October 31st, 2020
4minute read
When you think of the word survival, what comes to mind?
If youre serious about being prepared, there is seemingly no end to the list.
Survival isnt always about getting out of the woods.
And in many of these cases, your money might be worthless.
Thats where barter comes in, and its making quite the comeback of late.
At its core, barter is trading.
Its part science and part art.
If they think the trade is fair, youre in business.
How Does Barter Work?
Farmer Joe has a dairy farm.
Obviously, this is a case where the entire economic system hasnt collapsed!
She is not, however, a fan of butchering.
Not all barter involves an ongoing agreement; in fact, its usually more of a one-off.
They may work out a trade.
Thats the best part of bartering the worth of an item is dictated by the people in the trade.
The flexible and even private nature of bartering opens up unlimited possibilities.
What Can You Use for Barter?
In a disaster situation, the worth of things shifts.
Small minibar-sized bottles of alcohol also have several uses and will go sky-high in value.
Some folks will offer things for sale or trade, and thats the easiest place to start.
The more you set up for barter now, the better off youll be later.
You never know, and its always good to be prepared!
