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To: V_TWIN

I’ve been considering purchasing precious metals for a while now, any suggestions?

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Small denominations/coins. Bear in mind that as an individual when you buy you are buying at ‘retail’ and selling at ‘wholesale’. Basically 10 - 15% above spot and at best 15 - 20% below spot, respectively. That is a rule of thumb. Diamond always tries to piggy back in such times and they are a dreadful ‘investment’, as diamond prices are largely due to artificial scarcity and limited production.

I am told that such things as ammunition, spices etc. would be better barter goods in a real collapse. I repeat what I have heard, not vouching for it.


4 posted on 11/20/2012 7:50:01 AM PST by Psalm 144 (For Chicken Little the sky is always falling.)
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To: Psalm 144

Thanks for the help.


5 posted on 11/20/2012 8:09:44 AM PST by V_TWIN (obama=where there's smoke, there's mirrors)
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To: Psalm 144

One thread I saw, from a real life shtf experience showed that
butane to refill lighters was in high demand. People would risk their lives to get to this guy and trade food for a bic refill.


6 posted on 11/20/2012 8:10:48 AM PST by jonose
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