Loo roll

They must have eaten all the loo rolls they bought last time they panic shopped.
Muslims must find the great loo roll panic amusing.

I couldn’t believe my eyes 2 or 3 weeks ago just after there were murmurs of the second spike and possible lockdown, I passed the loo roll aisle in my local Asda and the shelves were almost empty! I thought, not again, surely the hoarders would have learned. Still can’t figure them out but the shelves seem back to normal now ????

I went to Sainsbury's and Morrisons today. Normality still resumes in Cornwall. Lots of most things.

Loo rolls have been stacked high in prominent places all along, nobody seemed to buy them, I bet know they’ll all suddenly want them! But as we know from the first lockdown, stores will remain open and shelves restocked, so it doesn’t make sense!

smileless I wondered that too and can only assume it’s because their first and foremost interest is in making a big fat profit. No concern at all for any vulnerable customers who can’t get in for the “scrum”. The selfishness of it all makes me really cross and sad too.

maybe people get 'nervous stomachs' during lockdown

I always have a stock of toilet roll and other essentials because we live in a village that can/does get cut off but I don't see the point of stocking up otherwise.

I agree with the previous poster that a lot of people do it to feel in control of something in uncertain times. Loo roll because it doesn't go out of date I guess!

But what I don’t understand is why toilet roll, ? There is only so much you can use,

Just tried to start my weekly online shop...Sainsbury website is down!

I get my loo rolls delivered every 16 weeks & just had a delivery..so OK for a while!

That's the aldi I use if I'm over that way.

MissAdventure

Oh yes, probably payday too.
I'll nip into the shops in your area when I pass through on monday.
I'll buy all the loo rolls.

Aldi had loads of loo roll today (the one over the traffic lights at the end of my road) let me know when you are coming past I will wave ??‍♀️

Meaning that there'll be an even madder dash just a couple of weeks before Christmas----the crowds !

I think I'll be happier with a pair of kippers and free from the virus

Oh yes, probably payday too.
I'll nip into the shops in your area when I pass through on monday.
I'll buy all the loo rolls.

I guess lots of folks got paid yesterday also, which has added to the mayhem!

Yes, sainsbury's and iceland, grannygravy.
I "nipped out" to get some bits, and my heart sank when I saw it all.

MissAdventure

Well, if anyone is running short, I suggest you get some in.

I'm just back from the town and guess what?

Queues all around the carpark waiting to be let in, and empty shelves.

Was that where you are MissA ?

I popped down my High Road earlier and it was really quiet, Sainsbury’s Local was deserted as was the butchers.

I like to make sure I have enough toilet rolls but panic buying I don't understand.

Why haven't shops limited the number of toilet rolls that can be bought along with the other basics that people felt the need to panic buy a few months ago??.

Maybe people do it to feel ‘in control’ to some degree.

I wouldn’t like to be without loo rolls, but my waistline says I can do without the mince pies unfortunately Ellan - as scrumptious as they are.

I use it to blow my nose on too so always have a decent supply.
Looks like I'll have to keep my eye on things as our corner shops saw a lot of strangers buying them up earlier in the year.

Get the flour in for the mince pies etc, before that goes as well.

So annoying. The grocery stores all stay open so why the panic?

Well, if anyone is running short, I suggest you get some in.

I'm just back from the town and guess what?

Queues all around the carpark waiting to be let in, and empty shelves.

Do these people only have two rolls in stock that they need to rush out and buy loo roll? The amount I could see in the trolleys would surely last a normal family until 2021.