How common is it for collectors to have a personal stash of currency or precious metals as a buffer

SanctionII

I know that many current seniors who lived through the depression have currency and PM's stashed away at home or else outside of a bank "Just In Case".

How about collectors? Is this common, regardless of age, or is it something collectors have not given much thought to?

PerryHall

No comment.

lope208

I think some will flame you for asking this question

Evidently we have another forum now or something.

SanctionII

Maybe OT

To keep it close to US Coin Forum appropriate, I will say some of my tiny stash is US silver and gold coins, pre 1965. Good enough to keep me from being taken to the woodshed?

dwssws

<< <i>No comment. >>

rgCoinGuy

<< <i>Maybe OT

To keep it close to US Coin Forum appropriate, I will say some of my tiny stash is US silver and gold coins, pre 1965. Good enough to keep me from being taken to the woodshed? >>





At least you aren't talking about Pandas

This way to the woodshed:

MikeInFL

I have been amassing precious metals (gold, specifically) via DCA for the past five years. Primarily as a hedge against the falling dollar.

Barndog

for really hard times, I recommend a stash of steel and lead

pennyannie

For hard times i have a stash that will hold the family for many, many months. For really tough times i need to stock up some more lead. Last time i was at "Academy" the bullets seemed high. But i guess a kill for under 1 dollar is not to bad. lol

ksboy

for really hard times, I recommend a stash of steel and lead

Amen, Brother.....

PCcoins

If hard times come for coin collectors I think we would manage. I wouldn't want to sell some of my stuff but if worst comes to worst, then I know what to do. As I collect paper money when I run across it, like star notes and old money. And silver bullion.