What’s Up With That?
Joyce and I don’t buy much “stuff.”
And even if we did, this has been common during the past few months . . .
When we do purchase an item, we do our research, and buy the best we can afford with an eye to quality, durability, and functionality. So the pandemic hasn’t affected us much, other than I would like to buy another telescope, which will probably not be available until next year.
Last summer I read, and friends confirmed, that many outdoor products were not available. Tents, canoes and kayaks, exercise equipment, telescopes, binoculars, cameras and similar equipment were in short supply and often completely unavailable.
Back in August we drove past an Airstream Travel Trailer dealer in Las Vegas, which usually has dozens of shiny new trailers on the lot. At the time there were only around 6 on the lot, and all were used.
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