The state of the economy at the street level

[sptrawler]

Well in W.A we haven't even recovered from the floods that cut the East/West link, the supermarket shelves are still half empty.
So any disruption will definitely impact us.

 

[wayneL]

Well in W.A we haven't even recovered from the floods that cut the East/West link, the supermarket shelves are still half empty.
So any disruption will definitely impact us.

The curious thing SP, is that Coles and Woolies are half empty, but all the independent grocers that I like to use are all chockers full of food.

 

[sptrawler]

The curious thing SP, is that Coles and Woolies are half empty, but all the independent grocers that I like to use are all chockers full of food.

So are Aldi, they obviously source more of their food locally, or the demand isn't their, but I think it is more the later.
Aldi gets trucks in very regular and the only items in short supply seem to be processed food, processed food production was closed down to a great extent in W.A 30 years ago eg the Arnotts biscuit factory in Freo, the canneries in Albany and Manjimup when the multinationals bought them up and shut them down.

 

[wayneL]

So are Aldi, they obviously source more of their food locally, or the demand isn't their, but I think it is more the later.
Aldi gets trucks in very regular and the only items in short supply seem to be processed food, processed food production was closed down to a great extent in W.A 30 years ago eg the Arnotts biscuit factory in Freo, the canneries in Albany and Manjimup when the multinationals bought them up and shut them down.

Yeah we get one or two things in Aldi and it always seems well supplied.

For our fresh stuff we use Gilbert's in Midland. Always plenty even now, excellent quality (way better than the majors) reasonable prices.

 

[sptrawler]

Yeah we get one or two things in Aldi and it always seems well supplied.

For our fresh stuff we use Gilbert's in Midland. Always plenty even now, excellent quality (way better than the majors) reasonable prices.

Gilberts always have great fruit, Willeton and Mandurah, just find them pricey. But you do get good produce.

 

[wayneL]

On a completely different note, in my area of interest at least (Swan Valley acreage), I am noticing properties just starting to stick a bit.

As little as a month ago properties were selling within 7 days, now that it's been quite a few that have been hanging there for a month or two and end date sales are failing.

Absolutely no move down in prices whatsoever, but there is a noticeable change.

Even the real estate agents are getting just a little bit less farken arrogant.

 

[Smurf1976]

I'm noticing stuff missing from supermarkets as well.

Same here.

Overall they're well stocked but there are product gaps definitely.

That's one form of inflation in practice. Can't buy the preferred item so have to buy a substitute that's more costly.

 

[Gunnerguy]

Well in W.A we haven't even recovered from the floods that cut the East/West link, the supermarket shelves are still half empty.
So any disruption will definitely impact us.

Yep can confirm that.
WA resident here and shelves .... 50% empty.
Ms Gunnerguy can’t get her Yoghurt ???

Gunnerguy.

 

[wayneL]

I am buying chickens, dorper sheep vegetable seeds... Already have about a years supply of non perishables and potassium iodide, and a dray with two Clydesdales.

Any other suggestions apart from a Kalashnikov and 10000 rounds of 7.62 X 39?

 

[Dona Ferentes]

if you're still a participant in the 'cash' economy, one of those old fashioned credit card swipe machines and a supply of the triple carbon copy receipts. Others may not have barter or specie.

(based on a view that decline will be graduated, and efforts will be made to maintain institutions - things are based on trust, still!!)

 

[StockyGuy]

I am buying chickens, dorper sheep vegetable seeds... Already have about a years supply of non perishables and potassium iodide, and a dray with two Clydesdales.

Any other suggestions apart from a Kalashnikov and 10000 rounds of 7.62 X 39?

when you get your acreage, you gonna build your own underground bunker, bro?

 

[JohnDe]

On a completely different note, in my area of interest at least (Swan Valley acreage), I am noticing properties just starting to stick a bit.

As little as a month ago properties were selling within 7 days, now that it's been quite a few that have been hanging there for a month or two and end date sales are failing.

Absolutely no move down in prices whatsoever, but there is a noticeable change.

Even the real estate agents are getting just a little bit less farken arrogant.

Starting to notice the same. I’m wondering if it will continue, or reverse with the fear of traveling to Europe.

 

[qldfrog]

when you get your acreage, you gonna build your own underground bunker, bro?

Mine will be called a fire bunker or a wine cave..based on what you need more, or both..what better way to wait for the fire front to pass destroying your home, than going thru your SA shiraz collection...

 

[sptrawler]

I am buying chickens, dorper sheep vegetable seeds... Already have about a years supply of non perishables and potassium iodide, and a dray with two Clydesdales.

Any other suggestions apart from a Kalashnikov and 10000 rounds of 7.62 X 39?

A home brew kit would be a winner.

 

[Smurf1976]

One problem is becoming actually being able to buy things.

Went to Bunnings this evening to buy two items I wanted urgently, and another six that have been on the list for whenever I next went there (which isn't very often).

Bottom line is of 8 items:

4 of them I got what I wanted.

1 they had alternative similar products but I wanted one identical to match an existing. No go there.

3 simply out of stock and with no equivalent items available. This includes both of the items I actually need.

I'll now go online or try other shops but overall buying things seems to be getting harder. Shelves in shops aren't bare but I'm finding that oh yeah, we've got every size except the one you want or we've got the product but only one brand whereas there used to be 3. etc.

 

[StockyGuy]

One problem is becoming actually being able to buy things.

Went to Bunnings this evening to buy two items I wanted urgently, and another six that have been on the list for whenever I next went there (which isn't very often).

Bottom line is of 8 items:

4 of them I got what I wanted.

1 they had alternative similar products but I wanted one identical to match an existing. No go there.

3 simply out of stock and with no equivalent items available. This includes both of the items I actually need.

I'll now go online or try other shops but overall buying things seems to be getting harder. Shelves in shops aren't bare but I'm finding that oh yeah, we've got every size except the one you want or we've got the product but only one brand whereas there used to be 3. etc.

I'm sure you know you can, and you possibly did it, but I always check item availability in the Bunnings store I'm going to online first. Since I'm usually only getting one thing I don't wanna waste the trip.

 

[sptrawler]

One problem is becoming actually being able to buy things.

Went to Bunnings this evening to buy two items I wanted urgently, and another six that have been on the list for whenever I next went there (which isn't very often).

Bottom line is of 8 items:

4 of them I got what I wanted.

1 they had alternative similar products but I wanted one identical to match an existing. No go there.

3 simply out of stock and with no equivalent items available. This includes both of the items I actually need.

I'll now go online or try other shops but overall buying things seems to be getting harder. Shelves in shops aren't bare but I'm finding that oh yeah, we've got every size except the one you want or we've got the product but only one brand whereas there used to be 3. etc.

If China want to put the squeeze on us, it would be extremely easy, 90% of the whitegoods and fittings are Chinese, they all need spares.

 

[wayneL]

when you get your acreage, you gonna build your own underground bunker, bro?

Well, did a deal today. Happy as a pig in mud.

Might reno the house first

 

[wayneL]

A home brew kit would be a winner.

We've just bought across the road from a winery... Might be able to do a contra deal, bottles of woobla in exchange for shoeing their Clydesdale

 

[Smurf1976]

I'm sure you know you can, and you possibly did it, but I always check item availability in the Bunnings store I'm going to online first.

I didn't check to be fair - but then historically there’s been no real need, things were just in stock, but the world’s changed......