[blam]

"But “scarce goods” means you will be buying small amounts at a time, so gold almost makes no sense, the seller can’t/won’t make change and you end up paying a huge premium."

I have 'laid-in' a large supply of coffee, chocolate and some sugar as barter too.

[Bailee]

You might want to Add Cigarettes and Whiskey

[autumnraine]

YEP! Coffee especially. That’s funny. I also stocked up on some vodka. Figured that would premium!