Panic Buying

The Cheat said:
Asda fully stocked again. Impossible to maintain social distancing like, with the shelves not being 2 metres apart. Number of people standing around in the aisles chatting on their phones, getting in everyone's way. Is it that hard to make a shopping list before you come out?
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M&S only allow 2 people per aisle at any one time. Should definitely introduce something similar in all supermarkets.
 


ravydavygravy said:
Much better since the queue thing has been implemented.

probably putting people off just popping to the shops.
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Aye, all for the sake of a short wait but all the better for me as it makes shopping easier than the few weeks before :lol:

The Cheat said:
Asda fully stocked again. Impossible to maintain social distancing like, with the shelves not being 2 metres apart. Number of people standing around in the aisles chatting on their phones, getting in everyone's way. Is it that hard to make a shopping list before you come out?
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Have you tried shopping for relatives who want certain brands or won't east something as it doesn't agree with them or whatever else reason you need to call them up to explain there's limited choice and brands at the moment? ;):lol:
 
MackemX said:
Have you tried shopping for relatives who want certain brands or won't east something as it doesn't agree with them or whatever else reason you need to call them up to explain there's limited choice and brands at the moment? ;):lol:
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Shelves were full though, nee shortage of choice.
 
Jakata said:
Just been in asda. Was dead. Even got chicken
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It's self perpetuating. Once word gets out there plenty of stuff now, people will stockpile less, and things will get back to normal everywhere. Well, until the media decide to create some news and start spreading rumours about the food chain, then it'll kick off again.
 
The Cheat said:
Shelves were full though, nee shortage of choice.
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Yes there is for some things as there isn't any when you go to look for them so need to discuss alternatives. Shops have reduced product lines so that means some 'favourite' items may not be available at certain stores. Hence people call who they're buying for to discuss alternatives or that they've seen something now in stock so do they buy it now. That's not saying you'll get the odd knackers but I've seen many with paper lists or using lists on their phones obviously buying for others.

www.bbc.co.uk

Coronavirus: Supermarkets 'drastically' cutting product ranges

Retailers feel the strain with delivery services at full capacity and extra security hired at stores.
www.bbc.co.uk
 
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See the supermarkets are rammed again today with people buying for the Easter weekend.

Was going to go and get some meat for Sunday but turned around and came back.

The queue was easily over 100 waiting to get in
 
mcq10 said:
See the supermarkets are rammed again today with people buying for the Easter weekend.

Was going to go and get some meat for Sunday but turned around and came back.

The queue was easily over 100 waiting to get in
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Same here, had a few meetings on the phone this morning, went to the shops at half ten, back in the house by 10:45, fuck that, I'll go tomorrow
 
Been doing the weekly shop every Thursday and have managed to get through bar an odd thing ..

About to go out.. if it looks horrendous I'll come.home.. just fruit that I'm really desperate for..
 
mcq10 said:
See the supermarkets are rammed again today with people buying for the Easter weekend.

Was going to go and get some meat for Sunday but turned around and came back.

The queue was easily over 100 waiting to get in
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We've been this morning, first time in two weeks.. The queue was big to get in, but was moving. Once in it was fine though. You're probably better off trying a local butchers.
 

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