[Smokin' Joe]

Weapons prices have skyrocketed. A used Kalashnikov that sold for $100 before the Samarra bombing now sells for $150. The price for a 9mm Browning handgun has gone up from $800 to $1,200.

Pity they can't sell rifles mail order....At $150.00

That said, their actions seem prudent in my estimation. Everyone should have a little extra for unforseen events.

[sono]

I see a bright future for Wal-Mart!

[Jack Black]

Weapons prices have skyrocketed. A used Kalashnikov that sold for $100 before the Samarra bombing now sells for $150. The price for a 9mm Browning handgun has gone up from $800 to $1,200. Interesting the difference in prices here. AK's go for around $300, HiPowers used are maybe $400.

[TET1968]

That said, their actions seem prudent in my estimation. Everyone should have a little extra for unforseen events.

I agree,
In addition to a cell phone and wi-fi laptop, both of which may be temporarily down, a Manhattan resident might have been wise to have stocked:

1 standard telephone and at least one telephone jack.
Candles
Assorted batteries
Cash & coin currency
Water
First aid kit
Can foods
Pet food
Toilet paper
A box of large "Salvage" bags.
Ample prescribed medicines
Portable radio/TV (battery operated)
Sirius Sat. portable radio.
A bottle of Vodka and a manual on how to steal a boat.