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Today I went to the grocery store and WOW for a sunday even with the coronavirus scare I didn't expect it to be so packed. I also found out they are closing at 8pm every night instead of 10pm. And there were a lot of blank spaces on the aisles. I hope I don't have to go back for 2 or 3 weeks. It was insane. Have you found similar experiences at your local grocery store?
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yes went shoping today not back for a week or 2 peple are nuts
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Yes, my husband usually goes grocery shopping every Sunday as soon as the store opens. He said there were a lot more people than usual for that time of day. Of course, there were still a lot of empty shelves too. And there were 6 checkout lanes open instead of just one or two. It's ridiculous.
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Yes. tp shortage empty shelves and stores hours changing also. Even warehouses are empty.
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This started happening Thursday at our Walmart. And it just kept getting worse. I do not know how today has been but yesterday was insane. By yesterday evening there was pretty much nothing left. If you watch the news even what the CDC is saying it is no wonder people are stocking up on items. And I have seen today they are now saying prepare to hunker down longer than previously told. Working folks can't afford to "hunker down".
I don't need anything and do not plan to go to any stores at all. If I were a stock person I would just roll the cart out on the floor and get back out of the way. lol I honestly have not seen anyone fighting over stuff. Not when I was there anyway. There was a woman who went physco screaming at a group of employees about how the shelves were empty. I would not have stood there and listened to her. They threatened to call the law and she screamed call the law. We left so I don't know what happened after that.
But from things I am hearing it is crazy online too.
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Yes, it is insane all over the country it seems, I guess people are just trying to prepare for whatever we are told next; Just wished our government would have got ahead of this before allowing it to get as out of control as it appears.
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It has been crazy to see what stores are like....not sure why people are stocking up...especially on TP lol....stuff like that you should have extras of all the time!!!
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Yes! We went to Publix Friday afternoon and to Walmart and Costco Saturday morning, and they were all beyond packed! Costco even had a line to get into the building, a line for paper towels, wipes, and water, and two huge line all the way to the back of the warehouse to check out! And, of course, none of the stores had any toilet paper. My family is so glad that we're already in the habit of keeping more food and other necessities on hand than we need for a couple of days. :peace: :heart:
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At my area it took 40mins just to get into the store and almost all items were sold out sadly.
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Yes and the grocery store was out of many essentials! Empty in some spots!
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I was out briefly around 9:30pm last night. I had an errand to run and found little to no traffic -- and this is a highly populated area where traffic at most times, day or night, is the norm. In fact, I made it to my destination with 10 minutes to spare. It's eerie.
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I'm going to the store today. I hope the shelves aren't empty, but I'm expecting the worse.
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There have been lines to get into the stores at some places that went around the building. Insane.
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I stopped in to get milk and bread yesterday. Most of the shelves were bare. They have started rationing items.
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Yes, it is insane all over the country it seems, I guess people are just trying to prepare for whatever we are told next; Just wished our government would have got ahead of this before allowing it to get as out of control as it appears.
There is NO way the "government" could prepare for this. But everybody has to find somebody to blame. The CDC is the problem. And Trump tried to close the borders but he was ignored and they flew people known to be infected in to the US anyway. And the "government" has no control over how people will react. Our Walmart is completely insane. I drove by at 7:10 this morning and the parking lot was over half full. I have a friend who works in management and she said as soon as they put ANYTHING on the shelf people are grabbing it. I don't know what changed by the crazy started about last Thursday in my area. And no there are not an abundance of cases. Not that we are being told any way.
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It has been crazy to see what stores are like....not sure why people are stocking up...especially on TP lol....stuff like that you should have extras of all the time!!!
Some people don't have extras all the time. They buy what they need for the week or the next few days and they go back to the land of abundance aka Walmart. If you would watch the news you would know why people are stocking up.
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I stopped in to get milk and bread yesterday. Most of the shelves were bare. They have started rationing items.
I have not seen any rationing of food items. Just TP, and sanitizer, and stuff like that. I can see food being next. Esp when some idiot grabs and entire case when it is put on the shelf. I was talking to a woman Sat morning and the shelves were on the bare side. It was early before the stupid gets out of bed. I commented on that and said for instance if there are two of an item on the shelf and we both reach for it ... before I could finish she said I would get one and you would get one. And I said "exactly". I won't need anything for a few days. And I can live without milk. I think some people at church have cows if I really needed milk. haha
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It's been crazy at all my stores too. Haven't seen fighting or anything, but busier than Christmas and lots of bare shelves. If I wasn't staying home to avoid the virus, I would be to avoid the other shoppers!
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Yes, the stores are off the chain and making a lot of money.
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People are buying up everything they can get their hands on. I think it is stupid. You should only buy what you need so other people can buy what they need. As for the closing early, I understand that it is to clean the store and restock.
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My daughter sent me an article about a virus victim in Tennessee, that was quite uplifting, about the community rallying around the family. It's long, but I thought some of you might like to read it:
https://www.reddit.com/r/nashville/comments/fjp24n/i_posted_something_about_any_updates_for_any/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf
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I just got back from the pet store to buy cat food, and the shelves were mostly empty there too. There were only two bags left of the brand I buy, and they were the smallest size: 2.2 lbs. I only bought one, even though I intended to buy a larger bag. This is insanity.
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My daughter planning on doing extra shopping 2mor, things have gotten really serious.
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The stores have not been that crazy in our neighborhood since they started posting signs saying we do not have toilet paper and including an anticipated shipping date. I stopped at Costco yesterday for undershirts and was lucky enough to pick up a pack of 20 large facial tissue boxes. When I checked out the clerk told me that I could get a second package if I wanted. I indicated that I was not as greedy as the general public seems to be and only sought to cover my needs. The manager was standing near by and thanked me for being human. She said it is amazing how gluttonous people have become and this virus scare has brought out the worst in everyone. I chuckled at a meme yesterday geared around the President's advice to buy breath machines versus impossibility of buying toilet paper. Someone, on nextdoor neighbor, stated they saw a family of two that were unpacking close to eight hundred rolls of toilet paper and invited all Covid victims to go cough/sneeze on the house. It is not pretty out there.
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Just a reminder to be extra nice to those working at those grocery/Big Box stores for showing up to work & not calling out sick, or just quitting. If they didn't show up to their just above minimum wage job for most of them, we would be standing in even longer lines & less products getting on the shelves -- some are working extra shifts & overtime to help out. Definitely today's heroes :)
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Has any convenience stores closed or limited hours? 7/11 , Quik Trip Circle K etc, Park n Shop?
Way more expensive, but if that is the only option, I guess people will pay the prices they ask.
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Same problem here, went for regular grocery shopping and found our first store almost completely wiped out. I couldn't believe Trader Joe's it was so bare unbelievable. We had to hit 2 more stores to find enough groceries, but found no eggs anywhere. Crazy!
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I just got back from the pet store to buy cat food, and the shelves were mostly empty there too. There were only two bags left of the brand I buy, and they were the smallest size: 2.2 lbs. I only bought one, even though I intended to buy a larger bag. This is insanity.
Awww, that's so sweet that you left the other bag for someone else. If I could, I would give you some or our cat food. I think we have plenty for our brood to last for a couple of months.
I get just about all of their food and litter from Chewy so I don't have to worry about going out. Of course, Chewy can be out of stock on certain items like what has happened in the past. Then I have to rely on a local store which is fine.
Right now, things are very uneasy and shelves can go empty quite fast.
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Oh, my God! What is happening in America today?
Went shopping and many store shelves were empty...completely empty!
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Need a few essentials? Go to the gas station mini mart.
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Yes I have noticed this at a few of my stores. It is definitely crazy.
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I just got back from the pet store to buy cat food, and the shelves were mostly empty there too. There were only two bags left of the brand I buy, and they were the smallest size: 2.2 lbs. I only bought one, even though I intended to buy a larger bag. This is insanity.
Awww, that's so sweet that you left the other bag for someone else. If I could, I would give you some or our cat food. I think we have plenty for our brood to last for a couple of months.
I get just about all of their food and litter from Chewy so I don't have to worry about going out. Of course, Chewy can be out of stock on certain items like what has happened in the past. Then I have to rely on a local store which is fine.
Right now, things are very uneasy and shelves can go empty quite fast.
This brand of pet food is made locally in my state and only sold in locally owned independent pet stores. So it's not available at Petco, Petsmart, Chewy, or even Amazon. I have tried switching my cat over to other brands many times, but unfortunately, she has a super sensitive tummy and hasn't been able to keep any of them down. I don't know what I'm going to feed her, if I can't find it anywhere. A two pound bag isn't going to last long. :(
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I just got back from the pet store to buy cat food, and the shelves were mostly empty there too. There were only two bags left of the brand I buy, and they were the smallest size: 2.2 lbs. I only bought one, even though I intended to buy a larger bag. This is insanity.
Awww, that's so sweet that you left the other bag for someone else. If I could, I would give you some or our cat food. I think we have plenty for our brood to last for a couple of months.
I get just about all of their food and litter from Chewy so I don't have to worry about going out. Of course, Chewy can be out of stock on certain items like what has happened in the past. Then I have to rely on a local store which is fine.
Right now, things are very uneasy and shelves can go empty quite fast.
This brand of pet food is made locally in my state and only sold in locally owned independent pet stores. So it's not available at Petco, Petsmart, Chewy, or even Amazon. I have tried switching my cat over to other brands many times, but unfortunately, she has a super sensitive tummy and hasn't been able to keep any of them down. I don't know what I'm going to feed her, if I can't find it anywhere. A two pound bag isn't going to last long. :(
Oh dear. One of our cats has digestive sensitivity so I know how you feel. For what it's worth, is there a contact number or website on the bag where you can call or write to express your concerns?
It would be hard for any of us to have to do without including our pets!
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I went to BJS wholesale club Friday. I thought since it was a weekday it wouldn't be too busy. I was wrong! I have never seen it so busy!