When it really happens: SHTF...

[Aragorn243]

I've noticed shortages on a lot of things now, different than the beginning when it was certain food items. Now it's more durable goods. Walking through Walmart there are a lot of shelve that are not stocked well. My wife has been trying to get a specific type of ginger ale for several days now and has been in a couple of different supermarkets. She asked me to check in Walmart when I was there. They didn't have it either except three packs of the tiny cans which we don't buy. She later discovered what was going on as a supermarket chain put up signs which I think is probably a mistake because people will now start hoarding soda and beer. Apparently glass and plastic bottles are not an issue yet.

Another thing that I've been wondering about. I think we can all figure out this is going to be a permanent change in many of our daily life experiences. Most stores are all closing early now. 8:00-8:30 when before they were open 24 hours. Will they even go back? Or will they figure out as I have suspected for years, that they can make more money only being open for a set period of time. That people will shop when they can during the open hours so no need for those late night, early morning open times.