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A Brief Guide to the Barter System

by Kevin Corrigan on

The world economy is on the verge of collapse. At any moment all of your money could become worthless. If that happens, we’ll have to return to our roots and trade for goods and services. Since the barter system hasn’t seen wide use since the days when hunters and trappers ventured west past the appalachian mountain range, here is a brief guide to some of the items you might want to trade, and what their equivalent value is.

  Beaver pelts, 200 Playstation 3
  One buffalo, cured and salted for
  the long winter ahead		 Chuck E. Cheese pizza party for you and all your friends
  Bundle of muskets
 All-inclusive spring break vacation in Cancun, airfare included
  Single ear of corn
 One share of stock in nearly any major corporation

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