Supply chain shortages / inflation: Petty things that are affecting you

[Anonymous]

To all you ladies complaining about tampons: just get a menstrual cup. I haven’t purchased tampons in 4 years.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:A lot of the things people are citing on this thread as being unavailable are readily available at target, Amazon, Walmart.

The pie crusts—clearly your store just ran short, they are all over.

The TJ advent calendar…there are 50 blinkity billion advent calendars from all over everywhere available.

Some of you seem to think that if your preferred Giant is out of an item, it doesn’t exist. Not true in most cases cited on this thread.

A million times this.

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The supply chain import issues are wildly overblown re: consumer impacts

This. I have had absolutely no issues, probably because I am flexible.

[Anonymous]

Eggo chocolate chip pancake bites! I know they are garbage but my kids eat them on school mornings and now that I can't find them I'm irrationally FURIOUS about it lol.

[Anonymous]

Pillsbury cranberry quick bread box mix. I know it's full of junk but it's Thanksgiving tradition.

[Anonymous]

I love how everyone on DCUM claims to be UMC , but y’all eat the most disgusting processed foods. Uncrustables? Diet soda? Eggo waffles? Strawberry cream cheese? Your diets belie your claim to class superiority.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:A lot of the things people are citing on this thread as being unavailable are readily available at target, Amazon, Walmart.

The pie crusts—clearly your store just ran short, they are all over.

The TJ advent calendar…there are 50 blinkity billion advent calendars from all over everywhere available.

Some of you seem to think that if your preferred Giant is out of an item, it doesn’t exist. Not true in most cases cited on this thread.

A million times this.

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The supply chain import issues are wildly overblown re: consumer impacts

This. I have had absolutely no issues, probably because I am flexible.

+2. I am annoyed about delaying a new car purchase I have long been waiting for. But that is my choice. The car I want is available but I refuse to pay MSRP. I may change my tune eventually but for now I wait, annoyed.

[Anonymous]

My kids tell me that I'm "basic" and I pretty much always find what I need at the Aldis / Giant / Costco. Ground beef, potatoes, apples, Kirkland socks, etc.

The supply chain has been more at an issue at work where we have trouble getting specialized metal framing and electrical switch gear, most of which is made in the US.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:To all you ladies complaining about tampons: just get a menstrual cup. I haven’t purchased tampons in 4 years.

Good for you. Cups don't work for everyone.

[Anonymous]

Not supply chain but labor shortage. My kids school buses can’t find drivers and so the bus service is totally unreliable.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Lots of talk about inflation, energy prices, supply chain shortages. How is it affecting you personally? The pettier, the better, because we can't say these things out loud.

OB tampons, regular absorbency, impossible to find. They've long been difficult (only super or multi packs available in stores), but at least Amazon worked. Can't even order on Amazon now.

$4/gal gas in a time when WMATA is basically like, find some option other than Metro for getting around.

Nothing at all seriously.

[Anonymous]

At the height of pandemic, DH and I couldn’t get the tapenade we love so much. We would crack jokes about our “suffering.” But thank the logistic gods, it’s been in full stock! Not sure if it has gone up in price.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:To all you ladies complaining about tampons: just get a menstrual cup. I haven’t purchased tampons in 4 years.

Some of us can't use them anymore after prolapse post childbirth. I didn't post up thread but yes being unsure of when the only tampons that work well for me/don't irritate will be available is a bit of a stress.

[Anonymous]

Gyno said they are running out of the tools used for exams. You know the one.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Strawberries. My son loves them and I can’t find decent ones anywhere right now. I typically encourage in-season eating but he’s truly strawberry obsessed.

Wegman's in Tyson's had them last night.

Buy them frozen and add to smoothies or yogurt.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Strawberries. My son loves them and I can’t find decent ones anywhere right now. I typically encourage in-season eating but he’s truly strawberry obsessed.

Wegman's in Tyson's had them last night.

Woodmore Costco has a million strawberries but it is also a madhouse