[The Duke]

I'm buying my first silver this week to give to my non-prepper family members. They think it's some sort of "family heirloom" I'm giving them - little do they realize that my intent is to give them a fighting chance to barter their way to safety when SHTF.

I will instruct them to consider each ounce of silver to equate to a half-tank of gas, which is a good approximation and a good way for them to make reasonable barter deals when the bottom falls out from under the greenback.

[bobby.223]

Good choice on the silver. Duke, if you have not already, look into the 1 ounce pre-scored ‘divisible’ bars. You might find that style to your liking as it gives a lot more barter room for the holder. (Sometime only maybe a 1/4 or 1/2 ounce piece might be agreeable to your seller depending on your transaction).

[Black Agnes]

What’s to stop them from selling that silver the next day. And buying apps or smokes or booze or dope?