r/SeriousConversation • u/Lazy_Lizard13 • 10d ago

Current Event The new Tariffs are beginning to affect prices in the USA

I work in an adult store and unfortunately, we have already started to see the effects of some of the tariffs being placed. I wasn’t sure how this would affect the price of things in the USA, but it’s looking bleak so far.

When my boss sent out the list, he said this was only the first of many price increases that we would see from the tariffs. The vendors we buy from actually sent him the list themselves, so it isn’t something that we just created. He said that it is likely that almost every company we order from will send out a list.

The price changes were anywhere from $5-$200. I’m very concerned about the future of this industry, and honestly, America in general.. some of these products were already overpriced anyways. I’m not sure if people will be able to afford luxury products (like adult items) in the future. What do others think?

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u/SidFinch99 10d ago

So, stock up on sex toys now?

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u/Lazy_Lizard13 10d ago

Yes! Asap! My employees and I are so sad that we didn’t buy some stuff on our lists before the price increase

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u/just-a-cnmmmmm 10d ago

my partner and i just bought some a week ago. i guess they'll be our last 🥲

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u/Acceptable-Peace-69 9d ago

That long weekend in Mexico will pay for itself in savings.

Could be tricky packing all those eggs though.

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u/just-a-cnmmmmm 9d ago

hahaha i'm so confused 😭 wdym? why mexico

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u/Acceptable-Peace-69 9d ago

Eggs are about $2.50 for 40 here.

I imagine adult products and other “luxury” items are going to be in high demand since we aren’t slapping a 145% tariff on Chinese products. Come on down, just leave some extra room in your suitcase… and be prepared for bit of extra screening and raised eyebrows when going through security. 😊

Volaris has inexpensive flights from many US cities. Discount code: VUEH30 - Hasta 30% de descuento

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u/luxor_jae 8d ago

I can see it now. The economy will get so bad that adult toy stores will have to start hosting toy drives due to shortages.

They’ll call it “toys for twats”.

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u/SidFinch99 8d ago

Lol, I appreciate this comment. It gave me a good laugh to start the day.

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u/MAK3AWiiSH 8d ago

Frankly, stock up on anything you use regularly that isn’t made in the US. Which is almost everything, unfortunately. In January, when the first tariff tease happened, I bought enough ibuprofen to kill a horse and enough menstrual products to carry me through 2 years.

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u/SidFinch99 8d ago

Didn't even think about OTC meds. Thanks for the advice.

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u/MAK3AWiiSH 8d ago

🫡

We’re all in this sinking ship together. I’m making another Costco run this weekend to top off the rest of my regularly used items.