Having "extra" of useful things may come in handy too. IE batteries, hand tools, flashlights, ammo etc.
I’m wondering if I shouldn’t buy tons of cartons of cigarettes...if everything crashes, it might be just as good, in some cases, as barter rather than gold.
Some say to have silver for currency after the SHTF and the dollar collapses. "Junk" silver (pre-1964 coins), Silver Eagles and such aren't worth as much for the same weight as gold and are easier to deal with.
Another FReeper mentioned (I think the idea came from a book) using ammo as change. .22 = a penny 9mm = a dime .45 = a quarter etc
ChocChipCookie has a ping list for preppers; she's included in the "TO" line of my post. She also has a blog for preppers too.
“Some say to have silver for currency after the SHTF and the dollar collapses. “Junk” silver (pre-1964 coins),..”
...best places to buy “junk silver” listed here:
http://www.silvermonthly.com/246/junk-silver-ratings/
disclosure:...I’ve actually bought rolls of 90% silver quarters on E-Bay and have been pleased...I look for high rated sellers at best price...shipping cost is also a consideration...good luck to all...hard times a-coming I’m afraid.