I feel like at this point it's irresponsible to NOT stock up more than I normally would.
Not because I fear the virus but because the media induced panic is wrecking store shelves to the point that if I just wait till I need something it wont be available.
This nonsense has gone beyond absurd. 3 days in a row and ZERO stores in my area have toilet paper and the canned goods and dried food sections are almost bare.
This ridiculous shit is self fulfilling
Today I bought one of only 4 rolls of eight available of the "cheap stuff" as four became available on an entire empty shelf (including no paper towel). I could have taken 2 of the 4 (as there was a limit posted), but instead I alerted others that some elderly people that some was available while only taking one myself.
One guy walks over, "yeah, might as well", grabs a pack of 8 and then says, "I've got 9 packs like this already at home from Costco, but might as well grab another". What an animal. I was going to speak up (really what can I say other than "leave some for others") but only 1 other person went over, so clearly I was talking to a group of premature toilet roll hoarders who probably have 120 in their homes already.
There were some other "premium brands" (never seen them before actually, probably an emergency truck was sent), and for 6 rolls it was $15!. Another 8 pack was $18! There were a few of that available for obvious reasons as even hoarders have their limits at to how much they are willing to be gouged.
I'm under the impression they have a skid or two in the back and simply bring out 4 packs of 8 every one in awhile to ensure the mob doesn't rush the shelves. Also give them a chance to sell the ridiculously priced brands from those who are desperate enough.
Went to the dollar store just to see how the mob had infiltrated that store, no toilet paper there of any sort.
