Gold isn't going to do me a lot of good when I need ammo. Or a saw. Or a shovel.
It's a timing thing, solid tools and objects may not appreciate in value in our normal world but may skyrocket in the post-apocalyptic, where trading gold around will be a hassle to find people who see worth in it.
Skills, knowledge, self-improvement give the most dividends. Then tools and supplies (which includes defense and ammo). If you've got a lot of excess, metals seem better than other stores of value.
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tankingwrong ago
Gold isn't going to do me a lot of good when I need ammo. Or a saw. Or a shovel.
It's a timing thing, solid tools and objects may not appreciate in value in our normal world but may skyrocket in the post-apocalyptic, where trading gold around will be a hassle to find people who see worth in it.
MrPancake ago
Agreed. I have a little in the event I run across a (((trader))); but most goes into ammo and supplies.
prairie ago
Skills, knowledge, self-improvement give the most dividends. Then tools and supplies (which includes defense and ammo). If you've got a lot of excess, metals seem better than other stores of value.