[dollarbull]

If we experience financial collapse in this country, which would most likely also mean financial collapse of the world, what will gold truly be worth? Or would barter be better?

There have been literally 100s of financial collapses in history. Gold always holds its value and paper money always fails.

OTOH, no one has ever been trapped on a deserted island with gold, bread and a stranger.

To each his own...but those that know their history can see what's coming.

[fr_freak]

OTOH, no one has ever been trapped on a deserted island with gold, bread and a stranger.

Really? You're absolutely sure about that? Well, let me tell you a story, then. It all began with a 3 hour tour...