Will this country ever get back to normal?
What if the person delivering for Amazon has the Kung Flu?
What if the USPS Mailman has the Kung Flu?
What if the workers at every Business you frequent have the Kung Flu?
When does this end?
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This explains why shipping ETAs jumped so much.
Like many places, my local, small town grocery was over run with outsiders coming in to empty the shelves - like locusts.
A store employee told us the store is not re-ordering many things for while, because the warehouses are cleaned out
So, I have had to order grocery staples from Amazon, and did so in double quantities. NOTHING is 1 or 2 day delivery. It’s a 5 day wait for some things, up to a month for others.
Still no TP and we’re down to 2 rolls.
I’m glad to see Amazon being able to tell their Sellers to send the essentials, only.
God help us all, and may we all help each other.
This morning received my Amazon Prime item ordered yesterday , just a few mins. under 24hrs, via FeDex. Large bottle of Fexall unavailble in that size locally. Bottle shrink wrapped, them tightly wrapped and sealed in Fedex plastic envelope, stuffed inside another shipping envelope with address. Wasn’t expected until Fri.
Today we spent 190 euros on spring clothes at our favorite store because they are closing tomorrow and we don’t like buying clothes on-line.
We got 20 percent off.
Will the country get back to normal? I believe with the hoarding of grocery items going on now, the food industry is benefiting in historic levels. With all the flour and sugar gone, I hope someone is selling lots of cookies and pies.
My order of a Play Station 4 shipped. It’s been years since I had a game console, but it’s a good way to waste countless hours in doors.
I loved the game Civilization. I would grow my empire until I built nuclear weapons and then unleash them. The end of game message that nuclear winter has destroyed mankind was fun.
Dear Mr. Small Businessman:
We understand you bet 100% of your future on Fulfillment by Amazon.
GFY. You’re dead.
Sincerely,
Jeff Bezos.
My Patriot Supply is sold out of everything.
Walmart manager told me yesterday warehouse employees were not showing up for work. Probably the same with Amazon.
Brutal stuff on the amazon seller message board now:
ittybitty
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I sell seasonal items. EASTER items. I’m literally in tears. I have small babies. I am crying. I will be bankrupt. I’m speechless
Yup. My usual Tuesday AM order from Amazon did not come in this morning. Looks like it’s going to be a rough March...at least.
Who decides what is not needed or wanted?
Where in the HELL am I living?
They sold out of after-market Bidet attachments.
This is like a war. Amazon will be like the auto companies during WWII which shifted to building tanks and planes. Just as Amazon will be used to shift resources where they need to go the most.
Bezos is just reacting to the demand curve while having the resources to take advantage of that demand (Focusing on short-run decisions by the consumer), he didn’t become a billionaire many times over by being stupid.