At least here in the States, personal savings are at a peak, and credit card debt is at levels so low, we haven't seen them since before the 2008 housing crisis. That's not to say people aren't suffering financially, because they are. But there are also many who have continued to work, and saw expenses go down from remote work.
Even so. I find it hard to believe it outsells a pack of strings at any given time. There must be a reasoning behind it.
Or it's not quite true?
Dunno.