Shortage of 72" latex loons?

[SirSquishy]

Is it just me or is there a shortage of 72" latex balloons? Most retailers don't have them listed online, and if they do they're out of stock. Even on amazon, most supplies are low. Anyone else noticing this? Any other shortages for other balloon types?

[RileyGShep]

https://laballoons.com/collections/5...latex-balloons

This site has them

[Nopops4me]

Yeah, but look at the price! After shipping and taxes, it's going to be well over 50 dollars. A little too eager and it'll soon be in the trash.

[Exaturbo]

Here’s some in stock too.

https://balloons-united.com/en/produ...80cm-standard/

[Axle]

i have noticed this recently. it's not that theres none or anything but i'd say less for sure. i've spotted a few listings where they sell the non-wide-neck version as climb-in or just have very limited colours in stock. i guess they arent big sellers compared to many other types so most places don't consider them a top priority. there was that youtube trend for them a few years ago but since that ended perhaps production has gone down a little too.

also keep in mind the vast majority of them (that ive seen) are cattex which is an EU company. probably costs quite a lot to ship elsewhere.

[SirSquishy]

there was that youtube trend for them a few years ago but since that ended perhaps production has gone down a little too.

Interesting, I don't remember this. What was the trend?

[Axle]

ordinary people getting in them basically. before that there were "giant waterballoon" videos, but neither seem to be popular anymore.

[roshnikhanna]

but look at the price!