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Offline pkveazey

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Things that can be traded.
« on: November 29, 2020, 09:02:22 PM »
After many years of prepping, I still come up with items that I'll need and also can be traded to the fools who didn't prepare at all. After Ammo and Food items, I have bought lots and lots of Alkaline Batteries. AAA and AA in particular since not many things use the C and D size anymore. I ordered a couple of hundred each of the AA and AAA batteries. When I was putting them away I noticed 2 Boxes of AA Batteries. Each box has 40 AA batteries. I put the latest one's in the storage box and put the 2 smaller boxes on the shelf for easy access. Also, I have a complete 5000 watt 220 volt AC Emergency Solar system that I will set up when My friend comes over and replaces my back deck. I plan to ground mount it against the Deck because I'm too old to be climbing up on the roof to clean the panels. Yes, I expect power outages to become commonplace to keep the Sheeple in line and obedient. I'll be able to recharge all my neighbors Cell Phones and other useless crap.

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Re: Things that can be traded.
« Reply #1 on: November 29, 2020, 09:28:19 PM »
Candles n matches. You bulk buy tealight and votive candles at Smart & Final and MICHAELs stores, as well as matches.

I saw purchase votive candles over tealight ones. Matches can also be purchased at Dollar tree.

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Re: Things that can be traded.
« Reply #2 on: November 30, 2020, 07:41:45 AM »
I think small solar lights would be good too, the kind you would put along a sidewalk or something, they make good interior lighting and are rechargeable daily.

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Re: Things that can be traded.
« Reply #3 on: November 30, 2020, 06:47:05 PM »
 I love my coffee, I perk it on the stove. My old pot was two small for me so I got a 10 cup pot. Now I have an 8 cup pot to trade. Those great electric pots will be useless when SHTF.
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Re: Things that can be traded.
« Reply #4 on: December 01, 2020, 12:13:36 PM »
All good stuff.

Gas and diesel oil and oil filters.
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Re: Things that can be traded.
« Reply #5 on: December 02, 2020, 12:10:09 AM »
Be careful with those oil filters, the atf might get ya.

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Re: Things that can be traded.
« Reply #6 on: December 02, 2020, 06:51:48 PM »
An extra case or 3 of plugs and pads.  They will be worth their weight a time or 2 over in precious metals.

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Re: Things that can be traded.
« Reply #7 on: December 03, 2020, 09:43:18 AM »
The best thing of all things you can barter is a skill you offer.
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Re: Things that can be traded.
« Reply #8 on: December 03, 2020, 11:04:45 AM »
The best thing of all things you can barter is a skill you offer.

EMT is just 1 semester at your local coummunity college or adult school. Less if you take an accelerated course (5-6 weeks).

You'll be light yrs ahead of many in your AO in terms of medical training. In a grid down scenario w slim supplies you may even be an equal w many medical professionals.
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Re: Things that can be traded.
« Reply #9 on: December 04, 2020, 11:13:58 AM »
Deathstyle  :cheers:
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