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When will shelves start going bare?

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BrieAndChilli · 12/01/2019 09:05

I don’t have loads of spare cash but have managed to build up a decent size amount but it’s mainly stuff we currently use alsthohgh have stocked up on some bits we don’t.
I need to stock up on things like UHT milk and stuff we don’t normally have in
When do you think these sorts of things are going to disappear from the shelves? Can it wait until next month after payday or do I need to prioritise this weekend before Tuesday when things may become more publicised?
Also I’ve convinced DH to buy a small cheat freezer as we currently have a 3 drawer on its last legs small freezer. This won’t be until pay day so will I still be able to stock it then with meat/frozen veg/butter etc??

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cloudtree · 31/01/2019 18:18

Full shelves in home bargains this morning but another lady alongside me also contemplating the tins. I go out and about to quite a few meetings and so pop in to different shops to see what they have.

However I have various substitutions in my internet order arriving this evening.

ElyElyOy · 31/01/2019 18:59

Haven’t noticed any difference (people always buy extra when bad weather is imminent) - I visit a supermarket or two most days.

cloudtree · 01/02/2019 10:35

No chicken in white sauce in my internet delivery last night and no tinned potatoes.

bellinisurge · 01/02/2019 10:44

At Aldi this morning. Totally normal stock levels and mood. Hopefully people have been doing what I have done and get extra bits as they go. Or they don't believe it and will panic buy later. In which case I will stay away because I have plenty in store at home.

BlackeyedGruesome · 01/02/2019 13:51

Morrisons had gaps on the rice and pasta shelf but plenty of 10kg bags of rice in the world aisle. It just may be that they had not filled up this morning.

londonloves · 01/02/2019 18:00

No sardines in Asda and lots of gaps in the tinned mince and stuff shelf. Maybe that's normal though, I don't usually look at that shelf.
Have divided up my remaining list by the amount of weeks til no deal (I'm assuming it's inevitable and will be pleasantly surprised if I'm wrong) and I'm buying a few more things each week in order of priority.

bellinisurge · 01/02/2019 18:55

Boneless sardines in tomato sauce are a particular fave of mine. On toast for a quick lunch.
79p a tin in our local Aldi while I was shopping there today.

londonloves · 01/02/2019 19:07

Yeah they are one of my faves too @bellinisurge, I eat them loads and mix with pasta for the child. I might take a little trip to Aldi tomorrow for a few extra bits.

TheFlis12345 · 01/02/2019 21:34

I have noticed a few gaps on shelves already (though it may be short term after the stockpiling articles this week). Waitrose were very low on tinned sardines this week (only had a couple of varieties, over half of own brand we out of stock). Tesco was out of small packs of washing powder and low on big packs of tea bags, some pasta and cup a soups.

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