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dewsgirl

(14,961 posts)
Fri Mar 13, 2020, 10:01 PM Mar 2020

Wal-Mart report, Fort Walton Beach, FL.

I just went to pick up one thing.
Earlier today, they were out of TP, paper towels, some canned goods, bleach etc.
Now, first of all the parking lot is worse than at Christmastime, I had to park in Sam's parking
Second, no carts on either side thankfully, I only needed 1 vitamin they constantly sell out of.
The first couple people I saw were wearing masks, I have not seen this in person before.
The line I waited in for self checkout was longer than I have ever experienced for SC and I swear people are standing closer together than before, maybe that's just me.(all kinds of crazy thoughts running through my mind as I stood there)
I haven't done one of these before, I thought I would just share my experience.

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Wal-Mart report, Fort Walton Beach, FL. (Original Post) dewsgirl Mar 2020 OP
Plus, it's spring break. dchill Mar 2020 #1
True, that didn't even cross my mind. Especially when dewsgirl Mar 2020 #5
honolulu costco mobbed when it first opened, went to safeway and it was normal nt msongs Mar 2020 #2
Anyone who wants bleach and can't find it, look for chlorine. Flaleftist Mar 2020 #3
Long lines at grocery stores here in NW PA Kaiserguy Mar 2020 #4
Hopefully.🤞 dewsgirl Mar 2020 #6
I recall seeing posts customerserviceguy Mar 2020 #7
Lines were out the door, and almost no parking in the lot. Adsos Letter Mar 2020 #8

dewsgirl

(14,961 posts)
5. True, that didn't even cross my mind. Especially when
Fri Mar 13, 2020, 10:19 PM
Mar 2020

the young couple in front of me seemed baffled as to what was happening.👀

Flaleftist

(3,473 posts)
3. Anyone who wants bleach and can't find it, look for chlorine.
Fri Mar 13, 2020, 10:07 PM
Mar 2020

It's stronger so it requires more dilution and be careful for the fumes and getting it on your skin. Many grocery stores carry it. You can also find it at hardware stores and pool stores.

Kaiserguy

(740 posts)
4. Long lines at grocery stores here in NW PA
Fri Mar 13, 2020, 10:17 PM
Mar 2020

We stop in a Walmart in Western NY tonight and it was crazy there. Since they have closed all the schools here in PA I get a 2 week vacation hopefully with pay.

customerserviceguy

(25,183 posts)
7. I recall seeing posts
Fri Mar 13, 2020, 10:29 PM
Mar 2020

a week ago which described panic buying. Clearly, more people than ever before are taking this seriously, I expect tomorrow and Sunday to be pretty crazy.

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