I think of metals like this. Who would have a need for them and what would you want in exchange for them? I used to collect old silver coins along with gold and silver jewelry and back in the late 90's I cashed it all in for better than the market value because I went with fair dealers at the time. The coin guy was big on having silver for an eventual collapse of the dollar (I bet he's still sitting on a pile). I used the money quickly and so it retained it's value for paying bills or what have you
Now, the big problem with using metals like gold and silver during a SHTF situation is that they will be taken at the same inflated black market rate as any other currency. Metals other than perhaps copper, brass and lead, will be best stashed away until a stable currency takes hold, if it ever does and it's not some digital currency. Otherwise the government will confiscate gold and silver like they have in the past, even basic commodities that are considered "hoarding".
Basically, I don't think that PMs are the answer and that they might even take your case of toilet paper and baby wipes because your are hoarding, just don't expect them to distribute it to anyone who really needs it.
Now, the big problem with using metals like gold and silver during a SHTF situation is that they will be taken at the same inflated black market rate as any other currency. Metals other than perhaps copper, brass and lead, will be best stashed away until a stable currency takes hold, if it ever does and it's not some digital currency. Otherwise the government will confiscate gold and silver like they have in the past, even basic commodities that are considered "hoarding".
Basically, I don't think that PMs are the answer and that they might even take your case of toilet paper and baby wipes because your are hoarding, just don't expect them to distribute it to anyone who really needs it.
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