paper towel shortages started showing strain in August according to producers' demand was up about 16% in some areas of the nation. Supply chains adjust accordingly supplying those areas.

Gladly we didn't see any of that strain here in The Villages' stores, not that I noticed, anyway. Seems to me the shelves have been completely stocked at all times for several months...............until now.

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by Mortal1

"empty" and "nearly empty" are not the same thing. perhaps it was your intent to cause a slight panic.

No, not my intent at all to cause a slight panic; just stating the facts of what I saw. Let me give you a percentage of the empty shelves......90% empty. That to me is "nearly empty".

[Dana1963]

Originally Posted by coffeebean

What has happened in the last week that has prompted a rush once again on paper products? Store shelves in Target and Colony Publix are nearly empty once again of toilet paper and paper towels. Those are the only two stores I've been to in the past week (yesterday) but I'm afraid that is becoming a trend and we will see wide spread hoarding again. Hurricane season is just about over. So....just wondering why empty shelves again?

Despite the expiration date that your toilet paper company lists on the packaging of your toilet paper, the product lasts for much longer than you may expect. As long as you don't get the toilet paper wet or allow dust and dirt to get into the packaging of your toilet paper, the product can last years or even decades.

[Two Bills]

Maybe it's worth while hanging onto the much maligned phone books.
Just in case!

[TomOB]

There's plenty on Amazon.

[Pinball wizard]

Originally Posted by Kilmacowen

I always check TV website for homes for sale and see for yourself VLS 232060, at 534 Inner circle Look at the master closet and it looks the Sams club with all the hoarded toilet paper. Unbelievable!

Increases the value of the home if included.

[vintageogauge]

Originally Posted by Dana1963

Yes it's proposed for Nov 26 thru Nov 29 Thanksgiving weekend

It's been quite a while since a few scabs got shot driving during a strike. I hope there are no incidents if this goes through.

[EdFNJ]

Originally Posted by Kilmacowen

I always check TV website for homes for sale and see for yourself VLS 232060, at 534 Inner circle Look at the master closet and it looks the Sams club with all the hoarded toilet paper. Unbelievable!

Are you sure you didn't have too much Taco Bell for dinner and was dreaming of being without TP? Maybe I'm just blind or maybe you're projecting.

[davem4616]

Originally Posted by Two Bills

Maybe it's worth while hanging onto the much maligned phone books.
Just in case!

good point, nothing like being prepared. I'm going to stop tossing out the Daily Sun

[patfla06]

Trailwinds Publix had almost empty shelves for paper towels, napkins
and toilet paper. Ridiculous.

[Bob McKeever]

Not that I would consider it a disaster, but I was surprised that there was no TP at Sam's Club earlier this week.