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21-12-2020, 08:21 AM | #1 | ||
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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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21-12-2020, 08:23 AM | #2 | |||
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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
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21-12-2020, 08:28 AM | #3 | |||
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I have to do my food shop tomorrow and the thought is filling me with dread
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21-12-2020, 08:30 AM | #4 | ||
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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. |
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21-12-2020, 08:33 AM | #5 | |||
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I only do relaxed buying. I do laugh at all the nutters, panicking though.
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21-12-2020, 08:35 AM | #6 | |||
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21-12-2020, 08:36 AM | #7 | |||
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Id literally take names and addresses of panic buyers and stop them from entering for 3 months after
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21-12-2020, 08:36 AM | #8 | |||
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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.
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21-12-2020, 08:38 AM | #9 | |||
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This Witch doesn't burn
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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 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 ...
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21-12-2020, 08:41 AM | #10 | |||
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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
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21-12-2020, 08:44 AM | #11 | |||
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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. Last edited by Alf; 21-12-2020 at 08:44 AM. |
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21-12-2020, 08:46 AM | #12 | |||
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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. |
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21-12-2020, 08:55 AM | #13 | ||
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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.
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21-12-2020, 08:59 AM | #14 | |||
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21-12-2020, 09:18 AM | #15 | |||
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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
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21-12-2020, 09:27 AM | #16 | |||
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Wasn't planning on doing my Christmas shop till Wednesday
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21-12-2020, 09:29 AM | #17 | |||
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21-12-2020, 09:34 AM | #18 | |||
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Life imitates art
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I know your will do the sensible thing and not panic buy
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21-12-2020, 09:38 AM | #19 | |||
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I'm staring at a wilted lettuce in my fridge..I knew I should have waited till Wednesday
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21-12-2020, 09:40 AM | #20 | |||
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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 .. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro |
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21-12-2020, 09:43 AM | #21 | |||
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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.
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21-12-2020, 09:43 AM | #22 | |||
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I agree
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21-12-2020, 09:47 AM | #23 | |||
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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
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21-12-2020, 09:47 AM | #24 | |||
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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 It will be resolved in a couple of days
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21-12-2020, 09:50 AM | #25 | |||
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