What Shortages are You Seeing?

[sonya123]

Went shopping yesterday in bigger city since husband had to go to the dentist. Went to 4 stores to get what I wanted. Aldi was out of lots of stuff including bagels which I like to get from there, walmart out of lots of stuff, kroger not out of stuff but they are more expensive, Asian store wiped out, but they just had New Years so that's probably why.
I hate shopping!!

 

[Amish Heart]

I did Aldi's yesterday, and they were wiped out of their bread, vegetables, and meat, but locals knew a storm was coming in overnight, so I was not surprised at all. I was not that particular about what I was getting, can make do with whatever fresh stuff was left. No one seemed interested in the yellow squash, brussel sprouts, or green beans.

 

[Supervisor42]

I did Aldi's yesterday, and they were wiped out of their bread, vegetables, and meat, but locals knew a storm was coming in overnight, so I was not surprised at all. I was not that particular about what I was getting, can make do with whatever fresh stuff was left. No one seemed interested in the yellow squash, brussel sprouts, or green beans.

I got dragged to Costco today .
I guess this post is a <not> shortage post.
Everything was in abundance, even rotisserie chicken, TP, fresh fruits and veggies.
The fresh meat section didn't have a single bare spot in it, all 50 feet of it.
Want bottled water? Their in-store aisle was 2 pallets wide (8'), 50' long, and 6' high.
No limits on anything.
I attribute this to my fellow citizens having to press the 'panic-button' so many times over the years past, that their button is worn out. Everybody stocks supplies here, always have, and they only have to top-off, no matter how hard you push the button.
Of course, they found a button to push on me: Costco only takes VISA.
Fortunately I am fluent in 6 different languages of CC and I love to say:
"Here, take this and stick it!!!"
Sorry for the ramble, but we got everything we went after, (even rotisserie chicken, which I insisted on). No shortages for us hardheads.

 

[ladycat]

This is a Walmart local to me, the pic was taken yesterday and posted in a local group. Everyone locally is complaining they can't find cat food (and lots of other things they can't find).
I keep telling people in that group that Amazon has what they're looking for, and cheaper than Walmart! But they won't listen to me!
Amazon has been having some insane deals on cat and dog food in the last few weeks. I ordered enough to last for months and paid less than half of Walmart's prices!
So the rest of them can worry about how to feed their pets. I like to be prepared!

 

[sonya123]

This is a Walmart local to me, the pic was taken yesterday and posted in a local group. Everyone locally is complaining they can't find cat food (and lots of other things they can't find).

That's what Aldi, Walmart and the Asian store looked like here yesterday! And no canned dog food to be found either ( I like to mix a can here and there in with the dry food). We have plenty of dog food, try Rural King , they always have sales
Things that were gone: chicken breast at Aldi and Walmart ( I got some at Kroger but small pack and more expensive, need to get more Cornish cross next year or sell less at the market), bread, bagels, orange juice, plain large tub of yoghurt, I saw lots of empty shelves for stuff I didn't need like pasta and lots of empty frozen food isles.

 

[lilmissy]

our Walmart cat food aisle looks the same. Haven't been there since before Christmas, this time lots of empty shelves, but the Valentines aisle was packed full. Noodles aisle was pretty much empty too. Glanced at the meat, bare spots. Hardly any bananas, celery and such

 

[user 55]

Hmm; what shortages am I seeing? Intelligence, patience, driving skills.... Oh, but wait, there's more. Anyway most stores are good here but did notice that the Dollar G had some empty spots. Nothing important food wise from what I can tell but noticeable. Otherwise, the same old same as it has been in recent months. I do expect to see things degrade though. It is only a matter of time in the coming months.

 

[goshengirl]

This is the second day in a row I've been out in a grocery store, and it seems like the anxiety of the other shoppers is more palpable.

There was a point several months ago when I noticed the same thing, but it hit a plateau. Now it feels ratcheted up again. It's getting more 'real' to folks.

 

[JustMe]

I went to a few stores today, including Walmart and most shelves were fairly well stocked, better than the last time I was out.

As for pet food, they had more than they did before, but still sparse.


Prices of everything has been jumping by leaps & bounds on just about everything

 

[Smalltimefarmer]

Went shopping yesterday in bigger city since husband had to go to the dentist. Went to 4 stores to get what I wanted. Aldi was out of lots of stuff including bagels which I like to get from there, walmart out of lots of stuff, kroger not out of stuff but they are more expensive, Asian store wiped out, but they just had New Years so that's probably why.
I hate shopping!!

My husband does our grocery shopping. I hate shopping too.

 

[Smalltimefarmer]

This is a Walmart local to me, the pic was taken yesterday and posted in a local group. Everyone locally is complaining they can't find cat food (and lots of other things they can't find).
I keep telling people in that group that Amazon has what they're looking for, and cheaper than Walmart! But they won't listen to me!
Amazon has been having some insane deals on cat and dog food in the last few weeks. I ordered enough to last for months and paid less than half of Walmart's prices!
So the rest of them can worry about how to feed their pets. I like to be prepared!

Went to Tractor Supply yesterday and the dog food aisles were low. I didn't check the cat food aisles, but read it was the canned variety that was in short supply. Obviously, it's dry and wet. Gonna have to shoot some squirrels and rabbits and make dog food. Lol

 

[LadyLocust]

This is the second day in a row I've been out in a grocery store, and it seems like the anxiety of the other shoppers is more palpable.

There was a point several months ago when I noticed the same thing, but it hit a plateau. Now it feels ratcheted up again. It's getting more 'real' to folks.

That is exactly what I see - it's not even what is or isn't on the shelves, it's the vibe from the people, like some alien movie and you're waiting for the green monster to jump out and attack.

 

[Sourdough]

like some alien movie and you're waiting for the green monster to jump out and attack.

The "GREEN" monster is devaluation of the "GREEN" dollar.

 

[Amish Heart]

I felt that anxiety big time before we moved out here. Not feeling the anxiety here, but it's a small population.

 

[LadyLocust]

I felt that anxiety big time before we moved out here. Not feeling the anxiety here, but it's a small population.

Hubby seldom goes into a store or has to go "looking" for things. He sends me. Then when I get stressed and complain about not wanting to go anywhere or being "peopled out," he doesn't understand or thinks I'm ultrasensitive. He does know, but without experiencing it, one really doesn't know.

 

[Sourdough]

I have not been inside a store in 16 months; however, I am perplexed why the masses are not taking more aggressive action, but this is merely based on things I read here and elsewhere.

 

[Mountain trapper]

I'm still seeing a shortage in my wallet.

 

[Tootsie]

Eggs are not a shortage. Last week they brought 10 cents per dozen. This week, a 15 dozen box sold for $1.
My neighbor bought 90 dozen to make egg noodles. Awful for the producers, but maybe this will follow through to a store near you.
These were organic brown eggs, better grade.
As far as the bulk groceries go, to the people outside the community there does seem to be a fear factor. One or two people try to buy everything up. Ten cases of cereal or crackers or whatever at a time. The auctioneer has gotten wise and notices them last now.

 

[LadyLocust]

Eggs are not a shortage. Last week they brought 10 cents per dozen. This week, a 15 dozen box sold for $1.
My neighbor bought 90 dozen to make egg noodles. Awful for the producers, but maybe this will follow through to a store near you.
These were organic brown eggs, better grade.
As far as the bulk groceries go, to the people outside the community there does seem to be a fear factor. One or two people try to buy everything up. Ten cases of cereal or crackers or whatever at a time. The auctioneer has gotten wise and notices them last now.

That's a lot of eggs!

 

[Smalltimefarmer]

I'm having a egg shortage. My ladies have gotten lazy. They need to step up production.

 

[goshengirl]

Hubby seldom goes into a store or has to go "looking" for things. He sends me. Then when I get stressed and complain about not wanting to go anywhere or being "peopled out," he doesn't understand or thinks I'm ultrasensitive. He does know, but without experiencing it, one really doesn't know.

I feel understood.

 

[Caribou]

Went to the vet today and while I was there I decided to pick up ten cases of prescription dog food for Mom's bark factory. they wanted to sell me one case but gave me two. The cans are smaller than last time. They said they are having a problem getting their orders filled.

 

[Spikedriver]

The grocery store meat department was overflowing with every kind of meat but Walmart was really short on meat. There were two bags of chicken legs and a half dozen packages of breasts and that was it. And they were out of ham steaks too...

 

[UrbanHunter]

I went shopping this morning at 06:00, most green vegetables were in very short supply (the entire department was mostly empty black bins). There are limiting 2 items from each segment of meat/sea food.. Even at that there were limited supplies, single layer of evenly spaced items to give the appearance of fully stocked. Because I was there just after the night shift had finished stocking I cannot explain the shortages other than they just can't get what they need...

One thing I find interesting is that the establishment is pushing everyone to move to plant based diets, but the vegetables are what they can't keep in stock..... How are they going to have everyone go vegan if there are no vegetables?

 

[Amish Heart]

I seriously doubt the stores in the next town over from us are stocked. They looked cleared out of fresh stuff by Tuesday, since the storm was coming in Wednesday.

 

[Camalot]

I dropped by Walmart in Stigler yesterday and there were lots of shortages. That being said, I have not been to the store in 2 months and we are have this, as they call it, "weather event." But no bread, potato chips, meat, canned meats, etc. I have to go back today to take my truck by the Chevy place and I will do a double check. This store has had a good stock since pre-covid but this will give me a chance to do a 24 hr comparision.

 

[Amish Heart]

Our Walmart hasn't had much in canned meats (except tuna) for months and months.

 

[ladycat]

We have plenty of dog food, try Rural King , they always have sales

We don't have a Rural King, but I looked them up online just out of curiosity.
They don't have anything I would feed my indoor cat, and they nor any other store can beat Amazon deals on dog and cat, when you know how to stack discounts on sales. (assuming you're not stuck on one brand only).
This is typical of my savings, sometimes not quite that good, sometimes even better.

 

[backlash]

My wife said there was NO chicken at Walmart. Very little beef or pork.
This keeps up and we might have to go vegan, not happening.

 

[Acdoctor]

My wife said there was NO chicken at Walmart. Very little beef or pork.
This keeps up and we might have to go vegan, not happening.

Not as long as I have ammo and a fishing pole, there will be no vegan in my house.
i am not an outlaw but I will have some protein at supper time.