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I have been seriously prepping for about a year now as best I can to keep my family going in case of a "shock event". I have some more to do for the short haul (i.e., make it through a winter) but now shifting my prep's for the long haul when there are no more grocery markets. Beyond that, a lot of us would do well to start stocking up on common things that will be worth lots down the road. If you live in the north east, how much would you pay for a single bic or zippo lighter or What about a hatchet? How about some anti-biotics today or maybe some shoe laces? Now, imagine these simple things that can be had within 45 minutes pretty much wherever you are today not existing in five years? How much would they be worth then?
Beyond being self sufficient, think about what will be useful in trade.

I've bought stuff....clothing, backup small appliances, household things, entertainment options (books, DVDs, CDs etc) so I could go quite awhile without having to purchase stuff. One reason is if there's a meltdown. Another is that I wonder if quality things will be available when the economy deteriorates. I don't get so far ahead in food that I have surplus going bad.

I don't think anyone knows what will happen. This has been manipulated for so long that we're far beyond reality.