Have you ever stocked up on things in anticipation of a financial or social crisis?

[Whatthefluff]

[wheist9095]

Oh sure, every year I stock up at least a months worth of food, propane, toilet paper etc etc in case I can't get out during a snowstorm or power outage. Grew up on a farm though so probably a different reason than most, when ya get snowed in out on a farm it might be days before anybody can even check on ya let alone get ya out

[Whatthefluff]

Propane. Rv?

[wheist9095]

Propane heater and propane camping stove, if the power goes out not having a way to keep warm or cook food can be deadly! Especially in a bad winter.

[Whatthefluff]

Ok gotcha. I gave my propane away when I didn't need them anymore lol

[ewok737]

I got a little out of control when the Y2K scare was upon us.
I had $15,000 cash in small bills in my gun safes.
Just as the Covid crisis started, I stocked up on non-perishable foods.
Bought an extra freezer for meat.
In December 2019 my doctor told me that this is going to get bad and get ready for it.
So, I was well prepared for this and it never really affected me.
Didn't lose my job, just the opposite worked more during the 20 months that this was bad than I had for most of my life.

[Anonymous]

Yeap, I'm not some sheep that trusts society to stay functioning and docile.

[OlderAndWiser]

I have a pantry that is always stocked up on staples, and I am stocked up on paper products and toiletries.

[Lliam]

Yes, to an extent. Some long-lasting food, water, precious metals. Things like flashlights, batteries, lighters, battery powered lamps and radio. Oil lamps and candles. Guns and ammo for hunting and self defense.
We also have a small fruit orchard and raised beds with herbs and veggies.

[Rangers]

No, I can't afford to stock up, especially with how bad prices are with everything. I saw some old prices on things and holy hell the world is falling apart

[Whatthefluff]

Yup. Not to mention the smaller portions of products now. Like smaller bags of popcorn and tubs of butter.

[tartaarsaus]

Nope. Probability of a financial crisis is very low, even in a 2008-like situation. Social crises in developed countries basically always are nonsense made up by people who love drama.

[tartaarsaus]

Exception to that is natural disasters and such, but they don’t happen here anyway

[Whatthefluff]

Really? Even with all the inflation?

[tartaarsaus]

Inflation is heavily focused in a few industries experiencing supply chain issues, which implies it is not a systematic issue.

And yes, even with inflation. The financial system has become far more resilient than it ever was before. The stress tests show it can now take the 2008 financial crisis very well.

[tartaarsaus]

Inflation is heavily focused in a few industries experiencing supply chain issues, which implies it is not a systematic issue. It can be diversified away and is not a major risk to cause an economic collapse or financial collapse.

Sure, it can limit economic growth and such, but it’s not causing a financial crisis

And yes, even with inflation. The financial system has become far more resilient than it ever was before. The stress tests show it can now take the 2008 financial crisis very well.

[tartaarsaus]

Ah posted it twice

[EnglishEuropean]

I stocked up on toilet rolls before Brexit. My flat is still full of them. It wasn't really necessary because the changes to customs arrangements are being phased in so any shortages haven't become critical yet except for things like water purification which is out of my hands anyway.

[Leonharted]

Yes. I have several months of long-lasting food, as well as silver and bic lighters (for trading), and quite a few munitions to defend things. I also installed security blinds on my windows and own a full brick house.

[NathanDavis]

nope... but maybe I should start raising my own chickens

[Whatthefluff]

If you have the space, go for it.

[Anonymous]

Just bullets lol. During the pandemic my neighbor bought a bunch of toilet paper and was asking if I stocked up and I told him no. He then asked if I stocked up on anything. And I said " just bullets and I figure that'll get me as much toilet paper as I need when the time comes". 🤣

[ChefPapiChulo]

That’s psycho

[Opinion Owner]

@ChefPapiChulo yeah I thought the emotional would've been the tipoff it was in jest. But it was my way of poking fun at the unhingedness of hoarding toilet paper.

[ChefPapiChulo]

yeah well at least they're innocent in their intentions. They just want to be able to wipe their ass. You're suggesting robbing people at gun point because you have more arms. Completely wrong and immoral behavior.

[Opinion Owner]

@ChefPapiChulo fair nuff chef I ain't trying to argue with ya.

[Seangreen]

I have Anna never panned out to be beneficial even when I had kind of an idea that covid lockdowns were coming but I'll tell you one thing I don't regret stocking up on and I still have most of it is lead and brass

[sensible27]

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[bolverk]

Not really, but I try to keep at least 2 weeks to 1 month of food and bathroom products on hand just in case, you never know when deliveries will be disrupted.

[DarkWinterNights]

Not a prepper, but I have emergency supplies for most situations.

[GoodGuyBreakingBad]

Well, by rights I should do so cause you never know what tomorrow will bring

[Noddy619]

Nah. Know a few who did due to Corona. But we didn't

[jamesgoldman]

Nah but then I have the line on being overstocked with scores of cans of food on hand

[OddBeMe]

No because that takes away from people who need it.

I do have backups of every Frasier episode. I’m not stupid….

[Anonymous]

I haven't but I should. I think some really bad things are going to happen soon.

[Whatthefluff]

I think so too.

[rmaster89]

I did when covid hit stocked up on toilet paper

[exitseven]

Just my whole life.

[princeofromance]

No, I have not.

[EaterPeter]

Hardly and mostly

[EaterPeter]

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