As to “hoarding”, it’s a myth….sorta. Manufacturers make two types of toilet paper, commercial and residential. The former cheaper one-ply on very large rolls, the latter softer, fluffier on smaller rolls. Because of very low profit margins, both are produced ‘just-in-time’ with very little stockpiled. Because of isolation, suddenly half of your market goes away and the other half grows exponentially. Adjustments are needed to work with shortages. Probably some hoarding but not as big a problem as just increased unexpected demand.
We’re making a plan of what supplies our small municipal office needs for 3 staff over 60-90 days for the next pandemic (which will happen) and suddenly supplies disappear from stores
Templo S.U.D. over 4 years ago
¿En serio? ¿Sólo pensó en el papel higiénico?
willispate over 4 years ago
that IS truly important to any household.
Samuel Vimes over 4 years ago
In Germany idiots are stockpiling toilet paper, so there is already a shortage here in the shops.
Darsan54 Premium Member over 4 years ago
Truly an important question these days.
As to “hoarding”, it’s a myth….sorta. Manufacturers make two types of toilet paper, commercial and residential. The former cheaper one-ply on very large rolls, the latter softer, fluffier on smaller rolls. Because of very low profit margins, both are produced ‘just-in-time’ with very little stockpiled. Because of isolation, suddenly half of your market goes away and the other half grows exponentially. Adjustments are needed to work with shortages. Probably some hoarding but not as big a problem as just increased unexpected demand.
Michael G. over 4 years ago
Do you have enough gym socks?
Ray Helvy Premium Member over 4 years ago
I haven’t heard that COVID-19 gives you the runs, so why the near-hysteria over TP?
Plods with ...™ over 4 years ago
Baldo thinks it’s a BS session.
banjinshiju over 4 years ago
It is easy to know of what is important to Baldo. First, he wants a fully functional low rider. Second, it is Estella.
rickmac1937 Premium Member over 4 years ago
So very true
stevie44 over 4 years ago
Funny!
Flatlander, purveyor of fine covfefe over 4 years ago
We’re making a plan of what supplies our small municipal office needs for 3 staff over 60-90 days for the next pandemic (which will happen) and suddenly supplies disappear from stores
Petemejia77 over 4 years ago
If not, use the shower. Get over it.
mysterysciencefreezer over 4 years ago
That’s literally what bidets are for!