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What shortages do you notice in the shops?

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PostLockdownLife · 03/05/2021 16:03

I can't remember where I bought a glass bottle of Coca Cola Yalang Yalang a while ago, I now can't find it anywhere.

Americans are apparently experiencing a shortage of chicken.

Are shortages sorted now, are we still in 'Feed the nation' mode?

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shinynewapple21 · 17/05/2021 16:16

I don't know if this has been resolved now but DS planned to buy himself a PS5 before Christmas so for his present we bought him a gift card for downloading some games and a controller . As of a couple of weeks ago when DS/DH last discussed this they were still not in stock .

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shinynewapple21 · 17/05/2021 16:19

@yumscrumfatbum I wonder if a shortage of calor gas has been down to people buying this for outdoor heaters

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JustPinchanInch · 17/05/2021 16:24

Oyster sauce and garden furniture

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Glittertwins · 17/05/2021 16:34

Costco had big tubs of marmite

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MostlyHappyMummy · 17/05/2021 16:40

Thank you @giantkitten
The cats are troubled by how empty the cat food cupboard is!!

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bruffin · 17/05/2021 16:53

Mosthappymum


where do you shop for cat food? I get mine from ocado or online pet food shops. No shortages not even on local tesco

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lightand · 17/05/2021 17:01

@LadyPoison

Loads of DIY stuff - 6" wood screws for example.

B&Q seem very short of blinds - nothing colourful. just miserable dull neutrals

Worldwide shortage of steel

A carpenter told me even last summer, that timber[or some sorts[cant remember which] was in short supply.
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MostlyHappyMummy · 17/05/2021 17:28

Mostly asda and Tesco and occasionally Coop
All 3 are either low or empty for felix
Weird

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Mishmased · 17/05/2021 20:49

I can't seem to get Alpro Soya ice cream for my dairy allergic child due to supply issues I was told.

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GiantKitten · 18/05/2021 13:32

@MostlyHappyMummy

Mostly asda and Tesco and occasionally Coop
All 3 are either low or empty for felix
Weird

@MostlyHappyMummy

Getting it delivered is wonderful!
I buy the boxes of 40, usually c £10, and try to keep at least half a dozen in - I have 3 cats, one box lasts up to 2 weeks - so I (& they Grin) never have to panic!
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Glittertwins · 19/05/2021 16:19

Our cat only eats the Tesco pouches too. We always make sure we have a spare unopened box of 40 in the garage when they helpfully remove it from my delivery order

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legosnowqueen · 21/05/2021 10:01

X Box X. This constitutes a crisis chez Lego as DS age 15's 5 year old x box finally packed in this week - he is bereft! Doesn't want the S series as would have to buy all the games again...if anyone knows of a stockist please pm me Grin

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