Panic Buying

I went into Sainsbury’s yesterday at 11 in morning ....customers were conspicuous by their absence.

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I've secured grocery deliveries for DD up to Christmas. At least with a weekly delivery I know I don't need to worry about them.

The online ordering definitely has limits in place. Not that she needs to over-order, but it wouldn't be possible even if she did want to.

That won't surprise me Maltagozo.

We haven’t been to a supermarket since before the last lockdown and get our deliveries from Tesco, meat from the local butcher and fruit and veg from the local farm shop. Don’t think we’ll be panic buying but I do feel especially sorry those those who have specific food items they need for intolerance/allergy diets and which become unavailable due to others bulk buying.

I popped into Sainsbury's y'day (not panic buying I hasten to add!) and by the time I came out there was an immensely long queue. People just don't know what to do for the best........
I did notice people buying vast quantities of loo paper though and those shelves were pretty bare.

Heard on the news this morn that the lockdown may go on for more than 4 weeks it could extend well into December and further.

I'd rather see what I'm getting than go for deliveries so I'll take my chances. I can't be doing with things missing or alternatives.
While I'm still able I'll get my own.

People who panic buy are selfish. Stocking up means someone will go without....remember that when you think about grabbing dozens of loo rolls off of the shelf. Oh and learn to use less paper each time...

Whilst shopping for my usual two bags of groceries I noticed the elderly chap behind me in Asda had 4 packs of 24 toilet rolls in his trolley....wouldn't want his bowel problem!

silverdragon

Supermarkets should be pro-active rather re-active re panic buying. They've known for a few days that a lockdown was likely so they should have stuck the signs re limits back up!

Some supermarkets hadnt taken them down!!

I will be ferrying a household member for a hospital appointment on Monday and had planned a rare (these days) shop at the nearby supermarket while I wait, but now I will be keeping away and we will carry on using our small local shops as we have mostly done since march. I just fancied a bit more choice of items!

I have a Morrisons online delivery coming early next week and a lot of their goods are out of stock- fruit and vegetables being a good example.

I have just done a small shop in close by Waitrose , busy , but nothing unusual as to stocks etc.
As the lockdown starts on Thursday ,and ending on Wednesday 2nd December.
I feel the Scientists have got Boris with there charts and predictions we need an all party coalition to work together , see if panic and we still have got regional tier levels as well.
When I travelled to Bicester yesterday , very few people travelled to and from Oxford on buses now its tier 2, but on a beer drinking forum I am on , someone I know visited Oxford Friday and some pubs packed .
Mick

I can’t understand the evident alcohol dependency. There are presently people struggling to put food in their children’s mouths whilst others sozzle themselves with expensive booze. Why don’t they consider donating what they spend on alcohol to children’s charities?

I didn't panic buy last time there was a lockdown and will not be doing so this time either. I have everything delivered buy Sainsbury's, it has been so good, don't think I will shop any other way from now on. the delivery drivers are so helpful and cheerful. I don't think I have spent as much either, as I don't walk down the aisles and get tempted. Although their website is so easy to use and shows all of the offers and discounts, I have found some new lines that are good.

I'm not panic buying, still working through the Brexit box! Haven't actually been to a supermarket since March, might have been February, this year is a blur.

People just don't seem to learn. And sadly there seem to be a lot of people who think about noone but themselves.

if no one starts panic in social networks, I think everything will be fine. Last time I heard all the frightening stories about the shortage of goods from social networks. and people from antiquity tend to behave like a herd - to do what everyone does (unfortunately, only relatively absurd actions). Let's spread less panic!)

Supermarkets should be pro-active rather re-active re panic buying. They've known for a few days that a lockdown was likely so they should have stuck the signs re limits back up!

End of the line for the 'booze cruise' too after January. The allowances are better than before though..
"New GB inbound personal allowances specified below. For example, someone will be able to bring three crates of beer, two cases of still wine and one case of sparkling wine to GB without paying UK duties.

Alcohol
42 litres of beer
18 litres of still wine
4 litres of spirits OR 9 litres of sparkling wine, fortified wine or any alcoholic beverage less than 22% ABV
Tobacco
200 cigarettes OR
100 cigarillos OR
50 cigars OR
250g tobacco OR
200 sticks of tobacco for heating
or any proportional combination of the above"

The pandemic and respective lockdowns mean no popping over the channel to stock up on anything now for christmas too.

Mapleleaf It isn't scaremongering. If the CBI, NFU, BCC, etc, are saying there will be shortages and price increases, I'm inclined to believe them

Scaremongering about Brexit isn't helpful, either ?

I'm afraid social media encourages this kind of nonsense, and there's absolutely no need for it. I think it's immoral that the idea to panic buy is put into people's heads, and more immoral that they then go ahead and do it. I think if it rears its ugly head again, then supermarkets should have a duty to make people put excessive amounts back.

my lovely hairdresser rang me last night to tell me that she's calling in all her staff for the next few days and that the appointments my friend and i made for friday afternoon will be done late this afternoon.
so glad she's done this - it shows that they care about their customers.
and there will be prosecco!!

My only form of 'panic buying' will be the fact i have a hairdresser appointment on Thursday I will ring first thing Monday morning to see if she can fit me in before then, only want a finge trim so will be in and out in 10mins, so fingers crossed she can.