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Post by monklady123 on Jul 30, 2021 15:38:02 GMT
I went to Costco first thing this morning...I like to be there about 20 minutes or so before they open so I can get my favorite parking spot (close to the exit) then I read in my car until they open. Then I noticed that the line was already down the side of the building like back when the pandemic first started. So I got in it and they ended up opening about 10 minutes early. By the time I got to the back of the store I noticed people with their carts full of wipes and lysol spray and hand sanitizer. Since I actually did have that on my list (children's disposable masks that I was picking up for a neighbor whose 8-year-old is driving with grandparents tomorrow to Florida, and purse-size packs of Clorox wipes) I headed to that section and omg it looked like at the height of the pandemic. People were grabbing stuff left and right, and there were no limits. I think Costco missed the boat on that one because there were the usual people with five packs of wipes (the kind that has five cannisters in it). I'd love to think they're getting those for teachers at their kids' school or something like that, but I suspect not all are.  Anyway, it didn't take me very long to finish my shopping (only had about 10 things on my list) but when I got back out to the parking lot it was chaos!  People honking and stalking people through the parking lot to try to get their spot, etc. wow. I think the news about the Delta variant has scared everyone. Problem is that it probably won't scare the stupid ones who refuse to get vaccinated. And I hope I never hear that those people were the ones stocking up although of course it wouldn't surprise me since they're such hypocrites. |
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Post by naby64 on Jul 30, 2021 15:50:59 GMT
You know I thought about this last night. I am working with a sore throat right now and realized I am short on my TP. I normally grab a pack at Sams. Habit from when we had 5 people at home. Now there are only 2 but I like to have it on hand. NOT hoard it. Anywhoo, I thought it is too dang hot to get out and until I can get tested, I am not going out. I need to place an order for delivery on TP.
Well, our Costco is brand new. The one I wanted doesn't appear to be in stock. So I guess I will try Sam's online. And I like to get wipes for the office and we are down to one container.
But yeah, I agree, I think we will see some of last year's shortages.
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Post by tracylynn on Jul 30, 2021 15:58:50 GMT
I was at Costco Monday afternoon and things were fine. But Delta is a bit behind in our County out here in the West. There have been articles in our paper the last day or two that I'm sure will scare the bejeezus out of people and cause hoarding again. We'll see. I keep myself stocked up regardless year round, so I'm good.
I did find this interesting though. Costco has been doing Senior hours M-F 9-10am for over a year now. They announced that Friday, July 23rd was their last day. When I was there on the 26th, the first day of no Senior hours, I noticed signs everywhere that said they were going to have Senior hours on Tuesday and Thursday moving forward. So, something changed awful fast.
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Post by snugglebutter on Jul 30, 2021 16:01:54 GMT
Ack. I'm planning to go to Costco later today for a big stock up. (not a pandemic rush, just normal family of 7 monthly trip) I hope it's not too crazy.
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Post by mikewozowski on Jul 30, 2021 16:01:58 GMT
i bought sanitizer once. we have used about 3 squirts. soap and water work fine.
no clorox wipes, either.
i order my tp to be delivered from either sam's costco or amazon, roughly 80 rolls at a time.
people are idiots.
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Post by workingclassdog on Jul 30, 2021 16:03:14 GMT
That's crazy!! I still am plenty stocked from last year and I didn't go crazy.. ummm maybe I don't clean as often as I like to think I do! The only thing I am getting low on is toilet paper and basically that is from my stock of last year.. 2 Costco sized packs bought last year.
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Post by monklady123 on Jul 30, 2021 16:03:55 GMT
I was at Costco Monday afternoon and things were fine. But Delta is a bit behind in our County out here in the West. There have been articles in our paper the last day or two that I'm sure will scare the bejeezus out of people and cause hoarding again. We'll see. I keep myself stocked up regardless year round, so I'm good. I did find this interesting though. Costco has been doing Senior hours M-F 9-10am for over a year now. They announced that Friday, July 23rd was their last day. When I was there on the 26th, the first day of no Senior hours, I noticed signs everywhere that said they were going to have Senior hours on Tuesday and Thursday moving forward. So, something changed awful fast. Yes, I noticed that also! It's because of Delta I'm sure. It's just in the past few days that the CDC has come out with the most dire warnings. |
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Post by caangel on Jul 30, 2021 16:07:32 GMT
Thanks for the heads up I'm heading there this morning, too. We are almost out of paper towels so hope I can get some easily. We still have a good stash of lysol and wipes, but I do need more masks for the kids to go back to school.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 30, 2021 16:12:15 GMT
Just went last night and store was fully stocked. Last time, we were one of the firsts to see shortages. Perhaps it’s because our numbers are fairly low and our county has a high % of those who are vaccinated.
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Post by shessoaverage on Jul 30, 2021 16:19:37 GMT
Why? There's no talk of closing anything down, so nobody has to shut themselves up with their 500 rolls of toilet paper. Wipes can't wipe the air, which is how the virus spreads.
I lose more hope in the human race every day. Why is the answer to everyone's anxiety to buy stuff?
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Post by Deleted on Jul 30, 2021 16:19:39 GMT
monklady123 its not the news of the Delta variant. Its the right side news and propaganda crap that is scaring those into hoarding because they keep pushing out fake news that we will go into lock down again.
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Post by bethany102399 on Jul 30, 2021 16:22:32 GMT
Adding costco back onto the list of places I need to go tomorrow. I finally let DH convince me we didn't need to buy another pack when I open one, therefore having 2 at all times - one open and one not. Looks like I'm buying TP and laundry soap again (we have to have perfume free/dye free stuff that was impossible to find last time).
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Post by monklady123 on Jul 30, 2021 16:26:25 GMT
Dh and I never bought hand sanitizer or clorox wipes. Never used those products. We never got covid. We would leave shoes at the door and wash hands immediately after getting home with either plain soap or dishwashing liquid (our usual routine). Anyone who doesn't have immediate access to soap and water needs some sort of wipes/hand sanitizer unless they can be ABSOLUTELY sure they won't rub their eyes or scratch their nose. This is hard for kids, so I'm buying the purse sized ones for my ds's step-daughter to stash in her backpack, since she has to start 6th grade in a state full of stupid people (Georgia). |
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Post by sleepingbooty on Jul 30, 2021 16:26:27 GMT
Is Delta really linked to hoarding in the US? Delta represents around 90% of infections in Western Europe at this time and well, nothing. Nada. Nobody went and panic-bought anything when it started ramping up. Plenty of TP, pasta, hand sanitiser and masks to find at the store. No queues or big carts full of essentials. Just another variant to deal with while we slowly but surely continue to roll out the vaccination campaign.
What's going on in the US? Is there some kind of political distrust paranoia? Is this linked to the vaccination refusal movement?
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Post by monklady123 on Jul 30, 2021 16:28:31 GMT
Is Delta really linked to hoarding in the US? Delta represents around 90% of infections in Western Europe at this time and well, nothing. Nada. Nobody went and panic-bought anything when it started ramping up. Plenty of TP, pasta, hand sanitiser and masks to find at the store. No queues or big carts full of essentials. Just another variant to deal with while we slowly but surely continue to roll out the vaccination campaign. What's going on in the US? Is there some kind of political distrust paranoia? Is this linked to the vaccination refusal movement? I don't know that anyone is hoarding already, I'm just reporting what I saw at Costco this morning which is different from how it has been for months now. As for "political distrust paranoia"... yes, that would be the stupid Republicans and the even more stupid Republicans in Congress and the EVEN MORE stupid trump and followers.  |
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Post by sleepingbooty on Jul 30, 2021 16:32:32 GMT
As for "political distrust paranoia"... yes, that would be the stupid Republicans and the even more stupid Republicans in Congress and the EVEN MORE stupid trump and followers. It really hasn't calmed down despite a very discreet president, has it? I wonder if there's ever going to be any recovery of this social fracture. It looks too deep, too opposed ("my truth" versus facts) to ever reconcile both sides. Would not be surprised if this is one of the major indicators of the civilisation collapse we're historically due. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 30, 2021 16:38:12 GMT
We use clorox wipes weekly. I use it to disinfect dd's infusion pump, infusion table, infusion cart, and the trashcan that attaches to the cart. I use 5 a week just for her infusion.
I also have sanitizing hand wipes in case there is an emergency and I need to act quickly and I don't have time to wash my hands. I can quickly wipe down, and get gloves on.
While peas may never need those items, medical parents/people do.
They have valid uses. Just because you don't need or don't see a need doesn't take away the fact that they are important.
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Post by MZF on Jul 30, 2021 16:48:35 GMT
I last went to Costco on Monday--senior hrs were discontinued, but the store now opens at 9 rather than 10. I checked their website after seeing this post, and there are now senior hours on Tues and Thurs. I hope shortages of certain items don't happen as they did last year. My county now requires masking when indoors, regardless of vaccination status, and Costco was very good about letting customers know they had to follow county/CDC guidelines.
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Post by lindas on Jul 30, 2021 16:52:47 GMT
Is Delta really linked to hoarding in the US? Delta represents around 90% of infections in Western Europe at this time and well, nothing. Nada. Nobody went and panic-bought anything when it started ramping up. Plenty of TP, pasta, hand sanitiser and masks to find at the store. No queues or big carts full of essentials. Just another variant to deal with while we slowly but surely continue to roll out the vaccination campaign. What's going on in the US? Is there some kind of political distrust paranoia? Is this linked to the vaccination refusal movement? No it’s not just linked to Delta. Just say the word snow in this country and people go on a freaked out buying binge. You would think they were going to be snowed in until spring. I went to Sam’s Club the other day and there was an unusually large number of people buying paper towels. |
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Post by busy on Jul 30, 2021 16:56:33 GMT
Nothing seems different here.
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Post by breetheflea on Jul 30, 2021 16:58:39 GMT
According to my local crazy mom's board (I read it, never post on it, those ladies are nuts!) bottled water is out at our Costco and Walmart. Then again we're supposed to hit 99 today and apparently that's now a heatwave of epic proportions according to the media...
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Post by workingclassdog on Jul 30, 2021 17:11:28 GMT
We use clorox wipes weekly. I use it to disinfect dd's infusion pump, infusion table, infusion cart, and the trashcan that attaches to the cart. I use 5 a week just for her infusion. I also have sanitizing hand wipes in case there is an emergency and I need to act quickly and I don't have time to wash my hands. I can quickly wipe down, and get gloves on. While peas may never need those items, medical parents/people do. They have valid uses. Just because you don't need or don't see a need doesn't take away the fact that they are important. I don't need the wipes for medical issues but I do have a couple of containers around the house. I use those between deep cleanings. Like the faucets, toilets and mainly bathroom counters. I don't go through very many but they are handy... |
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Post by cadoodlebug on Jul 30, 2021 17:16:33 GMT
Our Costco is open every day 8:30 - 9 for seniors. I love going then because it's basically empty but I know it won't last forever. Last week when I was there they seemed to be well stocked with everything.
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Post by christine58 on Jul 30, 2021 17:18:57 GMT
I last went to Costco on Monday--senior hrs were discontinued, but the store now opens at 9 rather than Ours still have 9-10 on Tuesday and Thursdays |
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Post by dewryce on Jul 30, 2021 17:27:35 GMT
Why? There's no talk of closing anything down, so nobody has to shut themselves up with their 500 rolls of toilet paper. Wipes can't wipe the air, which is how the virus spreads. I lose more hope in the human race every day. Why is the answer to everyone's anxiety to buy stuff? Because it makes them/us feel some measure of control when there is chaos. So much, like other people getting vaccinated, wearing masks, etc. we can’t control. But buying something? Easy peasy. I’m not saying that they actually need to buy/hoard all of these supplies, but you should understand anxiety isn’t always logical. My husband has a severe anxiety about sharks. Oceans are sometimes impossible for him. Also, he can’t swim in our neighborhood swimming pool at night because he won’t be able to see them. My husband is brilliant and he obviously knows there are no sharks in the pool. But tell his body that, when it automatically ramps up his system. People remember the crazy times and not being able to buy these supplies before and think “aha, I can be prepared!” Also, you and I know that it is mostly airborne and that chances of getting the virus from surfaces is minimal, but a lot of people I talk to don’t, just like it took ages for people get into the mindset that it was airborne. And minimal isn’t non-existent. There are lots of us with immunocompromised family members, lots of us who ourselves are at higher risk. If wiping off my surfaces a little more frequently makes me feel better, why the judgement? Judging that I’m willing to make an extra effort that has a chance to keep my DH safer? I’d fight off a bear for this man when unarmed. A couple minutes once or twice a week is nothing. I think statements stating that “well I did or don’t do this thing and I’m fine” are particularly unhelpful. I wouldn’t even know how to begin assuming my situation was so exactly like someone else’s that I could suggest that my results would/should be their results. |
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Post by dewryce on Jul 30, 2021 17:38:08 GMT
Out of curiosity I checked our local grocery curbside availability, it often book (ed/s) faster when there has been a new/greater threat, and so far all is quiet here in my small (very red) central Texas town. So if it’s the right wing media driving this, word hasn’t made it here yet. That or they know Abbott won’t even allow businesses to have their own mask mandate so shut-downs are obviously off the table, and they haven’t considered that shortages elsewhere can affect us here as well.
But I’m always glad to see threads like this to keep an eye out for things that night affect us like curbside pick-up availability.
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Post by sleepingbooty on Jul 30, 2021 17:46:24 GMT
And minimal isn’t non-existent. There are lots of us with immunocompromised family members, lots of us who ourselves are at higher risk. If wiping off my surfaces a little more frequently makes me feel better, why the judgement? Judging that I’m willing to make an extra effort that has a chance to keep my DH safer? I’d fight off a bear for this man when unarmed. A couple minutes once or twice a week is nothing. There are two more aspects to consider as well: cleaning surfaces is part of the regular medical environment routine/sterilisation and the official guidelines to fight off coronavirus still include regularly washing hands (meaning the official guidelines don't comply with a 100% airborne status for this virus). |
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Post by dewryce on Jul 30, 2021 18:00:26 GMT
And minimal isn’t non-existent. There are lots of us with immunocompromised family members, lots of us who ourselves are at higher risk. If wiping off my surfaces a little more frequently makes me feel better, why the judgement? Judging that I’m willing to make an extra effort that has a chance to keep my DH safer? I’d fight off a bear for this man when unarmed. A couple minutes once or twice a week is nothing. There are two more aspects to consider as well: cleaning surfaces is part of the regular medical environment routine/sterilisation and the official guidelines to fight off coronavirus still include regularly washing hands ( meaning the official guidelines don't comply with a 100% airborne status for this virus). Oh they definitely don’t. Last I read from any official source was that the chance is small, but it’s there. For me I think “why take the risk?” It’s not going to hurt, and it could help. If either of us does get sick I need to know I’ve done everything I can. For me, regrets are an issue. I’m not going to regret going the extra mile (or, in this case, inch) but I very well could regret not doing it. |
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Post by Restless Spirit on Jul 30, 2021 18:13:31 GMT
I just got back from a quick trip to my closest small Krogers. They have the "please wear a mask and social distance" sign back up. Most people ignored it. (Our mask mandate ended around July 4th.) More staff were wearing masks than I've noticed before. We have a very unimpressive vaccine rate and a climbing infection rate, but no word from the government at any level that masks are required.
We have some items that have never returned to pre-pandemic levels. I haven't been able to find some of the dog food and treats for my dogs in months. Another strange one is Coffee Mate coffee creamer. It comes in and flies off the shelf in many of the flavors. I think people finally figured out it is a whole lot cheaper to make your coffee at home. I did get my Caffeine Free Diet Coke, so I'm good.
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Post by mollycoddle on Jul 30, 2021 18:19:43 GMT
Is Delta really linked to hoarding in the US? Delta represents around 90% of infections in Western Europe at this time and well, nothing. Nada. Nobody went and panic-bought anything when it started ramping up. Plenty of TP, pasta, hand sanitiser and masks to find at the store. No queues or big carts full of essentials. Just another variant to deal with while we slowly but surely continue to roll out the vaccination campaign. What's going on in the US? Is there some kind of political distrust paranoia? Is this linked to the vaccination refusal movement? Around here, they restricted toilet paper, paper towels, and Kleenex. You couldn’t find hand sanitizer or wipes for months. I don’t know if it was a supply problem or hoarding. Yes, there is a lot of paranoia. It is linked to the election and to Covid. Trump faithful believe that maybe Trump won. Many think that Covid is not so dangerous-at least, until they get it. I have no idea where the Q people came from. 🤷♀️ |
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People honking and stalking people through the parking lot to try to get their spot, etc. wow. 
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