Of course I can shop!! What choice do we women have....the men use everything as quick as we can buy it! -grins and eyes Rags-
I always had good luck in looking thru the old resupply lists and posts. There is always fluxs in what is available at the particular trip.. And in the prices. And don't forget trade-ins!! That's saved me a lot in cost. Barrels, casks, crates that are used and that are in abundance at times in the Camp (and I'm sure that there are things that I've forgotten).
For this one, I'd have to say keep in mind that the Camp is out of nearly everything that we can't make in Camp itself. When the Camp has extras of things, it's easier to make better deals. (I'm bad for making extra wines or liquors for trade) Buy in bulk and it'll help with prices as well.
Oh..........And yes......... Trial by fire..
Best of luck! I know you'll do fine.