The shtf barter system.

[TacticalTaco]

I have everything I need. Im not trading anything. Your best bet over all would be to stay away from me and mine. Cause im paranoid enough as it is.

I could give up a roll of TP or maybe some asprin. That stuff will be gold.

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[no clever name]

On a serious note...it would probably be much like the ODT. It's only worth what someone is willing to barter for it.

Nope couldn't possibly work like that, if it did over half the people you meet would need a cash value before they could trade.

 

[captdave77]

I stock up on Playboy and booze. I should be able to get whatever I need.

 

[blgreggjr]

I have access to a cat4 arms room and 14 Abrams a2 sepv2 tanks.

 

[willr1]

I stock up on Playboy and booze. I should be able to get whatever I need.

alcohol will be a very good trade commodity as it can be used as an antiseptic, pain management/anesthesia etc

 

[Boxer101]

I've heard 22 ammo will be the new money before, but why 22 not 9mm or 762x39, either of which is more practical for everyday use in that scenario; especially the x39 which can be used for self defense or hunting deer etc.

my thought there is .22 is probably the most common ammo around. Its been used since the mid 1800's. Great for small game which will be plentiful to hunt than deer. Joe average may have a box of 50 rounds of this and that, but more likely to have a couple hundred .22. So its more common of a unit to trade with. But you still need to find two parties that have a product to exchange and a need/willingness to trade.

 

[ATLEMT]

Anything medical, especially insulin if you can keep it cold. Benadryl and epinephrine would be worth alot too

 

[heyitsshane]

Small livestock. You can kill a squirrel with that .22 and eat once, get a few good laying hens and you're in omelettes as long as you need them.

 

[Chris Mac]

Grains, beans, rice, etc - food staples. These are easy to store in 5 gallon food grade buckets - sealed in side in mylar bags.

Ammo - it all depends on what is still being manufactured, depends on the type of SHTF event. Pretty plentiful down south, but up in the north east I have family members who scream in horror if they see a gun or a .45 round. I suspect they'll pay through the nose for that stuff later if it's even available up there.

Medicines, antibiotics and medical supplies (including dentistry).

Clothing.

Produce - fruits/vegetables.

I have a list of tradable stuff a mile long. Typical stuff - lighters, tobacco, dental stuff, reading glasses, safety razors/blades, pocket knives, alchohol (basic and premium). Specialty stuff - medical, manual fuel transfer pumps, well pumps, parts, etc.

 

[dunkel]

I've heard 22 ammo will be the new money before, but why 22 not 9mm or 762x39, either of which is more practical for everyday use in that scenario; especially the x39 which can be used for self defense or hunting deer etc.

I would imagine that anyone who has a 9mm or a 7.62x39 also has a .22 in the safe or closet...but the opposite is probably not true. Literally 10's of millions of .22s have been sold over the years, if not 100's of millions.

However...I'm not completely sold on the idea of trading someone the means with which they can kill me if they are so inclined. Toilet paper would probably be a coveted item. When we hit the grocery store, I always try to pick up some prep stuff and that almost always includes...wait for it...wet wipes. Yup, wet wipes.