A friend of mine's great grandparents bought 200 acres of land with a house for six pieces of silver during the depression. That land has been passed down for generations and is now a homestead. They have no idea how much the silver weighed but I'd like to know.
Loved this segment. I, too, believe in the power of precious metals particularly silver and in smaller denominations. I’ve always believed in its pier as a long term investment and as a hedge against inflation. As a Southerner, I’ll never forget the worthlessness of the Confederate bills. I look at the US dollar the same way especially now. My late husband believed the US dollar would never lose its value. I, however, am not so trusting after watching the antics of this Administration. Take care Patriots.
@@bruceforster3709 I do the same as well, Im limited on my funds so I only able to pick up between 2-3 oz a month as well, and my I say it add up very quick over time, 2 oz become 24 in a years time and 240 in 10 years time, and some silver is better then no silver. Be safe out there. take care
Stacking precious metals is vital but I would seriously encourage others to look into WHY gold/silver were used as a medium of exchange for several millennia. One thing to burn into your mind is to know the difference between money and currency.
Thanks Sootch! I'm right there with you my friend. We met at the VA 2A rally a back in 19. Thanks for coming up here, luckily we've been able to at least temporarily, reverse the trend here in the Commonwealth. Have a blessed new year, from our family to yours! Maranatha!
Many people in my generation (im 31) are caught up in day trading, swing trading, cryptos, NFTs. I am not one of them. Two places I put my income: back into my growing business, and gold and some silver. GREAT vid. Thank you!
Started stacking silver back in January and I have a feeling it's going to pay off in the end. I'm not looking to get rich but I want to be able to pass something down to my sons and if needed a valuable commodity to trade with if our Fiat currency goes to complete hell. I've picked up a little gold but mainly sticking to silver. For people getting that are interested in getting started just pick up a few 1oz rounds here and there, just make sure to hold onto it and never let it go. It's amazing how quickly you can stack if you budget properly. At first I kinda over did it getting a little wrapped in FOMO (fear of missing out) so make sure to pace yourself accordingly to your budget.
I have done the same thing, for the same reasons as you. Great minds think alike. 😁 Being an Englishman, I'm buying silver Britannia's and the occasional gold half sovereign from our Royal Mint. Gold to share the Prepper ideals across the pond.
@@robhunt-watts8908 Greetings from the Pacific NW of the USA. I find it rather interesting that countries often level a VAT on silver but not on gold. That sounds a lot like those in power not wanting to place a VAT on the metal of their choice but taxing silver seems to be OK to them. What is your thought on this and does it affect your choice of metal?
@@edb3877 I have just begun stacking. I buy mostly silver at the moment as we are preppers and a "currency" that can replace paper & electronic money may become a necessity. Look at Venezuela, for instance. In Britain we have a pernicious inheritance tax, or death duties. Coins of the realm are exempt this so my young 'uns will not pay tax on them. I'm still learning..
@@robhunt-watts8908 Agreed, Rob. I started stacking silver in 2010 for these same reasons. I've built a good sized stack and am now focusing on stacking gold. For no particular reason, I figured that a 100:1 ratio of silver ounces to gold ounces would be good to stack. I am about 5 ozs. of gold short of that goal right now but am not sure what I will do once I hit that number. It's good that there is a significant benefit to coins of the realm, so buying them for your sons makes really good sense. Still learning? Yes, so am I after doing this for the past 11+ years. I used to be pretty good at math and when I look at how the US Gov and Fed manage the US$, I am shocked at their lack of competence. Throughout history, many countries have abused and eventually destroyed their national currency. In ancient times, this was done by adding lead and zinc to the silver coins and copper to the gold coins. Merchants were quick to discover this, so reduced the buying power of these newer coins. In modern times, they simply print a lot more paper currency but the end result is the same... a debauched currency. Everyday people are the ones who suffer most from these financial games, so it is up to us to protect ourselves as best we can from government financial incompetence. I am not picking on any individual or party in this because all of them have either done their share of it or refused to address these issues when they got elected. We can't afford to waste time on recriminations, though. What we need are positive actions to protect ourselves and those whom we love. I do this in a number of ways but stacking and prepping are high on my to-do list.
I started stacking silver right before covid then I saw how manipulation of the silver and gold market are so I stopped. I also recognize that in a shtf world ,no one is trading a can of beans for a shiny coin or vice versa. And if there was ever a true economic collapse the global world order would shift but still be run gov't with military capabilities . Not to mention if you try to sell your precious metals back to the dealer that won't take it at spot price
I'm prepper stacker myself, and I firmly believe that by the time I retire in 2035........I won't be able to count on Social Security or even my traditional IRA investments. What will cover the gap.........precious metals, if you can't afford Gold..........buy Silver, @ 20-30 an ounce, its a bargain. I believe in this quote "Fiat currency always eventually returns to its intrinsic value--zero."
Good Morning from the land of ice and snow Everyone! It is widely understood in the precious metals stacker community that fourteen 1964 and earlier dimes equal one ounce of silver in melt value. It is an excellent way to have fractional amounts. I started early in life in stacking junk silver. I would go to the bank and exchange $10.00 cash for two rolls of dimes, take them home and go through them. Pick out the 1964 and earlier dimes and replace with 1965 and later ones and repeat. I also did this with quarters, half dollars and silver dollars. This method is a great way to get started.
I have a couple silver dollars my grandmother gave me, and they are dated 1920! I also have an antique silver horn made by the famous Micheal York & Son, that was dated to about 1905. I found it in the attic of the house they bought in 1947, after immigrating to the USA. They thought it was just junk left by the previous owner.
Very well done. I agree with silver! When it comes to being more rare that it is above ground but below it is way less rare than gold. Silver hedges well against everything due to how likely it is to be used as you mentioned in so many industries! Awesome work, love the collection!
Bullion coins are an absolute must for practical and economic reasons. Digital money is no better than paper money in a high or hyper inflation situation !!!
Yeah, I'm not sold on this. Right now, taking a gemstone ring in to a 'gold buyer' and they'll offer gold value for it, but nothing for the gem at all. Same with the jewelers in town, just silver/gold value of a necklace. They offer to return the gemstone but aren't interested in it at all.
There exist different kinds of shtf.. what if the shtf is gonna be like the 1930s great Depression? Then Gold and Silver would be a real Lifesaver to live comfortably trough that chaos decade..
This guy really has your best interest in mind! The one thing everybody wants I'm a crisis situation, is gold and silver! Forget about food water and whiskey,... It's gold and silver that you need! I would like to thank Scottsdale mint for sponsoring this video! Lol! Whee!!!!
I totally appreciate your advice. I also have watched that scenario play out in many cowboy movies. It does not take a secondary education to see this is a great idea.
The only precious metals I invested in are Brass, lead, copper, chromium and depleted uranium. Those metals and a few chemicals have gone up in value 400% Self defense, food on the table is priceless in other words I would trade a squirrel for a gold, silver or platinum coin. In Bosnia a 1kg keg of propane wasn’t even traded for its weight in gold.
@@bobjones9727 It's definitely better than any other over the counter antibiotic/antiviral I can think of. Besides certain fish antibiotics that is. Compared to other antibiotic substances it's also a lot easier to store since honey and garlic require some infrastructure but for colloidal silver you just need a battery, wire, container, 1 oz .999 fine silver and some clean water.
@M. O. Yeah but you should be careful because sometimes sterling silver is allowed with unsafe metals but as long as it's from a reputable source it's probably safe seeing as how a lot of metal cookware was made with sterling silver
Colloidal silver was on the bandage covering my hip replacement incision while I was recovering in the hospital. So it's not such a "crude" antibiotic!
Gold is the means of exchange between nations, silver is the means of exchange between individuals. It's a good idea to have some gold and silver. Buy it for the lowest premium possible. Bars have a lower premium than coins. 1/4 & 1/2 oz coins have a higher premium than 1 oz coins. Some states don't charge sales tax on coins that are legal tender and some will. Don't pay the tax if you don't have to. Don't spend money you can't do without on gold and silver. Talk to your local coin shop about what they sell. If they are selling Canada Maple Leafs or UK Britannia's buy them instead of America Eagles. They have a lower premium. Pay with cash at the coin shop and wire transfers for online purchases to get the lowest premium. Don't tell people you have gold or silver and get a safe. Hide it somewhere behind a bunch of stuff.
Great video! Unfortunately so many Americans don't know anything about prepping or the importance of precious metals. Those people (many whom are millenials and younger) who have everything in digital format including crypto, are going to be left in the dark when we finally are in the ultimate shtf scenario.
Here is a thought. American pennies 1982 and older are 95% copper. Anything 1983 and newer are a little over 2% copper. Go through your pennies and keep the 95% ones and throw the rest on the ground. They changed the metal compound because it was costing more than a cent to produce them. Now they are mostly zinc. Same concept of precious metal value increasing. Save them it’s proven by date of coin the metal content
That’s true, so weigh them if you want to go through the trouble. I’m really looking for a 1983 copper pennie. Very rare and possible to find one still in circulation. I weigh ever 1983 I come across. Can get 5000 for it.
@@tacticaltacocat Just weigh them, a copper 82 should weigh in at 3.1-3.2 grams a non copper 82 weighs in at 1.555 grams, weighing is the easiest way to tell.
People keep saying metal is worthless during SHTG clearly don’t understand what it is. Silver and gold is MONEY during a financial collapse EVERYONE needs money because the currency has died. It is a proof of past labor and energy. The ULTIMATE form of wealth. You can only store so much food because it goes bad.
I understand the face value of Constitutional silver (junk silver), is $1.40 equals 1 ounce of silver, 70 cents equals a half ounce of silver and 35 cents equals a quarter ounce of silver.
Love the Scottsdale Mint and their precious metal offerings. I see some people whining in the comments that you can't eat metals, well it's just as important to have food, ammunition, and fruit/vegetable seeds stockpiled too. In a SHTF situation anything of life-saving importance can be used for bartering, and silver/gold are very important for bartering too.
I like to keep silver shot or silver slivers in my collection also. It is much more easily divisible relative to 1, 5, or 10 ounce coins/bars and definitely easier then trying to divide a kilo bar for a small purchase.
Precious metals are not an investment but rather a hedge against inflation to protect your wealth. A silver quarter back in 1964 could buy you a loaf of bread. The same 1964 silver quarter has value (right now about $4.07/silver quarter) to still buy a loaf of bread at todays prices.
I personally don't see any value in precious metals post SHTF. I would place a much higher value in barter items with actual, obvious utility like food, medicine, tools, seeds, livestock, fabric -- stuff that folks actually **need**. Plus, if we are talking post SHTF, then the value of precious metals will vary widely since there is no coordinated financial market to track spot price and likely no way to communicate it in a timely manner; everyone you try to trade with will likely value it differently. You come to me with gold or silver wanting to trade for food/medicine, I'll ask you to come back later with something of value. That being said, I can see precious metals being used to transport wealth if you have to relocate a long distance, but you are gambling that there is someone at your destination who values it reasonably close to all the stuff you traded it for from where you departed.
Silver and Gold have been money for over five thousand years. When the dust settles AFTER shtf, it will be good to have some precious metals to barter with when things normalize. Don't blow all your cash but have some silver in your safe.
@@jbloun911 It is certainly a time-tested strategy for transporting excess wealth across a collapse to an eventual recovery. For the vast majority of us with relatively limited means, it is difficult to justify putting money into gold & silver over durable goods, tools, supplies and shelf-stable food.
Precious metal was always a good hedge. If you assume we will always have an infrastructure then metal has value. However IMO things have changed or at the very least we are approaching territory we have never seen before. Many items we take for granted are becoming hard to find. Bottom line: If food or other necessary life sustaining commodities were scarce or unobtainable, would you trade a wheel barrel full of your food and preps for a wheel barrel of silver eagles? If you did, what do you do next? Find someone who wants it and is willing to give up their food and supplies? The real value will be the amount of preps in general you have on hand when everything shuts down. Money, gold and silver will be useless and therefore worthless. A simple $20 Sawyer Mini water filter will have great value if you can find one because we all need clean water no matter how much metal and cash we have. So IMO use you cash and metal to buy what you need now. Enough is never enough.
Here's an idea for the gold and silver hoarders. When it comes time you can't buy food and other preps you can always melt down your precious metal and make bullets! They will probably be useful.
Buy your precious metals at local coin shows or local coin/bullion stores. Buying on-line leaves an electronic trail that the government or hackers can follow right to your address. Pay with cash and conceal your purchases in a backpack, purse, briefcase, or messenger pouch, before leaving the coin show. Ops Sec is very important. Securely store all items because if they are stolen, your insurance company my not reimburse you for the cost.
It's funny how many people on here are wearing blinders and see everything as all or nothing. The most valuable thing in SHTF is land, followed by the ability to defend yourself. People think their going to bug out if things get bad. Bug out and go where? Anywhere you could go and survive is already inhabited and they don't want strangers coming in and putting a strain on THEIR RESORCES. Land, weapons, ammo, tools, food, precious metals, medicines and education are all of equal importance.
If we never get to a full SHTF (which is the most likely scenario) you will be glad you stacked metals. Best savings account ever. Fiat in your bank account is so easily spent…once u convert that fiat to metals, you can liquidate it very easily but u wont want too. Trust me, u will save 10X what u would have saved in cash and in less time too.
Love the theme and quality of this video, so thanks for that. I do have a couple of minor quibbles, though, that are not meant to criticize but to inform: 1) the $1 coin you picked up while talking about "Morgan dollars" was not a Morgan dollar but was a Peace dollar, which was minted after WW-I ended; and 2) the "Mercury" dime was actually called "Winged Liberty" by the US Mint. I know that the term "Mercury dime" is commonly used to describe these 10 cent coins and everyone knows what is meant when this is said. Still, some might not know the genuine name for these coins and it is good to know such things when getting into silver collecting. Like you, I see the need to own some tangible assets and really like owning silver and now some gold. Both metals have their uses and can serve different purposes. For me, prepping is all about having as many options as possible for handling the problems that can come up in hard times. Because of this, I also stack food, water, and a lot of other things that would be of use during hard times. Hard times will come and there is no doubt of that because they always seem to come at some point. We can't know when they will come, only that they will and have throughout human history. It is better to be prepared than not and that's my bottom line on prepping. Cash is good too. I realize that it can disappear due to high inflation or government edict but at the same time, cash is the answer to many problems during hard times, especially at the beginning. I would much rather spend cash for my daily needs than silver. I'd rather save the silver until only it is accepted in trade. That time very well could come at some point, thanks in large part to the tremendous abuse that the US Gov has heaped upon our currency. Massive borrowing, spending, and printing only have ONE possible conclusion and that is the destruction of the value of the currency. National leaders have tried this for a very long time now and it has never worked in any but the very shortest of terms. Even the ancient Romans fell prey to this via adding lead and zinc to their silver coins and copper to their gold coins. This was quickly spotted by shrewd merchants who promptly devalued what these "new" coins could buy. Today, trillions of extra dollars are printed above what is needed for the efficient exchange of goods and services. The markets have only one way to handle all these extra dollars and that is to devalue them via rising prices. We are seeing the initial wave of that effect, especially in food and energy prices, which the US Gov very conveniently excludes from the CPI. If they did, inflation would always be a lot higher than the amount they are willing to admit is happening. They know that if this were common knowledge, it would make them and their policies look as bad as they really are and not as good as they would like us to believe. They have hidden the amount of inflation and unemployment in the US for a long time now but that time seems to be ending. When, not if, it does, there will be a lot of very angry people out there who have finally found the truth of their situation.
@@annking1576 Probably so, Ann, but we do not know when that will happen. My guess (and it is only a guess) is that this could occur sometime in 2023. Even then, cash is likely to be good for a while even when FedCoin, or whatever they call the new digi-currency, becomes available. The US Gov will allow cash to be used until the bugs have been worked out of the new all-digital system. Once that happens, then there probably will be a date set by which all outstanding cash will be redeemable in FedCoin. After that, the US Gov may or may not redeem cash, at their option. This is in line with previous changes in the US currency. Not that they *have* to follow the historical norm but that's the most reasonable thing to do to minimize the problems that are sure to occur. I am sure that the US Gov and Fed would like this changeover to be as smooth as possible, so as to not stampede the sheeple.
While we all should hold some Au/Ag, it will be an ugly day indeed if we need to use it for trading. Let's hope we never have to use it and we simply pass it along to our next generations; but first make sure that generation knows the importance of Au/Ag in a SHTF scenario.
@Adam in Alaska That is one perspective. I'll continue to use fiat until it is no longer acceptable or worth much. Holding physical metals for now and continue to stack. It is not the right time to use it yet for me.
@@kiltedsasquatch3693 Silver and gold are only useful if an economy still exists (IE, some sort of fiat is still in circulation). You liquidate some of the metal to buy fiat in which to buy what you want. Precious metal is not numerous enough to be used as fiat. Even historically it was cut with other metals or lower cost like copper was used because the value of silver and gold is too high for daily transactions and cannot be tested for purity easily. In reality, when fiat is unusable, precious metals will simultaneously become worthless as people will just be killing for what they want. There is a lot of survival myths like this. For example the belief that you should buy common calibers because you can resupply, when in reality common calibers will be the first to be used up, or the idea that you should stockpile your enemy's weapons when in reality if you can grab any supplies like their ammunition, you likely can also get their weapon at the same time and vice versa. Other myths are the idea that an emergency situation meansa you can do anything you want when in reality even in disasters, there will still always be some sort of government authority over watching which is why overt stuff like camo uniforms, rifles, and plate carriers don't have nearly as much value as concealment systems.
@@DaveSmith-cp5kj there will always be an economy, just a matter of what it looks like... Look at what they are using as currency in Venezuela 🇻🇪. It's gold&Silver.
When covid first hit, most fast food places would not take cash, wanted exact change only, or more so credit cards. Did not want to handle dirty money...
If it's just a year or two it's one thing. But if country fall for years or decades then only few will survive if they can adapt and form a small community or group and I believe we will see the day a handshake will be trusted and a man's reputation will be recognized.and your word will get u credit
Precious metals gold silver brass lead steel That can all be taken away but it has to be backed up with knowledge great video brother thank you for sharing your knowledge and expertise and hello from Detroit Michigan brother 👋 MERRY CHRISTMAS AND GOD-BLESS
Great video, I agree everyone should have part of their cash in silver and gold. Hope we never need it, but it is easier to sleep at night with it available. Go Brandon!
I should of known you where a stacker as well . You should come and stop by the stacking community some time . Suggestion salivatemetal Sunday night and Tuesday night live streams . Scottsdale mint is my number 1
Played with my Scottsdale silver nugget while I watched this. That been said I wouldn’t stack Scottsdale silver if you’re wanting to get into silver stacking. Scottsdale puts a high premium on their products. Get the cheapest silver you can get like generic silver rounds and bars. The reason I have a Scottsdale nugget is because I think it looks cool and old western. But the rest of my silver is generic silver and silver eagles.
I love crypto etc but having actual value on hand you can hold touch and trade it’s hard to argue against ! I understand how vulnerable my online investments are it’s frightening
If I'm bleeding, I will reach for a band-aid. If I am hungry, I will reach for a can of soup. If I am in danger, I will reach for a gun. If I am cold, I will reach for a box of matches. If SHTF, I can't think of many reasons I would ever reach for gold or silver over other commodities.
Love the video, but you should not encourage people to handle new silver barehanded. It can end up toning and tarnishing due to the oils on skin. It is yours to do with as you please, of course, but people new to silver should know that it will tarnish from handling unlike gold. The 90% silver has already been circulated, so it is not an issue there. Thanks again for a great video.
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A friend of mine's great grandparents bought 200 acres of land with a house for six pieces of silver during the depression. That land has been passed down for generations and is now a homestead. They have no idea how much the silver weighed but I'd like to know.
Wow! Thanks for sharing that story!
Would be awesome to see those bars for sure!
I'd imagine those six pieces were silver dollars. A silver dollar is roughly 25grams of silver, just under one troy ounce.
Lies
100 oz. bars
Loved this segment. I, too, believe in the power of precious metals particularly silver and in smaller denominations. I’ve always believed in its pier as a long term investment and as a hedge against inflation. As a Southerner, I’ll never forget the worthlessness of the Confederate bills. I look at the US dollar the same way especially now. My late husband believed the US dollar would never lose its value. I, however, am not so trusting after watching the antics of this Administration. Take care Patriots.
I think that ship has sailed and we just don't know it yet.
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@@watchandpray8918 You meant the SHIP?
@@littlehummingbird1015 😖😊 Ya think?
I too, am nw buying Silver. I'm on a LOW Social Security income, but have comitted t buyin two Ounces per Month. believe that is money WELL spent!
@@bruceforster3709 I do the same as well, Im limited on my funds so I only able to pick up between 2-3 oz a month as well, and my I say it add up very quick over time, 2 oz become 24 in a years time and 240 in 10 years time, and some silver is better then no silver. Be safe out there. take care
“Gold is money， everything else is credit”.
----JP Morgan
Stacking precious metals is vital but I would seriously encourage others to look into WHY gold/silver were used as a medium of exchange for several millennia. One thing to burn into your mind is to know the difference between money and currency.
hello bada. please help me understand. why were they used? and what is the difference? thanks
Thanks Sootch! I'm right there with you my friend. We met at the VA 2A rally a back in 19. Thanks for coming up here, luckily we've been able to at least temporarily, reverse the trend here in the Commonwealth. Have a blessed new year, from our family to yours! Maranatha!
Silver is my favorite, but brass and lead are also precious metals in shtf situations.
I have a lot of brass and Lead but it's all conjoined to each other for the time being. Also, I won't recover the lead once separated.
I see what you did there😉
Copper too
Lol 😆
@@CoinsAndCapsaicin lol
You are the reason I got into silver last year and I thank you for getting me prepared for whatever may happen.
You're one of the few preppers that seems to understand the value of holding some of your wealth in "real money". Thank you!
If you don’t hold it, you don’t own it.
@@HarrisonCountyStudio Yes, and if we don't protect it we won't be able to keep it.
Or you build your wealth up through investment to the point inflation doesn't eat it all up
Thanks for the Shoutout Sootch! Silver is real money and the world will remember that eventually!
Many people in my generation (im 31) are caught up in day trading, swing trading, cryptos, NFTs. I am not one of them. Two places I put my income: back into my growing business, and gold and some silver. GREAT vid. Thank you!
Started stacking silver back in January and I have a feeling it's going to pay off in the end. I'm not looking to get rich but I want to be able to pass something down to my sons and if needed a valuable commodity to trade with if our Fiat currency goes to complete hell. I've picked up a little gold but mainly sticking to silver.
For people getting that are interested in getting started just pick up a few 1oz rounds here and there, just make sure to hold onto it and never let it go. It's amazing how quickly you can stack if you budget properly. At first I kinda over did it getting a little wrapped in FOMO (fear of missing out) so make sure to pace yourself accordingly to your budget.
I have done the same thing, for the same reasons as you.
Great minds think alike. 😁
Being an Englishman, I'm buying silver Britannia's and the occasional gold half sovereign from our Royal Mint.
Gold to share the Prepper ideals across the pond.
@@robhunt-watts8908 Greetings from the Pacific NW of the USA. I find it rather interesting that countries often level a VAT on silver but not on gold.
That sounds a lot like those in power not wanting to place a VAT on the metal of their choice but taxing silver seems to be OK to them. What is
your thought on this and does it affect your choice of metal?
@@edb3877 I have just begun stacking. I buy mostly silver at the moment as we are preppers and a "currency" that can replace paper & electronic money may become a necessity. Look at Venezuela, for instance.
In Britain we have a pernicious inheritance tax, or death duties. Coins of the realm are exempt this so my young 'uns will not pay tax on them.
I'm still learning..
@@robhunt-watts8908 Agreed, Rob. I started stacking silver in 2010 for these same reasons. I've built a good sized stack and am now
focusing on stacking gold. For no particular reason, I figured that a 100:1 ratio of silver ounces to gold ounces would be good to
stack. I am about 5 ozs. of gold short of that goal right now but am not sure what I will do once I hit that number. It's good that
there is a significant benefit to coins of the realm, so buying them for your sons makes really good sense. Still learning? Yes, so
am I after doing this for the past 11+ years. I used to be pretty good at math and when I look at how the US Gov and Fed manage
the US$, I am shocked at their lack of competence. Throughout history, many countries have abused and eventually destroyed
their national currency. In ancient times, this was done by adding lead and zinc to the silver coins and copper to the gold coins.
Merchants were quick to discover this, so reduced the buying power of these newer coins. In modern times, they simply print a
lot more paper currency but the end result is the same... a debauched currency. Everyday people are the ones who suffer most
from these financial games, so it is up to us to protect ourselves as best we can from government financial incompetence. I am
not picking on any individual or party in this because all of them have either done their share of it or refused to address these
issues when they got elected. We can't afford to waste time on recriminations, though. What we need are positive actions to
protect ourselves and those whom we love. I do this in a number of ways but stacking and prepping are high on my to-do list.
I started stacking silver right before covid then I saw how manipulation of the silver and gold market are so I stopped. I also recognize that in a shtf world ,no one is trading a can of beans for a shiny coin or vice versa. And if there was ever a true economic collapse the global world order would shift but still be run gov't with military capabilities . Not to mention if you try to sell your precious metals back to the dealer that won't take it at spot price
I'm prepper stacker myself, and I firmly believe that by the time I retire in 2035........I won't be able to count on Social Security or even my traditional IRA investments. What will cover the gap.........precious metals, if you can't afford Gold..........buy Silver, @ 20-30 an ounce, its a bargain. I believe in this quote "Fiat currency always eventually returns to its intrinsic value--zero."
By that logic. Jn 2035 no one will be working for the dollar. And your investments must be terrible if you already say they'll be worthless
Don’t ever trust the system if your counting on the system you will be fucked
I started buying junk silver because of you!!! I would also suggest watching Yankee stacking he’s a prepper stacker he talks about precious metals.
Love me some Yankee. He's a good guy.
Good coverage, as a metallurgist, I agree on all points you made regarding Ag
Make sure someone with a little bit of lead doesn’t come by and take all your silver and gold. It’s a balance act.
That’s why you always stack your own lead and lead slingers, before stacking any G&S.
Only if they’re quicker and a better shot than me and can evade my security levels
Don, appreciate the video and referral to, thank you. I don’t own ANY precious medals currently so I’ll take all the help I can get.
Good Morning from the land of ice and snow Everyone! It is widely understood in the precious metals stacker community that fourteen 1964 and earlier dimes equal one ounce of silver in melt value. It is an excellent way to have fractional amounts. I started early in life in stacking junk silver. I would go to the bank and exchange $10.00 cash for two rolls of dimes, take them home and go through them. Pick out the 1964 and earlier dimes and replace with 1965 and later ones and repeat. I also did this with quarters, half dollars and silver dollars.
This method is a great way to get started.
That's very time consuming. Exchanges sell pre-64 bundles already available.
@@mahreeohhhh true, you still pay spot price when using exchanges.
I have a couple silver dollars my grandmother gave me, and they are dated 1920!
I also have an antique silver horn made by the famous Micheal York & Son, that was dated to about 1905. I found it in the attic of the house they bought in 1947, after immigrating to the USA. They thought it was just junk left by the previous owner.
You may want to have a pro check out those 1920s...
no such thing as a 1920 american silver dollar. check that date.
Agreed 100%. I have been stacking hard the last 2 years.
Very well done. I agree with silver! When it comes to being more rare that it is above ground but below it is way less rare than gold. Silver hedges well against everything due to how likely it is to be used as you mentioned in so many industries! Awesome work, love the collection!
Bullion coins are an absolute must for practical and economic reasons. Digital money is no better than paper money in a high or hyper inflation situation !!!
Right? I kept asking what happens if no power or internet?
@@CarportCarl or solar flare
I'm sure it will have more value during a rebuilding of a society when a currency is being created rather than a SHTF time.
Yeah, I'm not sold on this. Right now, taking a gemstone ring in to a 'gold buyer' and they'll offer gold value for it, but nothing for the gem at all. Same with the jewelers in town, just silver/gold value of a necklace. They offer to return the gemstone but aren't interested in it at all.
There exist different kinds of shtf.. what if the shtf is gonna be like the 1930s great Depression? Then Gold and Silver would be a real Lifesaver to live comfortably trough that chaos decade..
This guy really has your best interest in mind! The one thing everybody wants I'm a crisis situation, is gold and silver! Forget about food water and whiskey,... It's gold and silver that you need! I would like to thank Scottsdale mint for sponsoring this video! Lol! Whee!!!!
I totally appreciate your advice. I also have watched that scenario play out in many cowboy movies. It does not take a secondary education to see this is a great idea.
The only precious metals I invested in are Brass, lead, copper, chromium and depleted uranium. Those metals and a few chemicals have gone up in value 400%
Self defense, food on the table is priceless in other words I would trade a squirrel for a gold, silver or platinum coin. In Bosnia a 1kg keg of propane wasn’t even traded for its weight in gold.
*SensiblePrepper* Hay Sootch, nice to see yeah, thank-you sir for taking the time to speak to us. God Bless brother.
Silver can also be used to make a crude antibiotic by running a current through it in distilled water.
Colloidal silver. Fairly easy to make with very little silver. I wouldn't call it crude. Probably better than what you can buy today.
@@bobjones9727 It's definitely better than any other over the counter antibiotic/antiviral I can think of. Besides certain fish antibiotics that is. Compared to other antibiotic substances it's also a lot easier to store since honey and garlic require some infrastructure but for colloidal silver you just need a battery, wire, container, 1 oz .999 fine silver and some clean water.
@@1810jeff I keep a small kit with everything I need including a PPM calculator and two 12" lengths of pure silver wire.
@M. O. Yeah but you should be careful because sometimes sterling silver is allowed with unsafe metals but as long as it's from a reputable source it's probably safe seeing as how a lot of metal cookware was made with sterling silver
Colloidal silver was on the bandage covering my hip replacement incision while I was recovering in the hospital. So it's not such a "crude" antibiotic!
I LOVE Scottsdale mint!
Gold is the means of exchange between nations, silver is the means of exchange between individuals. It's a good idea to have some gold and silver. Buy it for the lowest premium possible. Bars have a lower premium than coins. 1/4 & 1/2 oz coins have a higher premium than 1 oz coins. Some states don't charge sales tax on coins that are legal tender and some will. Don't pay the tax if you don't have to. Don't spend money you can't do without on gold and silver. Talk to your local coin shop about what they sell. If they are selling Canada Maple Leafs or UK Britannia's buy them instead of America Eagles. They have a lower premium. Pay with cash at the coin shop and wire transfers for online purchases to get the lowest premium. Don't tell people you have gold or silver and get a safe. Hide it somewhere behind a bunch of stuff.
Great video! Unfortunately so many Americans don't know anything about prepping or the importance of precious metals. Those people (many whom are millenials and younger) who have everything in digital format including crypto, are going to be left in the dark when we finally are in the ultimate shtf scenario.
Not this millennial! Lol
Here is a thought. American pennies 1982 and older are 95% copper. Anything 1983 and newer are a little over 2% copper. Go through your pennies and keep the 95% ones and throw the rest on the ground. They changed the metal compound because it was costing more than a cent to produce them. Now they are mostly zinc. Same concept of precious metal value increasing. Save them it’s proven by date of coin the metal content
Nickels are the same way. They cost more to produce than their worth.
That’s true, so weigh them if you want to go through the trouble. I’m really looking for a 1983 copper pennie. Very rare and possible to find one still in circulation. I weigh ever 1983 I come across. Can get 5000 for it.
Nickels too. They have a large Nickle content
@@tacticaltacocat Just weigh them, a copper 82 should weigh in at 3.1-3.2 grams a non copper 82 weighs in at 1.555 grams, weighing is the easiest way to tell.
I got a pickle jar full of them. Wife thinks I'm crazy when I go through our pennies picking out the 82 and older ones.
People keep saying metal is worthless during SHTG clearly don’t understand what it is. Silver and gold is MONEY during a financial collapse EVERYONE needs money because the currency has died. It is a proof of past labor and energy. The ULTIMATE form of wealth. You can only store so much food because it goes bad.
I am retired. I started collecting coins when I was about 10 years old. Collectable coins were certainly a lot cheaper years ago.
I understand the face value of Constitutional silver (junk silver), is $1.40 equals 1 ounce of silver, 70 cents equals a half ounce of silver and 35 cents equals a quarter ounce of silver.
Love the Scottsdale Mint and their precious metal offerings. I see some people whining in the comments that you can't eat metals, well it's just as important to have food, ammunition, and fruit/vegetable seeds stockpiled too. In a SHTF situation anything of life-saving importance can be used for bartering, and silver/gold are very important for bartering too.
When is the last
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A very much needed discussion. It's not getting enough attention. Keep spreading the word brother 😎👍
7 to 1 coming out of the ground. 80 to 1 price. When silver moves it will be incredible.
Precious metals always has their value. And if you'd suspect gold and silver, then turn to copper and lead, the stashes called ammo.
ty for taking the time to make this presentation~
I like to keep silver shot or silver slivers in my collection also. It is much more easily divisible relative to 1, 5, or 10 ounce coins/bars and definitely easier then trying to divide a kilo bar for a small purchase.
Precious metals are not an investment but rather a hedge against inflation to protect your wealth. A silver quarter back in 1964 could buy you a loaf of bread. The same 1964 silver quarter has value (right now about $4.07/silver quarter) to still buy a loaf of bread at todays prices.
I personally don't see any value in precious metals post SHTF. I would place a much higher value in barter items with actual, obvious utility like food, medicine, tools, seeds, livestock, fabric -- stuff that folks actually **need**. Plus, if we are talking post SHTF, then the value of precious metals will vary widely since there is no coordinated financial market to track spot price and likely no way to communicate it in a timely manner; everyone you try to trade with will likely value it differently. You come to me with gold or silver wanting to trade for food/medicine, I'll ask you to come back later with something of value. That being said, I can see precious metals being used to transport wealth if you have to relocate a long distance, but you are gambling that there is someone at your destination who values it reasonably close to all the stuff you traded it for from where you departed.
A+ comment, JD. Barter items matter. A little piece of metal that you cannot eat has no inherent value.
Ditto.
Silver and Gold have been money for over five thousand years. When the dust settles AFTER shtf, it will be good to have some precious metals to barter with when things normalize. Don't blow all your cash but have some silver in your safe.
@@jbloun911 It is certainly a time-tested strategy for transporting excess wealth across a collapse to an eventual recovery.
For the vast majority of us with relatively limited means, it is difficult to justify putting money into gold & silver over durable goods, tools, supplies and shelf-stable food.
@@JDHood stop, silver is $22 an ounce, a box of 9mm costs more
Precious metal was always a good hedge. If you assume we will always have an infrastructure then metal has value. However IMO things have changed or at the very least we are approaching territory we have never seen before. Many items we take for granted are becoming hard to find. Bottom line: If food or other necessary life sustaining commodities were scarce or unobtainable, would you trade a wheel barrel full of your food and preps for a wheel barrel of silver eagles? If you did, what do you do next? Find someone who wants it and is willing to give up their food and supplies? The real value will be the amount of preps in general you have on hand when everything shuts down. Money, gold and silver will be useless and therefore worthless. A simple $20 Sawyer Mini water filter will have great value if you can find one because we all need clean water no matter how much metal and cash we have. So IMO use you cash and metal to buy what you need now. Enough is never enough.
All very valid points but about 1, 3 or 5 years later. Store of wealth.
@@hueyhulk954 Hard to predict
Here's an idea for the gold and silver hoarders. When it comes time you can't buy food and other preps you can always melt down your precious metal and make bullets! They will probably be useful.
Thank you Bob for the incredibly useful comment. I’m sure your family loves to see you walk in the door every day
Thanks for the perspective on "Wealth-owners' Insurance" !!!
Buy your precious metals at local coin shows or local coin/bullion stores. Buying on-line leaves an electronic trail that the government or hackers can follow right to your address. Pay with cash and conceal your purchases in a backpack, purse, briefcase, or messenger pouch, before leaving the coin show. Ops Sec is very important. Securely store all items because if they are stolen, your insurance company my not reimburse you for the cost.
It's funny how many people on here are wearing blinders and see everything as all or nothing. The most valuable thing in SHTF is land, followed by the ability to defend yourself. People think their going to bug out if things get bad. Bug out and go where? Anywhere you could go and survive is already inhabited and they don't want strangers coming in and putting a strain on THEIR RESORCES. Land, weapons, ammo, tools, food, precious metals, medicines and education are all of equal importance.
Quite so.
If we never get to a full SHTF (which is the most likely scenario) you will be glad you stacked metals. Best savings account ever. Fiat in your bank account is so easily spent…once u convert that fiat to metals, you can liquidate it very easily but u wont want too. Trust me, u will save 10X what u would have saved in cash and in less time too.
The market price of precious metals is being artificially devalued in an effort to sustain the value of the dollar.
Take advantage of the discount while you can! They can’t keep it suppressed forever!
If you have to move fast, carrying 50lbs of silver is a pain. But it has it's place in SHTF situation.
The Amish will except silver as payment for goods and services
Depleted my little bit of gold a couple years ago to pay the vehicle off early, building it back up now. Missed having that peace of mind.
My husband has been buying silver a lot in 2021. We buy from Apmex. I also backed up my IRA with gold and silver
Some stupid people will tell you to buy Bitcoin. How stupid can they be?
I'm stocking on gold, silver and ammo.
Great review!!! Thank you!!!
I agree with you. Unfortunately I just started but I’m doing what I can.
Love the theme and quality of this video, so thanks for that.
I do have a couple of minor quibbles, though, that are not meant to criticize but to inform: 1) the $1 coin you picked up while talking about "Morgan dollars" was not a
Morgan dollar but was a Peace dollar, which was minted after WW-I ended; and 2) the "Mercury" dime was actually called "Winged Liberty" by the US Mint. I know that
the term "Mercury dime" is commonly used to describe these 10 cent coins and everyone knows what is meant when this is said. Still, some might not know the
genuine name for these coins and it is good to know such things when getting into silver collecting.
Like you, I see the need to own some tangible assets and really like owning silver and now some gold. Both metals have their uses and can serve different purposes.
For me, prepping is all about having as many options as possible for handling the problems that can come up in hard times. Because of this, I also stack food, water,
and a lot of other things that would be of use during hard times. Hard times will come and there is no doubt of that because they always seem to come at some point.
We can't know when they will come, only that they will and have throughout human history. It is better to be prepared than not and that's my bottom line on prepping.
Cash is good too. I realize that it can disappear due to high inflation or government edict but at the same time, cash is the answer to many problems during hard times,
especially at the beginning. I would much rather spend cash for my daily needs than silver. I'd rather save the silver until only it is accepted in trade. That time very well
could come at some point, thanks in large part to the tremendous abuse that the US Gov has heaped upon our currency. Massive borrowing, spending, and printing only
have ONE possible conclusion and that is the destruction of the value of the currency. National leaders have tried this for a very long time now and it has never worked
in any but the very shortest of terms. Even the ancient Romans fell prey to this via adding lead and zinc to their silver coins and copper to their gold coins. This was quickly
spotted by shrewd merchants who promptly devalued what these "new" coins could buy. Today, trillions of extra dollars are printed above what is needed for the efficient
exchange of goods and services. The markets have only one way to handle all these extra dollars and that is to devalue them via rising prices. We are seeing the initial
wave of that effect, especially in food and energy prices, which the US Gov very conveniently excludes from the CPI. If they did, inflation would always be a lot higher
than the amount they are willing to admit is happening. They know that if this were common knowledge, it would make them and their policies look as bad as they
really are and not as good as they would like us to believe. They have hidden the amount of inflation and unemployment in the US for a long time now but that time
seems to be ending. When, not if, it does, there will be a lot of very angry people out there who have finally found the truth of their situation.
Cash is going away. We'll get some sort of Fed coin.
@@annking1576 Probably so, Ann, but we do not know when that will happen. My guess (and it is only a guess) is that this could occur
sometime in 2023. Even then, cash is likely to be good for a while even when FedCoin, or whatever they call the new digi-currency,
becomes available. The US Gov will allow cash to be used until the bugs have been worked out of the new all-digital system. Once
that happens, then there probably will be a date set by which all outstanding cash will be redeemable in FedCoin. After that, the US
Gov may or may not redeem cash, at their option. This is in line with previous changes in the US currency. Not that they *have* to
follow the historical norm but that's the most reasonable thing to do to minimize the problems that are sure to occur. I am sure that
the US Gov and Fed would like this changeover to be as smooth as possible, so as to not stampede the sheeple.
While we all should hold some Au/Ag, it will be an ugly day indeed if we need to use it for trading.
Let's hope we never have to use it and we simply pass it along to our next generations; but first make sure that generation knows the importance of Au/Ag in a SHTF scenario.
@Adam in Alaska That is one perspective. I'll continue to use fiat until it is no longer acceptable or worth much. Holding physical metals for now and continue to stack. It is not the right time to use it yet for me.
@@kiltedsasquatch3693 Silver and gold are only useful if an economy still exists (IE, some sort of fiat is still in circulation). You liquidate some of the metal to buy fiat in which to buy what you want. Precious metal is not numerous enough to be used as fiat. Even historically it was cut with other metals or lower cost like copper was used because the value of silver and gold is too high for daily transactions and cannot be tested for purity easily.
In reality, when fiat is unusable, precious metals will simultaneously become worthless as people will just be killing for what they want. There is a lot of survival myths like this. For example the belief that you should buy common calibers because you can resupply, when in reality common calibers will be the first to be used up, or the idea that you should stockpile your enemy's weapons when in reality if you can grab any supplies like their ammunition, you likely can also get their weapon at the same time and vice versa. Other myths are the idea that an emergency situation meansa you can do anything you want when in reality even in disasters, there will still always be some sort of government authority over watching which is why overt stuff like camo uniforms, rifles, and plate carriers don't have nearly as much value as concealment systems.
@@DaveSmith-cp5kj there will always be an economy, just a matter of what it looks like... Look at what they are using as currency in Venezuela 🇻🇪.
It's gold&Silver.
@@kiltedsasquatch3693 Yes they are using gold and silver right up until the supply chain stops. Then it will be bartering for those commodities
Disagree completely. This system needs to burn.
Didn’t know you were a silver guy. Scottsdale silver is great, I have a bunch of it.
A good formula is about 60% Ag, 25% Au, 15% cash in 5, 20, 100 denominations.
When covid first hit, most fast food places would not take cash, wanted exact change only, or more so credit cards. Did not want to handle dirty money...
Viruses can't live on coins. It was because there was a shortage of coins.
I got a tube of those 2oz stackers with the lion on them. They’re quite enjoyable the way they stack up utilizing the raised lion.
I collect coins not just silver but just started to buy silver more as an investment. But also like to have physical silver coins. Just one gold coin.
Look back to Weimar Germany when people were dumping cash, the people who had precious metals became wealthy.
Thank you. Nobody ever brings this up. Silver saved a lot of lives during that time of hyperinflation.
I didn’t know that your a Stacker as well!!! Nice!!!
If it's just a year or two it's one thing. But if country fall for years or decades then only few will survive if they can adapt and form a small community or group and I believe we will see the day a handshake will be trusted and a man's reputation will be recognized.and your word will get u credit
I love Scottsdale mint! The most beautiful silver!
Ty for this video. I enjoyed your talk about silver. I especially liked the outtakes at the end. Funny, ha! 😂
Precious metals DO NOT rise in value .....
It is the govt currency that DECLINES.
Precious metals gold silver brass lead steel That can all be taken away but it has to be backed up with knowledge great video brother thank you for sharing your knowledge and expertise and hello from Detroit Michigan brother 👋 MERRY CHRISTMAS AND GOD-BLESS
I thought that was my ring camera. Kept checking it and nothing, then realized and rewound your video to confirm it was yours.😆
Great video, I agree everyone should have part of their cash in silver and gold. Hope we never need it, but it is easier to sleep at night with it available. Go Brandon!
Wow what I wouldn't do to get silver under 10 bucks. Wallstreet Silver will drain the vaults lets go! Great video!
I stopped buying metals years ago, I have a fair amount. After reading about other failed countries like Romania, alcohol, and ammo is king
Been dealing with Scottsdale for a while. I have nothing bad to say about them.
I should of known you where a stacker as well . You should come and stop by the stacking community some time . Suggestion salivatemetal Sunday night and Tuesday night live streams . Scottsdale mint is my number 1
Very nice informative Vid! Thank u brother. Appreciate your delivery.
I prefer brass and lead. Then gold and platinum. Ag is the last i would reccomend imo and that is financial advice!
I just bought 300$ face value dimes and quarters premiums are crazy.
Just placed an order with Scottsdale !!
Whoa! That’s quite a haul you got there😀
Nice stack👏🏾🤑
I like Scottsdale mint, their rounds hold their premiums nicely
Great video and perfect timing, I actually stopped at my local shop today.
Precious metals are very wise pal, lead, brass, copper etc👍🏻😜
I am not prepared. We used to camp with our children for 2-3 weeks. I prepped as though we were going camping. In the mountains we could fish.
MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY SOOTCHOO!!!
13 states now recognize precious metals as legal currency.
That's not really a good thing though, because they are doing that to increase taxes.
Played with my Scottsdale silver nugget while I watched this. That been said I wouldn’t stack Scottsdale silver if you’re wanting to get into silver stacking. Scottsdale puts a high premium on their products. Get the cheapest silver you can get like generic silver rounds and bars. The reason I have a Scottsdale nugget is because I think it looks cool and old western. But the rest of my silver is generic silver and silver eagles.
I carry around that exact 2oz Scottsdale staker round as a lucky charm. Go silver
PMs....❤ it.
Fam is getting silver for the holidays.
Also the blooper roll 🤣🤣🤣🤣
I am amazed that a lot of guys that have firearms Chanel’s are also precious metals guys.
Hello sootch from scotland uk
I went to Chili in 1971. The Escudo was worth .50 C per buck. When I left 2 years later it was worth 1 penny....
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Great video and very nice sliver stash! 🤘
I love crypto etc but having actual value on hand you can hold touch and trade it’s hard to argue against ! I understand how vulnerable my online investments are it’s frightening
Looks like an ounce of Perth mint gold in the thumbnail. 👍oh it's Scottdsle 👍
Old bulgarian communist money ;) You are the man!
If I'm bleeding, I will reach for a band-aid. If I am hungry, I will reach for a can of soup. If I am in danger, I will reach for a gun. If I am cold, I will reach for a box of matches.
If SHTF, I can't think of many reasons I would ever reach for gold or silver over other commodities.
Love the video, but you should not encourage people to handle new silver barehanded. It can end up toning and tarnishing due to the oils on skin. It is yours to do with as you please, of course, but people new to silver should know that it will tarnish from handling unlike gold. The 90% silver has already been circulated, so it is not an issue there. Thanks again for a great video.
I’ve some shiny copper 1kg bars. It’s poor man’s gold. It’s cheap, and heavy :) Not sure about future price, but metal is metal, better than paper.
Brass, beans, and bullion. 😎