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. At least you can split up a pack rather than “chopping” a one ounce bar in half for fractional purchases.
I thought cigarette smoking is on the decline in the USA. Your idea might be very useful in other countries though.
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.
you would sell your 1oz gold coin for 40-60 silver coins.
along with picking up gold, it is also recommended to have some silver.
gold or silver... coins move easier than bars
I’m reading that booze is good barter stuff too.
“...rather than “chopping” a one ounce bar in half for fractional purchases.”
Buy small denominational silver coins instead.