Originally Posted by
Onebyone
The ones that are prepared have bought over time and have enough, don't need to panic buy and be out in the crowds. Our washing machine discharge hose split this morning of all things. Thank goodness my husband keeps spares of things like this.
Not everyone has the privilege to to stock up. Lots of people are living pay check to pay check for items the need. They are lucky to get enough to live in until next payday, never mind save for a rainy day. I hope that people will be sensible and not clear the shelves like they did at the beginning of Covid.