That is how it works. And if things collapse, no one cares about precious metals, they care about water, food, ammo and guns. You have to get your precious metals and yourself out of the country, and that can be difficult. Better to move before it gets that bad.
“Better to move before it gets that bad.”
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Many wealthy took their gold to the Swiss banks via ships right before FDR did his criminal act against gold holders.
The wealthy knew what was coming because they were tapped into the banking systems and government.