[Art cov]

When so n so said lockdown then the buying began. Also made mention when he got in office, might shutdown until vaccine is out. Many Restaurants won’t make it through another long lockdown. He said indoors/outdoors a mask mandate will be in place. Can’t eat with a mask on. We will see what happens. Hey folks it’s starting in lots of states with paper products. Nothing to do with the storm!

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by Dana1963

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.

I never noticed an expiration date on toilet paper packaging.

[Topspinmo]

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?

Snowbird populations Come in south side stocking up?

[EdFNJ]

Originally Posted by 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.

There is either a nasty stomach virus going around or everyone is getting their colonoscopy before Thanksgiving dinner lands like a bomb.

[Neils]

Plenty of phone books at most postal centers. Party on.

[Inexes@aol.com]

Daughter went shopping at Sams Club in Hickory. NC...... no TP or paper towels here either.......unbelievable.

[kendi]

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!

Not if they bought it in small numbers over a longer period of time. Could be they always have a lot and buy one pack when one runs out.

[ruralgoddess]

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?

The exponential increase of covid new cases and death is the reason...

[bilcon]

You all forgot the Big Hurricane was coming last week. Charge! Off to the store, buy anything you don't need just in case we are flooded in TV. Thank you weathermen for causing another panic.

[mrrmauu]

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?

It’s all the pearl clutchers who are cowering in fear.

[Fisherman]

Moderator, please close this thread!!! No matter what their stance, they have to make every post political. My goodness, over toilet paper!!! Are you kidding? Get a life. Why waste your your time posting useless information or attacking the poster? All you are doing is creating more division in this country. The facts is that this was on the national news there was a shortage in areas of the country that have virus explosions so people are fearful that may happen here, the shelves have never been fully stocked since the first breakout, the demand has increased as many snow birds are arriving, hoarders and according to the Publix Manager, fears of the trucking issue.

[eeroger]

Originally Posted by Malsua

Because this:

Dr. Michael Osterholm, a coronavirus advisor to President-elect Joe Biden, said a nationwide lockdown would help bring the virus under control in the U.S.

Biden Covid advisor says U.S. lockdown of 4 to 6 weeks could control pandemic and revive economy

Of course that was 4 days ago and when they saw that it went over like a lead balloon, they've been frantically backpedaling for the past 48 hours.

Heard on Fox News that because of the Biden win, everyone is worried about another nationwide lockdown. They reported that large grocery chains like Kroger are imposing rationing of paper products, cleaning supplies, meat, etc.

[Girlcopper]

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?

I ve been to the Publix on 27 across from Lowes, no problem. Also the one up on 42, no problem

[NotGolfer]

I was at the 466a Aldi a week ago and they had their signs up---"take one of each only" of paper-goods. BUT seemed to have plenty. I'd heard maybe 2 weeks ago that people were stocking up at SAM's...as in a hurricane or whatever, is coming. But went to Neighborhood Walmart and there was more than enough there and people didn't seem to be in the hoarding mind-set. Maybe it's when rumors start and people get the crowd-effect and begin doing it....or maybe if the shelves are empty it's a warehouse issue and not a store issue. There is a trickle down effect before it hits the consumer.

[coconutmama]

Originally Posted by Fisherman

Moderator, please close this thread!!! No matter what their stance, they have to make every post political. My goodness, over toilet paper!!! Are you kidding? Get a life. Why waste your your time posting useless information or attacking the poster? All you are doing is creating more division in this country. The facts is that this was on the national news there was a shortage in areas of the country that have virus explosions so people are fearful that may happen here, the shelves have never been fully stocked since the first breakout, the demand has increased as many snow birds are arriving, hoarders and according to the Publix Manager, fears of the trucking issue.

Totally agree. Close the Thread.

These topics bring out the worst in people. Our democracy is fragile enough & our spirits need positive energy.