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For What it is Worth/Panic Buying on SXM?
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03/14/2020 08:42 AM
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I thought the panic was not going on here but it appears it is starting. I have heard mention of some empty shelves but have not seen it myself nor did I see it the other day at Prime. Some of this may just be regular shopping but it made the paper. DAILY HERALD ARTICLE
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Re: For What it is Worth
[Re: ruralcarrier]
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03/14/2020 09:18 AM
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We drove by Prime yesterday (Friday), and the parking lot was packed! We saw less action just before Gonzalo hit. Maybe it was the usual provisioning of boats, restaurants and smaller resorts but strange to see.
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Re: For What it is Worth
[Re: marge]
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03/14/2020 09:45 AM
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Today's print version of the Daily Herald has an article about panic buying and if it starts happening there could be rationing of some items. The article also indicates there are sufficient stocks of most items at this time. Updated Article
Last edited by ruralcarrier; 03/14/2020 10:00 AM.
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Re: For What it is Worth
[Re: PelicanPirate]
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03/14/2020 10:08 AM
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One man’s panic is another mans preparation. Yes, but overreaction is not good either. A friend from FL just told me when the panic for hurricane related supplies start, many stores will not take back items if they are not used or needed. Supposedly it is indicated on the receipt.
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Re: For What it is Worth
[Re: GOTOSUN]
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03/14/2020 10:29 AM
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I routinely have several months supply of essentials at home so there is no need for panic buying in my case. When it is on sale, coupons or promotions are available, I buy it then. I guess some only buy toilet paper when they are on their last roll.
There was no panic buying at home prior to my coming down here on March 8, it is now out of control.
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Re: For What it is Worth
[Re: GOTOSUN]
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03/14/2020 11:04 AM
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A couple of days ago we went to the store and bought up a literal truckload of TP, soap, hand sanitizer, and other stuff so that we would be ahead of the hoarders. And that is part of the problem.
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Re: For What it is Worth
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03/14/2020 12:29 PM
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Gotta say, I've been in Market Garden and Carrefour in recent days and shelves were stocked.
Elaine ********************************* God Bless the broken road....
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Re: For What it is Worth
[Re: GOTOSUN]
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03/14/2020 12:37 PM
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With all due respect, GOTOSUN, that is hoarding
Last edited by marge; 03/14/2020 12:38 PM.
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Re: For What it is Worth
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03/14/2020 01:11 PM
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With all due respect, GOTOSUN, that is hoarding I agree.
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Re: For What it is Worth
[Re: SammyM]
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03/14/2020 01:39 PM
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Mortality rate for this is still yet to be determined but in raw data from the WHO it currently stands at 3.8 %. This is misleading as the final data wont be in until this is over. I do give credence to the CDC spokesman who testified before Congress that this 10 times deadlier than the current flu strain. Too many people are taking this lightly and looking for reasons to avoid the unpleasant truth.
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Re: For What it is Worth
[Re: ruralcarrier]
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03/14/2020 02:29 PM
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Perhaps it was said tongue in cheek.
Elaine ********************************* God Bless the broken road....
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Re: For What it is Worth
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03/14/2020 02:35 PM
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With all due respect, GOTOSUN, that is hoarding I agree. I also agree.
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Re: For What it is Worth
[Re: sxmmartini]
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03/14/2020 03:55 PM
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I soaked off my fake nails.... $40. Every two weeks( powder gel) is not a priority at the moment. We are in our bug out shelter. Good Luck to you all. 🐻🌲 What's soaking off your nails have to do with it and why addressed to me?
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Re: For What it is Worth
[Re: sxmmartini]
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03/14/2020 04:28 PM
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What has your wife's nail salon requesting customers to bring their own toilet paper have to do with SXM?
Was an example of what happens with all the panic hording that is going on, like another poster just said he was doing, and the consequences it causes.
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Re: For What it is Worth
[Re: modct]
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03/14/2020 04:42 PM
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C.mon, Peeps. I know the Covid19 situation is getting to most of us, but let’s try to keep this a Friendly island forum. Would hate to have to shut it down. Correct. Knock it off. We just came by Carrefour and the area near Cost-U-Less. Parking lot was packed and a lot of traffic but all seemed to be orderly but we did not go into the stores. Town was dead and it was sad and it has rained relentlessly a lot of today. I feel bad for the cruise passengers who are looking for lodging and probably flights out of here,.
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Re: For What it is Worth
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03/14/2020 04:58 PM
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JD--normally what stores won't take back in Florida when there is panic buying, is stuff like plywood. We went to two stores today. One was out of TP, only noticed because we went down that aisle for something else. No hand sanitizer or wipes either place, not really surprised at that. Bread was in low supply at one store, plenty at the other. People here buy bottled water, which is stupid. It's not like the electric is going to go off, regardless! I bought some fruits and veggies, a standing beef rib roast which is going to be dinner tomorrow, and LOTS of wine!!
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Re: For What it is Worth
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03/14/2020 06:21 PM
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Re: For What it is Worth
[Re: BillandElaine]
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03/14/2020 07:40 PM
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Perhaps it was said tongue in cheek. BINGO - After what the market did to my accounts this week, I couldn't afford a truck load of TP or anything else. Just hope I can get back to SXM again.
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Re: For What it is Worth
[Re: Leagle49]
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03/15/2020 08:40 AM
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We don't go anywhere near grocery stores on Saturday, for that very reason. Always crowded.
Elaine ********************************* God Bless the broken road....
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Re: For What it is Worth
[Re: Leagle49]
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03/15/2020 08:49 AM
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Yeah, lots of folks think that way.
When I lived in the states grocery shopping was Friday night on way home from work.
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Re: For What it is Worth
[Re: GOTOSUN]
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03/15/2020 12:19 PM
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A couple of days ago we went to the store and bought up a literal truckload of TP, soap, hand sanitizer, and other stuff so that we would be ahead of the hoarders. I believe that MAKES you a hoarder
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Re: For What it is Worth
[Re: ruralcarrier]
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03/15/2020 12:28 PM
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Icote etal,,
Just my opinion but I took the comment to be an attempt at levity amid all the negativity this situation has created. Maybe I’ll-timed?
But we all need to lighten up a bit, particularly those who are NOT directly effected and are throwing fuel on the fire. Those who are there and trying to get home don’t need it and those whose trip plans have gone down the tubes don’t either.
Again, JMHO!
Respectfully,
pat
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