Panic buying

[user104658]

Do it, today, before news of it hits the papers and causes a ripple effect.

And this isn't just a panic buy because of panic buying - Ports being closed is a genuine problem depending on how long it's for.

You don't need a bunker, but yeah... Clear out some cupboards and drawers and fill them with staples. Today.

[Denver]

Panic buying should be illegal and the fact people get joy out of overstocking on things they won't use while others go without is beyond me

[AnnieK]

I have to do my food shop tomorrow and the thought is filling me with dread :laugh:

[user104658]

Panic buying should be illegal and the fact people get joy out of overstocking on things they won't use while others go without is beyond me

I'd have wholeheartedly agreed with you back in Spring when there was no actual supply problem and people were just imagining there might be one. And again, I'm not saying fill a bunker.

I am however pragmatically advising that this time there will - almost certainly - be legitimate and serious supply problems if food can't move through Dover.

[Alf]

I only do relaxed buying. I do laugh at all the nutters, panicking though.

[Denver]

I'd have wholeheartedly agreed with you back in Spring when there was no actual supply problem and people were just imagining there might be one. And again, I'm not saying fill a bunker.

I am however pragmatically advising that this time there will - almost certainly - be legitimate and serious supply problems if food can't move through Dover.

Its a 48 hour ban which will most likely be dropped after The UN get involved and supermarkets have said they have enough to last

[Denver]

Id literally take names and addresses of panic buyers and stop them from entering for 3 months after

[Alf]

I have to do my food shop tomorrow and the thought is filling me with dread :laugh:I've just been doing little bits each day, early in the morning before the stampede starts. I was out at 10 to 8 this morning, back home by quarter to 9. I'll probably do similar tomorrow morning and I always go for my fruit and veg on Christmas eve morning.

[Cherie]

I have not let my store cupboard run down since March and did my Christmas shop just adding to my normal shop every week in December, bought a frozen turkey so I hope I remember to defrost it as we would normally buy fresh :omgno: but I just couldn’t face a big shop so just veg to get and I plan to go out 7am on Wednesday as I think today and tomorrow will be peak ...

[Cherie]

I dont think there will be shortages, food will be prioritised, just the media whipping up a storm in a teacup, plus the supermarkets were told to stockpile weeks ago, maybe fresh produce will be limited but only for a bit

[Alf]

My booze is already in, it's always best to get the priorities out the way first.

My dinner is sorted apart from a bit of veg, which is already ordered to pick up on Christmas eve, from my local fruit and veg shop.

[smudgie]

I have Tesco delivery tomorrow.
Sainsbury’s and Morrison’s on Wednesday.
All booked weeks ago.
Always well stocked to start with, buy a bit extra for xmas and emergencies so we are well prepared.

[user104658]

:shrug: If you think you're going to need pasta, rice, flour, yeast or sugar in the next month buy them sooner rather than later. That's all I'm saying.

[Alf]

:shrug: If you think you're going to need pasta, rice, flour, yeast or sugar in the next month buy them sooner rather than later. That's all I'm saying.As long as there's Spam and Corned beef, this country will survive. They survived on that during the war.

[bots]

i think there is cause for concern now with dover closed, but i never let my food levels go low since March. Overflowing cupboards and freezer, so i'm good for a few weeks

[Niamh.]

Wasn't planning on doing my Christmas shop till Wednesday :skull:

[smudgie]

:shrug: If you think you're going to need pasta, rice, flour, yeast or sugar in the next month buy them sooner rather than later. That's all I'm saying.

Just added flour and pasta to my order..for my daughter.

[LukeB]

I have to do my food shop tomorrow and the thought is filling me with dread :laugh:

I know your will do the sensible thing and not panic buy :love:

[Beso]

I'm staring at a wilted lettuce in my fridge..I knew I should have waited till Wednesday

[Zizu]

I dont think there will be shortages, food will be prioritised, just the media whipping up a storm in a teacup, plus the supermarkets were told to stockpile weeks ago, maybe fresh produce will be limited but only for a bit



Although Sky News did say that supermarket shelves would be affected given that there’ll be no food coming into the county for at least two weeks ..


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[LukeB]

Although Sky News did say that supermarket shelves would be affected given that there’ll be no food coming into the county for at least two weeks ..


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Then panic buying shouldn’t be encouraged, that makes people go crazy and ott and think of those who will be left out without stuff? We should be sensible with this not selfish.

[Niamh.]

Then panic buying shouldn’t be encouraged, that makes people go crazy and ott and think of those who will be left out without stuff? We should be sensible with this not selfish.

I agree

[AnnieK]

I know your will do the sensible thing and not panic buy :love:

Just doing my normal shop.....I have staples in just need normal weekly bits. That stresses me put enough, I haven't got the nerves for panic buying too :laugh:

[bots]

there might be a temporary shortage of a couple of days, but economics start coming into it too. The french exporting to the UK wont be impressed at no money coming in. The drivers wont be impressed at being stuck in a carpark over Christmas :laugh: It will be resolved in a couple of days

[Zizu]

Do it, today, before news of it hits the papers and causes a ripple effect.

And this isn't just a panic buy because of panic buying - Ports being closed is a genuine problem depending on how long it's for.

You don't need a bunker, but yeah... Clear out some cupboards and drawers and fill them with STAPLES . Today.



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[rusticgal]

I have to do my food shop tomorrow and the thought is filling me with dread :laugh:


me too...

[Denver]

The French have said the ban will be lifted in a matter of hours

[Alf]

We could be Venezuela by next Christmas, so enjoy this one.

[Cherie]

Although Sky News did say that supermarket shelves would be affected given that there’ll be no food coming into the county for at least two weeks ..


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I think most people would have food for at least a week in their cupboards ..? I probably have about a months worth by the time we reach the bottom of the freezer it might not be what we want to eat but January is a diet month anyway

[Cherie]

We could be Venezuela by next Christmas, so enjoy this one.

:laugh:

[bots]

i'm happy to report that i have enough toilet roll to last until next christmas, so all is fine in my household

[Cherie]

Will we know if people are panic buying, it is Christmas so overflowing trolleys are the norm :fist:

[Alf]

If the Frogs are closing the border then don't by french. No French cheese, no French wine.

Get a nice piece of chedder instead and Australia could do with being helped out, and they do a good wine.

[Zizu]

If the Frogs are closing the border then don't by french. No French cheese, no French wine.

Get a nice piece of chedder instead and Australia could do with being helped out, and they do a good wine.



We can still play Sacha Distel can’t we .

[user104658]

Australia could do with being helped out, and they do a good wine.

Most global goods come via Europe so you'll need to make do with a bottle of the Monk's Finest I'm afraid Alf.

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[Mystic Mock]

Then panic buying shouldn’t be encouraged, that makes people go crazy and ott and think of those who will be left out without stuff? We should be sensible with this not selfish.

Agreed.

[arista]

there might be a temporary shortage of a couple of days, but economics start coming into it too. The french exporting to the UK wont be impressed at no money coming in. The drivers wont be impressed at being stuck in a carpark over Christmas :laugh: It will be resolved in a couple of days


Good news France will soon
all trucks through.

[Cherie]

Good news France will soon
all trucks through.

That’s big of them given a lot of their drivers are stuck this side

[user104658]

Then panic buying shouldn’t be encouraged, that makes people go crazy and ott and think of those who will be left out without stuff? We should be sensible with this not selfish.

I agree

In general I agree too and if you look back to spring, I'm very much against needless panic buying. However the Dover situation means - according to some inside scoops I have but shall not disclose :hmph: - there will almost certainly be genuine shortages this time (alongside shelves emptying as soon as people realise).

I haven't and wouldn't say stuff like this on social media and encourage a supermarket stampede, hence only sharing with my nearest 'n' dearest here on TiBB ;).

there might be a temporary shortage of a couple of days, but economics start coming into it too. The french exporting to the UK wont be impressed at no money coming in. The drivers wont be impressed at being stuck in a carpark over Christmas :laugh: It will be resolved in a couple of days

Indeed but put it this way - a 2-day backlog of trucks at Dover will not take 2 further days to clear... it's a massive bottleneck under the best of circumstances and we're looking at a double-whammy of Brexit confusion combined with tens of thousands of trucks that will still be in the country well beyond the time that they were expecting. It's a storm in a T-ruck.