Merchandise Shortage

[Sirwalterraleigh]

Prices increasing have nothing to do with "irresponsible governmental (sic) printing of money" and everything to do with corporate greed.

I’d say it’s 50/50

How is this corporate greed? What metric are you basing this on?

Attempting to make more off the same/lesser product can be loose labeled “corporate greed”

 

[Lilofan]

Suppliers are increasing prices due to raw material costs. I am a supplier of simple basic chemicals in making paper products. I have handed out 3 rounds of price increases since January 1 just to maintain the same net income dollars while letting my margins shrink. On average, I have increased prices 40% and my margins have been cut in half.

On the extreme, many dyes used to color paper contain lithium hydroxide. This raw material price has increased 300% since Jan 1 2022 due to..... LiON battery production. So both that nice yellow hamburger wrapper and your Tesla are going to get more expensive

Just imagine if this work is all made in the USA that some wish for instead of overseas . In terms of higher pricing passed onto the consumer , be careful what one wishes for.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

Just imagine if this work is all made in the USA that some wish for instead of overseas . In terms of higher pricing passed onto the consumer , be careful what one wishes for.

Well I agree with you there. That shipped sailed forever ago.

Those that propose that are living in a lalaland

…they probably also were in Walmart buying a $9 vcr on Black Friday 1996 too

 

[Nubs70]

I’d say it’s 50/50

Attempting to make more off the same/lesser product can be loose labeled “corporate greed”

What is the COGS of the same/lesser product compared to the original product? Is "making more" simply a higher price?

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

What is the COGS of the same/lesser product compared to the original product? Is "making more" simply a higher price?

Possibly…possibly not.

Remember what forum you’re on. That most definitely falls in the “not”

 

[Nubs70]

Possibly…possibly not.

Remember what forum you’re on. That most definitely falls in the “not”

How can definitely categorize any price increase as simple greed not knowing the COGS?

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

How can definitely categorize any price increase as simple greed not knowing the COGS?

Because greed is inherent to humans?

This seems to hit a nerve. I agree that it’s a case by case basis. But greed is a primary driver of…well…everything

 

[seascape]

Because greed is inherent to humans?

This seems to hit a nerve. I agree that it’s a case by case basis. But greed is a primary driver of…well…everything

So, since making a profit is greed, are you going to sell your home for the amount you paid for it? If not, you are just greedy.

 

[JoeCamel]

So, since making a profit is greed, are you going to sell your home for the amount you paid for it? If not, you are just greedy.

And what is wrong with that?

 

[seascape]

And what is wrong with that?

There is nothing wrong with selling a house for a profit unless you believe profits are wrong and making a profit is greedy. Also, inflation is the result of the money supply along with supply and demand. Further, without profits no one would invest because the only results would be losing your money or just getting back the same amount years into the future.

 

[JoeCamel]

Just wondering, is there still a back up? Gotten better?

West coast is much improved, east and gulf are still a little backed up. Guess the order just isn't getting made in the far east. Maybe after they open up again.

 

[Notes from Neverland]

This may not entirely fit in this thread, but the MagicBand options for guests after they book a resort reservation are terrible. Currently there's only eight to choose from.

 

[RoyWalley]

This may not entirely fit in this thread, but the MagicBand options for guests after they book a resort reservation are terrible. Currently there's only eight to choose from.

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https:///2022/04/disney-announces-supply-chain-shortage-affecting-magicbands-ab1/

 

[HauntedPirate]

https:///2022/04/disney-announces-supply-chain-shortage-affecting-magicbands-ab1/

I won't click on the clickbait article, but I literally laughed out loud at "beloved MagicBands". Maybe beloved by TDO due to the fact that they get so many people to buy extras of them for absolutely no reason.

 

[DisneyDelirious]

This may not entirely fit in this thread, but the MagicBand options for guests after they book a resort reservation are terrible. Currently there's only eight to choose from.

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I looked this morning for my Sept trip and only 6 were available. Consider yourself lucky to have 8!

 

[castlecake2.0]

Expect the next wave of shortages to start after summer, it’s not looking good.

 

[DisneyDelirious]

I don’t think Disney will be able to source and distribute the MagicBand + any easier, but this should cut out a lot of outdated surplus when it rolls out.

 

[networkpro]

Expect the next wave of shortages to start after summer, it’s not looking good.

How about now ? Have you been watching China's Zero Covid strategy being implemented? Pick a city, lock it down, who cares about the impact...it's the policy. It appears Sinovax isnt providing much protection from the different strains so they are just trying to minimize transmission.

That means little Jane, John, or whatever the child wants to identify as won't be getting that 30-dollar bubble wand because the factory, shipping company port will be shut down.

 

[castlecake2.0]

How about now ? Have you been watching China's Zero Covid strategy being implemented? Pick a city, lock it down, who cares about the impact...it's the policy. It appears Sinovax isnt providing much protection from the different strains so they are just trying to minimize transmission.

That means little Jane, John, or whatever the child wants to identify as won't be getting that 30-dollar bubble wand because the factory, shipping company port will be shut down.

It’s only going to get worse

 

[JoeCamel]

It’s only going to get worse

Those homesteading skills are looking pretty good right now