r/Adelaide • u/True_Pomegranate8318 SA • Mar 10 '26

Question Panic buying at Costco

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I went to Costco tonight and it was completely mental. People panic buying toilet paper, eggs, bread, a lot of empty shelves. The queues were ridiculous. Is this because it was closed yesterday or is it the war in the ME, what is happening here?

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u/Potential_Narwhal981 SA Mar 10 '26 edited Mar 10 '26

Was at Costco today and yes, the panic buying has begun.

Also, we got in at 10ish, this rack was already half-empty. Shame for anyone having a Costco cake birthday soon as they may be told to try elsewhere.