Man I don’t know about you guys but around here (Ohio) every fireworks stand I hit is either totally cleaned out or has nothing but the cheap junk nobody wanted. I’m talking the stuff that sat on shelves for weeks even during peak season lol.

I usually stock up on 500g cakes for backyard shows and I like the better brands — think Excalibur, Blue Thunder, stuff that actually has some punch. But after the America 250 rush it’s like everything decent vanished. Even the Phantom tents near me are picked clean and they usually have stock forever.

Is this just a local thing or is everyone seeing the same? I’m wondering if I should just wait for the fall when the importers restock or if there’s some secret stash I’m missing.

Also has anyone tried ordering 500g cakes online this late in the season? Some websites still show stock but I’m sus about whether they actually have it.