[elcid1970]

But those in Germany who had gold took their gold across the border & purchased Swiss francs which had fungible value anywhere in Europe.

Real question: how do U.S. holders of gold turn it into food, fuel, & other essentials? I don’t know, but I believe silver U.S. cartwheels can be far more easily exchanged for those things than gold. Thoughts?

[yorkiemom]

Real question: how do U.S. holders of gold turn it into food, fuel, & other essentials? I don’t know, but I believe silver U.S. cartwheels can be far more easily exchanged for those things than gold. Thoughts?

Those with foresight - and cash - did ok in Germany. Here too, I suppose. I'm lacking the foresight - where to invest? Switzerland again? They DID stay out of the Euro fiasco.

I wish I know. I can buy only so many preps....

I have silver because I figure it will buy a loaf of bread. While gold would buy a house. (Those swiss gold bars weren't around when I was buying - the ones that break off into gram sections).

[RKBA Democrat]

I think that relative to silver, gold is overpriced.

Keep in mind that PMs are what you should buy AFTER you have a long term supply of food, ammo, water, and other essentials taken care of. While both are important, preserving you and your families life is more important than preserving your wealth.