I agree that if the US economy tanks so will everything else. The difference to me is that I want basics to get me through, and ammo for if it turns worse. The gold is just because precious metals tend to retain value while currency can lose its value if it isn’t pegged to the “gold” standard.
Also don’t forget that when times get tough people unfortunately get more violent if they aren’t fed and are struggling.
Also don’t forget that when times get tough people unfortunately get more violent if they aren’t fed and are struggling.
This is where the gold part becomes problematic. Sure, it’ll retain its value. But good luck using it without someone with more desperation than you catching wind that you have it. Doesn’t matter how much ammo you own when your back is turned.
I didn’t add •keep friends and maintain relationships, because you can’t buy that. You earn it. I don’t worry about my back when it’s turned, that’s what friends are for. I worry about having enough of the first three to help everyone around me get through the same problems. Also, it should go without saying that the point of the ammo is to never have to use it. I’m not intending for someone to come and take what I have.
• food • ammo • gold.
I agree that if the US economy tanks so will everything else. The difference to me is that I want basics to get me through, and ammo for if it turns worse. The gold is just because precious metals tend to retain value while currency can lose its value if it isn’t pegged to the “gold” standard.
Also don’t forget that when times get tough people unfortunately get more violent if they aren’t fed and are struggling.
This is where the gold part becomes problematic. Sure, it’ll retain its value. But good luck using it without someone with more desperation than you catching wind that you have it. Doesn’t matter how much ammo you own when your back is turned.
It’s listed in order of importance for a reason.
I didn’t add •keep friends and maintain relationships, because you can’t buy that. You earn it. I don’t worry about my back when it’s turned, that’s what friends are for. I worry about having enough of the first three to help everyone around me get through the same problems. Also, it should go without saying that the point of the ammo is to never have to use it. I’m not intending for someone to come and take what I have.
Things like gold and platinum are very valuable concerning the tech industry and automotive industry, they will retain their value for many reasons.