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Jwjsjhd
3/14/2020 at 7:30 AM

This is beyond stupid. I am a household of 5, we poop a lot. We go paycheck to paycheck, we are careful with what we buy and use. We buy if getting low (like now). We need toilet paper. Stop letting the media freak you out. Kakhfoxjdjjsksk frustrated!!!!
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TP
3/14/2020 at 8:08 AM

Having just returned to Brandon after being gone for a week it is impossible to find toilet paper when I actually need some!! I thought it was a joke when I heard people were actually hoarding it. Figured there would always be a few crazies but did not think the entire city was mentally unstable.

Does anyone know the logic behind hoarding every roll of toilet paper? Now, I understand everyone is special and that everyone poos and that everyone takes a different number of dumps of varying quality. Your pooping routine is as unique as you are but you don't need 288 rolls of TP.

Also I have zero interest in using a garden hose (bidet) to wash my butthole. I would simply like to find a 6 pack so that I can wipe my arse for next month or so. So if anyone notices a couple rolls of poop tickets anywhere in Brandon could you please let me know so that I don't have to go take my morning deuce at my neighbors? K thanks.
Cjford
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Something to think about
3/14/2020 at 9:09 AM

Everyone calm yourselves...
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Co-op
3/14/2020 at 9:13 AM

Jackson67 said "Having just returned to Brandon after being gone for a week it is impossible to find toilet paper when I actually need some!! I thought it was a joke when I heard people were actually hoarding it. Figured there would always be a few crazies but did not think the entire city was mentally unstable.

Does anyone know the logic behind hoarding every roll of toilet paper? Now, I understand everyone is special and that everyone poos and that everyone takes a different number of dumps of varying quality. Your pooping routine is as unique as you are but you don't need 288 rolls of TP.

Also I have zero interest in using a garden hose (bidet) to wash my butthole. I would simply like to find a 6 pack so that I can wipe my arse for next month or so. So if anyone notices a couple rolls of poop tickets anywhere in Brandon could you please let me know so that I don't have to go take my morning deuce at my neighbors? K thanks. "
were stocking their shelves this morning and probably will do so every day. If you go and they are out again ask when they open tomorrow morning.

Totally wouldn't want to be the couple on the front page of the paper this morning carrying out three 48 roll packs of a**wipe, hahaha.
Adam

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Sun
3/14/2020 at 9:38 AM

Sun has a story (link below, no paywall for COVID-19 stories) that mentions that at least two stores are expected to continue to receive regular shipments...

https://www.brandonsun.com/local/Toilet-paper-shipments-to-continue-Retailers-568795531.html
JustASoul
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My thought
3/14/2020 at 9:45 AM

While I don't always agree with Adam, I would like to commend him on the wonderful job he is doing with this. He is sharing verified facts and asking others to do only the same. I think the media is responsible for the majority of this panic and I hope they are held to account in some way. Thank you Adam for keeping it real.
Adam

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COVID-19
3/14/2020 at 10:02 AM

JustASoul said "While I don't always agree with Adam, I would like to commend him on the wonderful job he is doing with this. He is sharing verified facts and asking others to do only the same. I think the media is responsible for the majority of this panic and I hope they are held to account in some way. Thank you Adam for keeping it real. "
Thanks for the kind words, doing my best to try to facilitate flow of facts. Being just one dude that has to eat and sleep I appreciate the folks that have chimed in with confirmed facts and links of their own.

My biggest concern is social media, where you’re already starting to see “my friend who knows a nurse told me that” kinds of posts. It’s important on serious stories to look for verifiable facts and to hold folks that share non-factual info to account, asking for sources wherever possible.
At the same time there are a lot of organizations that are posting info on cancellations and plans on their social pages. IMO when those posts are available the public is best-served sharing them direct on their social media so that people are seeing the info right from the source.
I’ve seen a lot of media providing good objective coverage. There’s a lot of pressure on the Sun as our only true full local news operation and they need to be commended for depth of coverage and for opening up their paywall on COVID-19 stories. IMO during this period folks are best served being in the habit of checking their local stories on the pandemic daily, putting priority on sharing them on social media if on a topic that social media contacts should know about.
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Summertime
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This post though!!
3/14/2020 at 10:03 AM

Jackson67 said "Having just returned to Brandon after being gone for a week it is impossible to find toilet paper when I actually need some!! I thought it was a joke when I heard people were actually hoarding it. Figured there would always be a few crazies but did not think the entire city was mentally unstable.

Does anyone know the logic behind hoarding every roll of toilet paper? Now, I understand everyone is special and that everyone poos and that everyone takes a different number of dumps of varying quality. Your pooping routine is as unique as you are but you don't need 288 rolls of TP.

Also I have zero interest in using a garden hose (bidet) to wash my butthole. I would simply like to find a 6 pack so that I can wipe my arse for next month or so. So if anyone notices a couple rolls of poop tickets anywhere in Brandon could you please let me know so that I don't have to go take my morning deuce at my neighbors? K thanks. "
Lol!!!!!!!
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people need to calm down
3/14/2020 at 11:20 AM

People do need to calm down at the stores. Went to superstore.. quite of aggressive people this morning.

I just dont get what people are thinking about the virus? But toilet paper, produce and meat... when in the world was it announced that we're never getting stock ever again?

Canada won't be quarantined like Italy, people need to get their heads out of their rear end!
Iceman69
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toilet paper..lol
3/14/2020 at 11:22 AM

Sobeys west end has 2 palettes by the cashiers as of 10am today. I believe limit of 2.

Staples has some as well in an aisle. Limit of 1.

Edited by Iceman14, 2020-03-14 11:22:42
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Because
3/14/2020 at 11:24 AM

Jackson67 said "Having just returned to Brandon after being gone for a week it is impossible to find toilet paper when I actually need some!! I thought it was a joke when I heard people were actually hoarding it. Figured there would always be a few crazies but did not think the entire city was mentally unstable.

Does anyone know the logic behind hoarding every roll of toilet paper? Now, I understand everyone is special and that everyone poos and that everyone takes a different number of dumps of varying quality. Your pooping routine is as unique as you are but you don't need 288 rolls of TP.

Also I have zero interest in using a garden hose (bidet) to wash my butthole. I would simply like to find a 6 pack so that I can wipe my arse for next month or so. So if anyone notices a couple rolls of poop tickets anywhere in Brandon could you please let me know so that I don't have to go take my morning deuce at my neighbors? K thanks. "
places like Australia stopped imports from China including raw paper supplies to produce toilet paper. People saw what happened there and think it's going to happen here.

People seemed to forget that Canada in a producer of paper products. And we are not on the verge of going into lock down like in Italy.

Even if you have to isolate yourself you can always get family, friends, neighbours to bring you supplies. There is no need to panic buy.
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.
3/14/2020 at 11:29 AM

Was in Canadian Tire this morning getting some spring stuff, as I was paying this very elderly couple came up to the cashier and asked if there was any toilet paper, as they’ve run out two days ago and have been taking cabs everywhere to find some. They couldn’t afford anymore cabs and were desperate. They both seemed extremely distressed over the situation. Thankfully they were able to be helped by a kind person who overheard and had some in their vehicle.. but just remember that when you’re being GREADY and giving into mass hysteria these are the people you’re hurting. Everyone deserves basic needs, your garage doesn’t need 20 packs of toilet paper hoarded in it.
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sobeys west end
3/14/2020 at 11:55 AM

sobeys west end has 2 palettes as of 10am today.
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Ok
3/14/2020 at 3:14 PM

Thanks for the laughs . John Bison bear... Canadian Tire . Limit 2 packs per customer.
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John..
3/14/2020 at 3:16 PM

John Bisonbeear. . Canadian Tire. Limit 2 packs per customer.
Adam

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TP
3/14/2020 at 4:28 PM

Have had to pull a handful of prank and/or TP scalping ads over the past two days. Not much choice but to temporarily put a filter on ads that happen to contain popular TP brand names to require admin approval before those particular postings go live. If you do happen to notice one that makes it up, please report... whether or not a prank, simply not funny.
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Well
3/14/2020 at 9:13 PM

As of mid-afternoon there was zero toilet paper at Canadian Tire, Safeway and Walmart. There wasn’t even any at Minnedosa Co-op so I guess people are going further and further to get these things.
I also noted there was no sugar, only one place had flour, and they were all getting low on cereal. Safeway was nearly cleaned out of instant noodles. Walmart’s chicken section was empty too, and there were no beans.
And I’m sure everyone already knows it is impossible to find rubbing alcohol or Lysol wipes, etc.
Very interesting patterns emerging.
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Stock
3/14/2020 at 9:59 PM

Based on images I’ve seen tonight this has made the leap to being a lot more than a TP story. Important to keep in mind that stores could have stock on the way for any given item that has limited availability today, but stuff like water, canned goods, pasta sure look to have been in demand. If sharing an observation please try best to include approx time and day since stock is going to be an ever-changing thing.
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I am just stunned
3/14/2020 at 9:59 PM

Went to the grocery store tonight like I do every Saturday, not an onion, banana, potato, loaf of bread or jug of milk. The bakery and produce sections were wiped out of everything.

What am I missing? I don’t understand.
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oh geez!
3/14/2020 at 11:00 PM

I need to get some raisin bran cereal soon for a family member. I'm hoping by Monday the buying madness will have slowed down at least!
Usually buy at Superstore but no way in hell want to stand in a line-up at encompasses the entire store almost!
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People
3/14/2020 at 11:11 PM

are panicking like we are going into lock down. Which we are not. We are not in a situation like Italy or other countries.

Even if you do have to isolate yourself, there is always family, friends, neighbours that can help get you supplies you might run low on.

It's sad seeing so many caught up in this needless panic which cause others who are in actual real need of supplies unable to get them. Hopefully this panic buying ends very soon.

Please stop panic buying!!
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Panic purchasinng - OH NO OMG
3/14/2020 at 11:15 PM

I just want to point out that panic buying all the soap, rubbing alcohol, lysol etc, and leaving none for everyone else isn't going to help you. In order for the spread to stop EVERYONE needs to be able to wash their hands. If you have all the soap, you're not helping anyone, including yourself.

Also.
Panic buying PERISHABLE food will also do you absolutely no good. All that food is going to be wasted because you can't eat 6 bags of potatoes, 4 bunches of bananas, 3 bags of apples and so on in time.

Toilet paper. Just stop. Corona virus is not going to give you diarrhea. Buying all the TP and leaving none for everyone else is creating a false shortage.

These behaviors are causing the anxiety of the situation to increase. Hysteria is not what people need right now. Be rational.

Wash your hands, and maybe wipe down your cell phones for good measure. Stay home if you're sick.

FYI - reselling these goods online for a profit is illegal.

https://www.competitionbureau.gc.ca/eic/site/cb-bc.nsf/frm-eng/GH%C3%89T-7TDNA5
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Corral
3/15/2020 at 9:38 AM

Corral Ctr first thing this morning (Sunday)...
Walmart was better stocked as a store than you might think if you don’t count TP aisle and bread section.

Safeway first thing Sunday actually had a decent cache of TP. Store as a whole had a lot of common items. You could tell they had a busy day yesterday where there was less (but still availability) of some common items like flour and pasta sauce but still quite a bit on shelves to my eye. Meat to start the day at least was almost bare but i imagine these things can be fluid throughout the day so don't assume that what's the case now is the same in even a few hours. Lots of glorious fresh bread and baking items, which is an advantage these stores with full bakeries of their own have right now.
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Hopefully
3/15/2020 at 9:50 AM

the panicking has died down now and we can get back to normal shopping.
Adam

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Sobeys West
3/15/2020 at 11:07 AM

Sobeys West, Plenty of TP to go around just before 11am Sunday. Fairly brisk with customers but wouldn't go as far as saying crowded. Another store that benefits from having full in-house bakery, lots of stuff coming out while I was there.

Fresh meat was limited, a few items like pasta were noticably thinned on stock but still a fair amount available. Like other stores, stock will be a fluid thing so don't assume that whats lower now will be the case even a few hours later.

Worth noting, the store has added additional morning staff to best accommodate people wanting and able to shop at that time of the day.
GetRec'd
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...
3/15/2020 at 1:03 PM

Completely selfish and stupid.

There is no reason to buy 500 rolls of toilet paper. No reason to buy a cart load of hand sanitizer. If you are someone that has done this, shame on you. You've made a precarious situation into a dangerous one.
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I would like to give
3/15/2020 at 10:24 PM

a big boot to the chain that stocked their shelves with TP before their sale started and charged regular price, close to 9 bucks above the sale price. Also the one grocery store that stocked their shelves daily but never seemed to be able to provide the pack that was in their flyer at a good sale price. Talk about taking advantage o f a bad situation to make a good profit. Felt really bad for some shoppers who were looking for the cheapest price on TP and then there were some who were grabbing three big packs of TP,
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3/16/2020 at 9:32 AM

Johnbisonbear said "a big boot to the chain that stocked their shelves with TP before their sale started and charged regular price, close to 9 bucks above the sale price. Also the one grocery store that stocked their shelves daily but never seemed to be able to provide the pack that was in their flyer at a good sale price. Talk about taking advantage o f a bad situation to make a good profit. Felt really bad for some shoppers who were looking for the cheapest price on TP and then there were some who were grabbing three big packs of TP, "
I guess that on one hand it's a little unfair. On the other hand there was absolutely no reason for everyone to be panic buying anything, let alone TP. If a business is going to capitalize on stupidity it isn't their fault. That's capitalism and the free market. Supply and demand. Blame the system, not the people just trying to exist in it.
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yes a free market
3/16/2020 at 9:53 AM

Millenial said "I guess that on one hand it's a little unfair. On the other hand there was absolutely no reason for everyone to be panic buying anything, let alone TP. If a business is going to capitalize on stupidity it isn't their fault. That's capitalism and the free market. Supply and demand. Blame the system, not the people just trying to exist in it. "
but this chain is one of the richest in the world by what I read. I don't think they need to make more money. I feel bad for people who are on a budget and can't afford the extra 9 bucks to buy that package of TP. I think they should have waited til the next day and then people would be able to buy at sale price, it would still sell as fast as it would without the madness we have been witnessing lately.
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could have been worse ?
3/16/2020 at 10:01 AM

Johnbisonbear said "but this chain is one of the richest in the world by what I read. I don't think they need to make more money. I feel bad for people who are on a budget and can't afford the extra 9 bucks to buy that package of TP. I think they should have waited til the next day and then people would be able to buy at sale price, it would still sell as fast as it would without the madness we have been witnessing lately. "
Or maybe if they had honored the sale price, the people over reacting and buying 10 packs would have bought 20, and even less people could have gotten regular supplies ?

The whole situation is kind of messed up, its always amazing to see how close to anarchy we really are at any given time.