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The problem with buying in bulk is that it requires the money up-front and that works only if you can save enough money at least once. Poor people can be perman
by Xylakant 4y ago
The problem with buying in bulk is that it requires the money up-front and that works only if you can save enough money at least once. Poor people can be permanently cash-strapped, so they never manage to get to the point for that upfront investment.
- SketchySeaBeast 4y agoMoney up-front AND storage space.
- Consultant32452 4y agoI can't help you with the $ problem, but if storage space is your limiting factor you can buy commercially packaged "survival food" that comes in #10 cans and/or 5-gallon buckets. A 2-week supply of food at 2k calories per day takes up about 2 5-gallon buckets. #10 cans can be stored under a bed. You'll additionally need water and a way to heat it. I think most of them can be eaten cold, but that seems very unpleasant. This, obviously, is a different strategy than buying bulk and cycling through your regular eating. A 1-2 week supply is plenty for most people. You aren't trying to become a prepper, you're just wanting to get through a crazy blizzard/hurricane/whatever.
- issa 4y ago...and transportation
- danaris 4y agoFor elaboration, see https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boots_theory https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boots_theory