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Nickelless
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 Posted - 02/05/2009 : 00:54:12
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I'm guessing that for a lot of people, the hardest step in starting to hoard is starting to hoard. So in hopes it will nudge some of you to get started, here's my latest haul tonight from Sam's Club and Wally World:
SAM'S CLUB:
12 jars La Costena jalapeno slices, 64 oz.--36.96 (spices are a must-have)
3 cans Member's Mark ground coffee, 39 oz.--24.69
4 bags Riceland long grain enriched rice, 50lbs.--95.62
2 pkgs. Brew Rite coffee filters, 700 count--4.68
1 pkg. Member's Mark toilet paper, 36 rolls--15.68
1 4-pack Colgate toothpaste, 8.2-oz. ea.--7.48
1 300-ct. Member's Mark naproxen, 220 mg.--9.88
WALMART:
1 bag Great Value pinto beans, 20 lbs.--13.98
5 bags GV light red kidney beans, 1 lb. ea.--5.80
8 bags GV navy beans, 1 lb. ea.--7.84
6 bags GV small red beans, 1 lb. ea.--7.32
8 bags GV lentils, 1 lb. ea.--7.84
12 bags GV turnip greens, 13.5 oz.--6.48
24 cans GV spinach, 13.5 oz.--13.92
23 cans GV diced tomatoes, 28 oz.--27.14
Total before tax (no taxes on food in Indiana): 285.31
General observations: I noticed that the Walmart brand cans of diced tomatoes are now an ounce smaller than before, but the can looks the same size. Keep an eye on product weights.
Walmart seemed to be a little light on the inventory of beans, but maybe that's just normal for midweek. I am also very surprised that the only dry beans Sam's sells is Great Northern Beans. You'd think with the number of restaurants that get their supplies at Sam's that they'd carry more of a variety.
Anyone else have any shopping stories to share?
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theo
Penny Hoarding Member
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Posted - 02/05/2009 : 16:26:34
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Wow! pretty impressive. We've been stocking up bit by bit since the election. We get a couple extra things each shopping trip. A couple extra cans of tuna here an extra 4 pack of TP there. I estimate that we have about a month's worth of food between the pantry and downstairs storage. There is a small fridge in the basement filled with bottled water and I've kept about two dozen empty pop bottles for potential water storage. We also have extra shampoo, toothpaste, laundry detergent and about a year's worth of light bulbs. Last month I bought a few wind up (no battery) flashlights; one of them doubles as a radio and surprisingly it works. I've heard they make wind up generators and if I can find one at a decent price I may grab it.
One concern is that some of the food may spoil in a year, so we've begun consuming (and replacing) some using the FIFO method. I'm advising friends and family to stock up for at least two weeks, but I try to be careful in what I say so as not to broadcast exactly what I'm doing (my wife's idea). I was thinking about getting a few 2 gallon gas cans for gas storage, but I'm not sure it would make much a difference. Its a not a terribly organized operation, but I think we're better off than most. |
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redneck
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Posted - 02/05/2009 : 16:45:17
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Originally posted by theo
Wow! pretty impressive. We've been stocking up bit by bit since the election. We get a couple extra things each shopping trip. A couple extra cans of tuna here an extra 4 pack of TP there. I estimate that we have about a month's worth of food between the pantry and downstairs storage. There is a small fridge in the basement filled with bottled water and I've kept about two dozen empty pop bottles for potential water storage. We also have extra shampoo, toothpaste, laundry detergent and about a year's worth of light bulbs. Last month I bought a few wind up (no battery) flashlights; one of them doubles as a radio and surprisingly it works. I've heard they make wind up generators and if I can find one at a decent price I may grab it.
One concern is that some of the food may spoil in a year, so we've begun consuming (and replacing) some using the FIFO method. I'm advising friends and family to stock up for at least two weeks, but I try to be careful in what I say so as not to broadcast exactly what I'm doing (my wife's idea). I was thinking about getting a few 2 gallon gas cans for gas storage, but I'm not sure it would make much a difference. Its a not a terribly organized operation, but I think we're better off than most.
Sounds to me like your on the right track.
Nice start ,just keep it up.
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slickeast
1000+ Penny Miser Member
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Posted - 02/05/2009 : 17:36:28
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| What does everyone think will happen where we will need to have weeks worth of food on hand at our home? I see alot of ya'll talking about when TSHTF. I am not sure what everyone is concerned about. Please fill me in. PM me if that is more comfortable for you. I work in a grocery store so I can stock up my home anytime I want. I do have enough soft drinks and laundry detergent to last a year. Only because I buy when it is discontined or on sale and I have a coupon. I bought a case of poptarts cause they where only 20 cents a box. |
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Delawhere Jack
1000+ Penny Miser Member
USA
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Posted - 02/05/2009 : 18:05:55
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Originally posted by slickeast
What does everyone think will happen where we will need to have weeks worth of food on hand at our home? I see alot of ya'll talking about when TSHTF. I am not sure what everyone is concerned about. Please fill me in. PM me if that is more comfortable for you. I work in a grocery store so I can stock up my home anytime I want. I do have enough soft drinks and laundry detergent to last a year. Only because I buy when it is discontined or on sale and I have a coupon. I bought a case of poptarts cause they where only 20 cents a box.
First off, you REALLY need to improve your diet.
Why hoard food?
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Our currency is in grave danger of becoming worthless.-
We get 70% + of our oil from foreigners, many of whom hate us. The trains and trucks that deliver food to market run on that oil.-
We've got a Marxist federal government that has no idea how to combat our economic woes besides to throw more money that it doesn't have at the problem.
I could go on and on, but frankly I'm bored with explaining WHY.
BTW, we're not talking about weeks worth of food, but months or years worth.
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Delawhere Jack
1000+ Penny Miser Member
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Posted - 02/05/2009 : 18:11:38
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Originally posted by Nickelless
12 jars La Costena jalapeno slices, 64 oz.--36.96 (spices are a must-have)
"Some like it hot and some sweat when the heat is on"
Robert Palmer, Some like it hot.
You'll save money on heating, but you may need to buy a couple extra bungholes. 
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Nickelless
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theo
Penny Hoarding Member
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Posted - 02/06/2009 : 00:57:18
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To answer Slicks question:
The supply chain which delivers food to our stores depends on stable prices. A quickly deteriorating dollar would make it difficult for the food producers and wholesalers to constantly adjust price structures and profit margins. Also, the prices of commodities like oil will be the first to skyrocket. Those who hold oil will be reluctant to part with it in exchange for dollars that are rapidly becoming worthless. The economy's ability to transport goods for point A to point B would be greatly curtailed at the very least. Even the largest food stores would run out with in a few days. This of course will lead to food rioting and a break down in social order for at least a few weeks and perhaps longer until the government takes over food distribution. |
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slickeast
1000+ Penny Miser Member
USA
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Posted - 02/06/2009 : 01:43:25
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| I have noticed changes within the operations of the company. These changes will effect the stock level in our stores. We will now start getting one less delivery a week. I guess I need to start increasing the on hand supplies at home. I have plenty of storage space. I will have to start looking at sell by dates and buying products that have a long shelf life. |
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Nickelless
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Lemon Thrower
1000+ Penny Miser Member
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Posted - 02/06/2009 : 05:26:01
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| i got 39 oz of Maxwell house at WM for less than $6 a week ago. |
Buying:
Peace/Morgan G+ at $15.00
copper cents at 1.3X
wheat pennies at 3X
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slickeast
1000+ Penny Miser Member
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Posted - 02/06/2009 : 09:26:30
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It might have more to do with the new CEO, but I have heard of things going on at other grocery stores. We are going to cut out one delivery a week. This is to save money on fuel but will impact the supply level in all of our stores. This could cause people to begin to panic when they notice the shelfs are not staying as full as they once were or something is not on the shelves for several days as we wait for the next delivery.
I live in the south and everyone freaks out and swarm to the store every time they hear the word "snow"
When there is a shorter supply on the shelves they might think that they need to "buy now" before its gone.
This kind of thinking will have a snowball affect.
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Nickelless
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JSutter
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Posted - 02/15/2009 : 13:32:58
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| I've found one of the best places to stock up is at the surplus/salvage food stores. I can go in and pay half of retail for cans that are slightly dented, have torn labels, or are near or slightly past the sell by date. I can also get coffee, beans, flour, etc in bags that have been taped due to pinholes. I can't tell you how many times I've went in and spent $100-150 and hauled a whole carload of groceries home. I just take the dry goods out of the taped bags and repackage it all in larger bags and store it in 5 gallon cans with a few oxygen absorbers. If you have one in your area you should head over there and take a look. |
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JSutter
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Posted - 02/15/2009 : 13:50:34
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Originally posted by slickeast
What does everyone think will happen where we will need to have weeks worth of food on hand at our home? I see alot of ya'll talking about when TSHTF. I am not sure what everyone is concerned about. Please fill me in. PM me if that is more comfortable for you. I work in a grocery store so I can stock up my home anytime I want. I do have enough soft drinks and laundry detergent to last a year. Only because I buy when it is discontined or on sale and I have a coupon. I bought a case of poptarts cause they where only 20 cents a box.
TSHTF can be anything from the extreme to the more likely personal emergency. What with the economy tanking and people losing jobs left and right what will you do if your employer hits hard times and lays you off and you can't get another job quickly?
Sure you can go file for unenmployment and food stamps but those take time to go through and even if you get them they're rather meager to subside on especially if you have a family. Word is that many states are running out of funds for aid and are having to approach the Federal government for help.
You can go to a food pantry but I've been hearing they're getting hit pretty hard too lately and they may not have much to give you and even if you do most will only let you come once or twice a month.
Simply having a few months to a years supply of food on hand will allow you to be ahead of the curve and to not be under extreme stress to provide for you and your family before you starve. I don't want to be in the position of looking to someone else to make sure I survive in hard times because when I need that help most it may not be there. I'd rather know that I have what I need. |
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slickeast
1000+ Penny Miser Member
USA
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Posted - 02/15/2009 : 14:12:20
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I work for a grocery store....business is booming. Food stamps or cash/ credit, people are eating. We have noticed that this year food stamps have increased 6X over last year ( same week)
I am not worried about my job. Also I have access to groceries all day long. I also have a heads up on what is going on in the grocery business and I will know of any changes before the public does.
This being said I do " stock up " my pantry when I get a good deal. Double coupons and being on sale makes things very cheap.
I also have 10 pecan trees on my property and have a large stash of pecans in my freezer.
I hear people all the time in the store talking about people losing their jobs or worried that they will. I might not have a high paying job but I am in a management position and do o.k.
I also have a lot of years with the company and know a lot of people in the company, I am also well respected and known in my district.
If I feel the need to have to acquire a large supply of anything I can order it for myself.
Feel free to talk to your local grocery store and ask if they will order you a case of dry beans or anythng else you might want. They usually will and don't care why you want it...a sale is all they are looking at. |
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JSutter
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Posted - 02/15/2009 : 14:14:36
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| Right, your job may be secure but for the majority of people it may not be as secure as they think and therefore is advisable to stock up on things they need BEFORE they realize they really need them. |
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