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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I have been shopping online and in person recently and noticed huge price jumps on stuff that I have shopped for before. It’s horrifying. Is this the tariffs kicking in?  Or is it something else?

For example an item that I want to buy for months is now twice the price at multiple vendors![/quote]

I’m noticing less variety and quantity of certain goods as well as higher prices.

We are just regular middle class, not the DCUm version where under $1m annual income is considered MC. That means DS, DD, and I shop at stores like DSW, Kohl’s, JCP, Footlocker, Macy’s, H&M, The Limited, TJMaxx, Marshall’s, Ross, and Nordstrom’s Rack. We also thrift first. DH is 6’4” so his clothing is a whole ‘nother thing.

Tax free weeks in the DMV are still attractive within our household budget. It’s not uncommon for us to save enough on taxes to afford 1-2 extra items.

At 19, my two youngest kids aren’t growing anymore, but almost always need new footwear, underwear, and school supplies.

I typically add a few new items for myself to refresh my work wardrobe. Mainly shoes.

We usually gather ideas or even stalk specific items online or in person a couple weeks in advance so that we aren’t impulsively buying. I also save Kohl’s cash or any other loyalty coupons and points I can use.

There are years that I think everything is fugly or that the prices are a bit high. But this is the first time that I’ve seen so little stock. I don’t wear a weird shoe size or anything, but I couldn’t find any plain black leather flats. It’s a basic staple! What is available looks like last year’s leftovers.
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