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83. The bigger problem is the TP makers thought it would be "a few weeks" so they never retooled either

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Wed May 6, 2020, 03:19 AM

May 2020

... this coincides with 90% of economist thinking there's going to be a positive 3rd quarter GDP.

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Pardon my French, but, Why the FUCK is lack of toilet paper in stores [View all] Coventina May 2020 OP

Costco has plenty shanti May 2020 #1

Not a member. It's not cost-effective for us. Coventina May 2020 #2

I'm a family of one shanti May 2020 #12

We have a 900 sq. ft. house with no storage, as well. Coventina May 2020 #35

I'm a family of one.. and Costco is my Go To Store.. Cha May 2020 #75

Not all of them do mercuryblues May 2020 #29

Not mine. Had zilch the other day. Kingofalldems May 2020 #32

Very true for most grocery stores and Target. Caliman73 May 2020 #3

There have been a number of explanations for this. Turbineguy May 2020 #4

That Excuse Is Nonsense ProfessorGAC May 2020 #68

one explanation is folks are using more at home since they don't have access to public restrooms bigtree May 2020 #5

Exactly. The supply chain is still adjusting the balance between.... KY_EnviroGuy May 2020 #77

Here is a theory I heard...don't remember where...people used to need paper at work too.. Demsrule86 May 2020 #6

do you have an Aldi near you? IcyPeas May 2020 #7

That's where I picked up TP. peacebuzzard May 2020 #44

For sixty five cents? PoindexterOglethorpe May 2020 #45

I had to look twice on that price, and check the receipt after paying. peacebuzzard May 2020 #50

It's hidden, but it's there. Chellee May 2020 #61

thanks! I guess its been years peacebuzzard May 2020 #72

and Aldi's had bleach (Clorox)! peacebuzzard May 2020 #47

No Aldi. I guess that's a regional chain? No Ralph's either. Coventina May 2020 #67

Yup, grabbed one of the huge 24-roll bags there last week obamanut2012 May 2020 #71

I experienced the same Rae May 2020 #8

When did you buy it? marlakay May 2020 #19

About 2 weeks ago Rae May 2020 #24

Funny I just put some in my cart marlakay May 2020 #27

Like lightening. Rae May 2020 #31

I have plenty so does my Costco marlakay May 2020 #34

So, you are part of the problem. Chainfire May 2020 #43

No, I'm not. Rae May 2020 #57

It's back on the shelves in our area (Delaware) jberryhill May 2020 #9

Here's why: sagesnow May 2020 #10

This n/t FreeState May 2020 #14

The bigger problem is the TP makers thought it would be "a few weeks" so they never retooled either uponit7771 May 2020 #83

+1, n/t area51 May 2020 #84

Because commercial and home distribution/manufacturing chains for TP are very different AND hlthe2b May 2020 #11

Add to that, Wellstone ruled May 2020 #40

The bidet I bought and installed has really cut down on tp use. Kaleva May 2020 #13

Do you get splashing? nt Blue_true May 2020 #74

No. Not enough splashing to be considered a problem. The spray is pretty direct. Kaleva May 2020 #79

I will look into it. Unfortunately, I am somewhat strange about that part of my body. nt Blue_true May 2020 #80

The local Target has Charmin, Scott, Angle Soft and Quilted Northern nuxvomica May 2020 #15

Went to Costco yesterday they had a lot marlakay May 2020 #16

Not at costco near me empedocles May 2020 #25

I am in Medford Oregon marlakay May 2020 #30

My husband's theory Bettie May 2020 #17

Your husband has a point malaise May 2020 #23

I ordered some from Amazon. ananda May 2020 #18

i ordered that too. barbtries May 2020 #28

I found some at CVS of all places Horse with no Name May 2020 #20

Giant was giving away one 4-pack of Angel Soft happybird May 2020 #21

I have the best luck when I get to the store 30 min before opening mid-week. aikoaiko May 2020 #22

I still think the preppers are crazy Zing Zing Zingbah May 2020 #52

The preppers have been preparing slowly for years and didn't impact supply. aikoaiko May 2020 #59

OK, whatever you call them. Zing Zing Zingbah May 2020 #73

Preppers are zombie psychos. Blue_true May 2020 #76

the supply chain is disrupted. barbtries May 2020 #26

Things I haven't been able to find in person or online, for weeks: CrispyQ May 2020 #33

I was able to order Minute Rice from Amazon last night. Totally Tunsie May 2020 #39

Well, that's nice. Chellee May 2020 #62

I know, right? Totally Tunsie May 2020 #64

Because a lot of people don't usually shit and piss at home. Neoma May 2020 #36

This! get the red out May 2020 #53

Honestly I recommend people start buying toilet paper made for public places. Neoma May 2020 #55

I bought a 12 pack beginning of March, like you, not hording. I still have 7 rolls. Hydroxide LizBeth May 2020 #37

Americans are obsessed with their bowel movements RhodeIslandOne May 2020 #38

I generally have several weeks supply on hand, and did when this started... Wounded Bear May 2020 #41

Why is easy Chainfire May 2020 #42

Some restaurants are selling toilet paper around here LeftInTX May 2020 #46

How else can people make cat obstacle courses? csziggy May 2020 #48

To me the entire tp thing is the biggest mystery of Covid19....I just don't get it. virgogal May 2020 #49

The government doesn't seem to be doing much of anything to address the issue Zing Zing Zingbah May 2020 #51

This message was self-deleted by its author geralmar May 2020 #54

Looks like he also has the cop's attention. Totally Tunsie May 2020 #66

Many of the manufacturers SoCalNative May 2020 #56

Best explanation I heard: we're all home, & not using the gigantic rolls at work/school/elsewhere Hekate May 2020 #58

Finding toilet paper isn't a problem here in SE Michigan anymore.... marmar May 2020 #60

I had difficulty finding baking soda recently. Bilo was out. raccoon May 2020 #63

It's still lacking here in PA, but better than it once was mvd May 2020 #65

Huge bage from Aldi last week, and a small pack from TJ's today obamanut2012 May 2020 #69

The last time I went out was today at Publix. cwydro May 2020 #70

It's available around here. Buckeye_Democrat May 2020 #78

Problem is that your weren't being level headed in the age of Trump eleny May 2020 #81

Our Dollar Store in NM had lots of toilet paper this week womanofthehills May 2020 #82

I have managed to get it delivered at first from an office supply Meowmee May 2020 #85