It's easy to panic buy...........

Exactly sweetonion. It's panic that creates a much worse problem than anything else. Don't panic buy!
I just had my normal home grocery delivery and no problem with anything I ordered. Unfortunately this is just the beginning, we haven't even started yet. What it will be like in three months I dread to think. Still shouldn't panic buy whatever happens. I hope the shops limit the number of purchases although that won't stop the crazy people shopping elsewhere.

I’m embarrassed to say that panic buying is going on in the States, too. It’s crazy. Yes, incredibly selfish. Remember the panic that was created around Y2K? And how did that turn out? The only thing I fear here, is the fear itself!

No, this is ridiculous and so selfish, sorry to say.

Just been reading about how Australians are panic buying toilet rolls, showing trolleys absolutely loaded with loo paper.

Should we be hoarding old newspapers, ready to cut up into convenient squares if necessary? Will they block the drains?

??

We've just had a Tesco delivery and it was larger than normal because I've been staggering around with sciatica all week so want to make sure I don't have to venture out and push a trolley.

It was mostly all there. Just a few substitutions but the delivery man said there are definitely some shortages now. Loo roll, hand gel/soap and surface cleaner being top of the list.

I have stocked up with extra bird food though. I wonder if they'll be forgotten in all this?

I bought extra cat food, that's all. I don't mind if I go hungry but it's not her fault if humans have been so stupid to stockpile. If you have enough for 2 weeks, what happens on the 3rd. If you buy enough for a month, then what happens the second month? You may as well just go without.

I bet they are timetogo2016

Same as TrendyNannie 6.
I bet the supermarkets are loving this hype.

Just bought a bit extra rice, pasta etc.
I get my fruit and veg weekly on the market and eggs from a farm shop, as long as we have some fresh stuff that’s fine.
It’s more about not going out unnecessarily where there are a lot of people.
I can buy loo roll etc online.

I didn't panic buy but now I can't get things I need now! x

Not over buying. Nothing short in our local supermarkets and shops other than hand gel.

Only if the goods are on a really special offer can I be tempted.I dont have the room for a start and dont see the need.

I can't understand why anyone would buy more. There's no crisis. I've got my usual Asda shopping arriving later.

My Tesco was filled as normal I’ve just done a normal shop I don’t feel the need to over buy.

No I’m not over buying, just buy as normal shop