[blam]

"Along this “buy now” philosophy, I’m waiting for an estimate on a new gas furnace and air conditioner combo. My 20 year old set works fine, but if they go down, availability problems going forward will be a problem."

I just tried to buy 4 new 16" tires for my truck. The tire store didn't have any. He said he could order some for me but couldn't tell me when they would come in or how much they would cost until they arrived.

[Cold Heart]

I went into my tire guy yesterday and had the same thing happen. Their regular supplier didn’t have any available. They ended up ordering from a different supplier and I would have to wait for them. A not normal transportation fee was added.

They said it would take a month or longer. After I left I realized that the shipment would be coming through Portland right about the time of the planned transportation disruption.

[Cold Heart]

Just got a flyer from Costco, sale on BF Goodrich tires.