Posted on 12/27/2021 8:06:19 PM PST by blam
Don’t eat the tamales.
Lots of fix-it guys and handymen are the same.
In our area several blue collar guys do lawn care in the summer, snowplowing in the winter—all cash, all the time.
They could go for barter if they wanted to...
That’s a brilliant idea! Are there good places to get the best deals for such online? I’m not so sure of my ability to not get ripped off from a pawn shop.
Years ago in Mexico I traded a $5 casio watch for $50 in blankets. I always said if I were to return I'd bring a bunch of them to trade.
Excellent!!!
It’s been a long time since I dabbled in the jewelry business, but as I recall, jeweler supply shops often had the best prices.
These days my obsession is with seeds, which have the advantage of being one of the few supplies that can make more of themselves.
Nice trade!
Hi.
“What do they use for money in Venezuela?”
There’s a large Venezuelan population in the Bay area. I know a few couples.
Various means of exchange. Barter, gold and silver, the U.S. dollar and Sterling. Odd they didn’t mention Euros.
Heck, if you have a pistola, ammo is fungible.
5.56mm
If you can get a bunch of gold wedding rings for not too much over their gold price, that would be good in a barter economy.
When the guy you’re buying from thinks your down to selling your wedding ring, he’s not as likely to try following you home.
There is already an underground economy here. I worked with a guy from South America that had a neighbor that opened a restaurant in his house. Of course all off the books and permits. Don’t know how he handled the neighbors though.
Great idea!
The underground restaurant guy just claims he’s throwing a dinner party.
On a small scale, that’s just what you do, charge for being invited to family dinner.
Damn, I thought I was the only one. Now, I am hiding my stash from the ole lady :)
Anyone have any thoughts on medical training? I don’t have the time for paramedic training. It would be great if there were classes for SHTF medical training (CPR, performing sutures, and so forth). I have some books on the topic, but that’s not the same as actual hands on and in person training.
I had a good laugh when I read your first post…. Course, I am guilty as well.
When the Rona was raging in 2020 I purchased a case of Eagle Rare off of shopboozy.com for @$35 per bottle. Course, the stuff is good and I eventually depleted it. Now…. If you can find it, they are asking @$70 per bottle……
I am presently on a George Dickel kick….
I am presently on a George Dickel kick….
Wise, you are.
George Dickel. Just checked it out. Sounds good. #12 bottle just got added the shopping list I’m making.
That is the type of Dinkel that I drink. My coworker from TN swears by it.
I’m sure my wife will enjoy it once she finds my new hiding place.
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