DeleteSystem33 t1_j5m56j0 wrote on January 23, 2023 at 11:51 PM

Maybe... skip the inflated balloons right now?

plaidmellon OP t1_j5m993q wrote on January 24, 2023 at 12:20 AM

Just because there’s a shortage doesn’t mean there aren’t places that sell balloons. I’m just trying to avoid Party City and shop more locally or DIY-friendly. Sure, if I can’t find any elsewhere I’ll go to Party City or skip them.

DeleteSystem33 t1_j5mbxa4 wrote on January 24, 2023 at 12:39 AM

I didn't say there weren't. Maybe "global helium shortage" would be a good time to just go without balloons full of it for a bit. Just inflate some with your lungs and tie them up high.

GargantuanWitch t1_j5msrgk wrote on January 24, 2023 at 2:42 AM

>I’m just trying to avoid Party City and shop more locally or DIY-friendly.

No, you're not. You already said places in Lawrenceville were too expensive. You want cheap helium balloons.

>Inflated with helium? Which dollar store?

ahem