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after the crash200 Items You Can Barter After The Collapse
...Consumer debt is at an all-time high due to inflation and our proclivity to accumulate debt for Christmas. Barter may prove helpful after the crash that is predicted to hit next year...
Imagine a scenario where cash has become worthless. It could be
hyperinflation, where it takes a wheelbarrow of cash to buy a loaf of bread. Or
it could a devastating act of terrorism such as a bioweapon or an EMP that sets
the country back 100 years. Whatever the cause, there could come a day when our
money becomes useless.
And it won't necessarily be a nationwide disaster that causes
this to happen. In a local disaster such as a powerful hurricane or earthquake,
the power will be out which means the banks will be closed. And if they don't
reopen, there won't be enough cash to go around.
In any of the above scenarios, people will be forced to barter
with one another until power is restored or a suitable currency emerges. In
case that ever happens, it's a good idea to have a wide assortment of barter
items. That way if someone has something you need, you're more likely to
already have something they need...
200 Items You Can Barter After The Collapse
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What are the best
barter items to stockpile?
Food is the second
most important bartering item you can stockpile. As with water, every human
needs food to survive. The biggest issue with food will be spoilage, so don’t
spend too much time thinking about fresh greens and gallons of milk. Focus your
attention on calorie-dense and processed foods that can last years.
The term barter is
defined by Merriam-Webster as the exchange of goods, services, or commodities.
Bartering dates back
thousands of years and was the primary form of trade until currency was
implemented. When we think of it, it sounds like such ancient practice— after
all, we’re living in the age of digital innovation and unbelievable
technological advancements. Nearly 92% of modern currency is
not handled in physical coins or bills anymore, but rather digitally, such as
through cell phones, credit cards, and crypto.
But believe it or not, bartering is not just a thing of the past. During the Great Depression bartering was popular because people didn’t have money. In our present day, it’s widely used in the farming and homesteading industry as well as within prisons. Now that our world is faced with widespread unemployment and the possibility of a massive recession, it should come as no surprise that bartering could begin to resurface as a common way of life until the economic situation normalizes.
The best bartering items for any disaster situation are food,
water, and medical supplies. Everyday necessities will also be highly sought
after for trade.
In a post-collapse world, the most valuable items will be things
that other people are likely to not have enough of. In this article, we’ll
discuss what those high-value bartering items are and how you can use them to
barter when the time comes.
Most
Wanted Bartering Items
·
The best bartering items are those that are needed by many and
in high demand. Many of these items will be the same for everyone, but
high-value bartering items can vary depending on location. For example, furs
and thick coats might be of higher value if you’re in the middle of an Alaskan
winter when SHTF than they would be in Florida in July.
·
Ask yourself what your neighbors are most likely to run out of
first when disaster strikes. Stock up on those items as well as the items on
this list.
·
It should go without saying, but make sure you have enough of
all of these items for yourself before you start stockpiling for bartering.
1. Water
·
Water is the most essential item that can be used for bartering
when SHTF. The average person can only last between 3 and 7 days without water.
It’s essential for staying hydrated and maintaining hygiene, and anyone trying
to grow crops or keep livestock will need a lot of it to keep operating.
·
Desperate people will trade just about anything in exchange for
clean water, which is why it’s one of the most valuable items you could
possibly have stocked up for a
SHTF scenario.
·
If you live in an area with a lot of rainfall, consider
collecting rainwater in barrels. If you live in a drier area, you can buy large
jugs of water and stack them wherever you have space in your home or in a
protected structure like a shed on your property.
·
If you want to really expand your bartering power, invest in a
water filtration system that will allow you to filter rainwater, groundwater,
and water from local streams and lakes. Similarly, you can stock up on water purification
tablets,
desalination kits, and water filters to barter.
·
Here’s an article to help you store your water
long-term.
2. Food
·
In disaster situations, food is one of the first things to
disappear as supply chains halt and people are left scrambling at the grocery
stores. Once the shelves are empty, people will be desperate to feed their
families.
·
If you want to be a successful barterer, stockpile high-demand,
nutrient-dense, and non-perishable food items. This means items like canned
foods, dried rice and beans, powdered milk, protein powder, and MREs. Here’s a list of survival
foods that
may be useful for bartering.
·
If you have the ability and space to grow fresh food, stock up
on seeds like carrots, wheat, and potatoes that you can harvest and trade. Even
if you end up not being able to grow the produce yourself, the seeds will be
valuable bartering items themselves.
·
In the same vein, if you have room for a chicken coop on your
property, now would be a good time to start raising chickens. They will help
your garden thrive and their eggs will be incredibly valuable for bartering in
a post-collapse world.
·
3. Medical Supplies
·
In any disaster situation, medical supplies will be in high
demand because with disaster often comes injuries and medical emergencies. And
as time goes on, medical supplies will continue to be necessary as your fellow
post-collapse citizens need to treat injuries, prevent infection, and care for
sick loved ones.
·
If you can stockpile medical supplies, you’ll be able to barter
for just about anything you need. Here’s a list of some of the most valuable
medical supplies:
https://www.survivaljunkies.com/best-bartering-items/
https://crisisequipped.com/items-to-barter-when-shtf/
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5 comments:
Lesson learned: Keep PLENTY OF BEER on hand!
Tried inquiring via our local Neighbors site if any barter groups existed; apparently, only on Facebook & as you know, we won't support that communist Zuckerberg!
Zuckerberg of FB is a communist:
-Wants to name his 1st born after Mao
-Has 10 Communist Chinese on his board
-funded $300 million to anti-American-Conservative groups
-Censored conservative stories including the Hunter laptop story
This is why I won’t support this rat!
Does anyone barter? We do & find it rewarding & helpful for our own self reliance.
This is a foreign concept to most young people; few are taught to think outside the box.
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