Doomsday Bunkers! A new show on NAtGeo

[wac220]

I think the best one was the missile silo. At one time they were going real cheap (for what your're getting).

For the negotiable price of $399,000, you can also buy an Atlas F missile base in central Kansas on eBay. “Negotiable” is not to say owner Jeff Flaningam will sell at clearance-rack prices. There are currently four declined offers on the listing, but Flaningam indicated he may consider a partial trade of a yacht plus cash.

Prices are slashed. Must be a reason.

[wac220]

Hi Zeke,

I got a great deal on the shipping container! The dealer was going broke and I was able to pick it up $50. over cost. That was the only way I could afford it.

TheCameleon

By the way what do you think is going to happen? I think were going to see a total collapse of our monetary system, because we are too dependent on thwe world market!!

I am curious, What did it cost to have it delivered (how far) and did you need a crane to off load or did they skid off load? Did you bury, or store above grade?

[tazzdevil195]

I agree with you omegaman

[wac220]

A bunker in a seismic/volcanic era? Suicide.

Life in a seismic/volcanic era? Suicide. Can't prep for everything.

[gaLadhon]

:rolleyes:been giving a lot of thought to a BOL l8tly, and come to the conclusion that I need to put some investment into updating the kitchen & baths of my primary residence if I want any hope of getting out from this mortgage and walking away with MIP (money in pocket). You see, though I haven't sold the spousal unit (yet) on the idea of trading in the traditional homestead for a permanent residence in a good BOL, thereby becomming an excellent BIL, she's 100% with the upgrades to maintain market value. My thinking is, owning the real estate and BUILDING a disaster resistant residence AFTER you move there permanently, living out of an RV trailer in the interim, is THE way to go. Preferable to purchasing a conex, converting it, then wondering WHERE to plant it. Therefore, horse before the cart thinking mandates forget about conex, put real estate shopping on the warming burner, and focus on resale value of current residence!

[Catullus]

I have bought good condition shipping containers for 1-3k depending whether or not you want a 20' as opposed to a 40'. The good thing about reducing trade with China is that there should be a lot of shipping containers on the market.

[myakka]

Around here the cost of shipping containers has doubled in the last year. The guy who sells them locally said this is because "Everyone is wanting a bunker of some kind!"

[gaLadhon]

see, like the stock market, sometimes the best strategy is swimming against the popular flow to find the best deals and the best margin! I have totally nixed conex solutions in favor of moving toward self sufficient (off the land) living. lead time on that strategy, though, is long because most peeps are firmly entrenched in surburban lifestyles, mortgages, and weekly jaunts to the grocery + daily jaunts to the quick stop!

[big al]

I just caught my first episode of doomsday bunkers yesterday - loved the show - I also thought his bunkers were decently priced (obv not as cheap as a used storage container)

[big al]

For the negotiable price of $399,000, you can also buy an Atlas F missile base in central Kansas on eBay. “Negotiable” is not to say owner Jeff Flaningam will sell at clearance-rack prices. There are currently four declined offers on the listing, but Flaningam indicated he may consider a partial trade of a yacht plus cash.

Prices are slashed. Must be a reason.

not sure if this is the same place but a friend of mine lives near this one



he says they have endless problems pumping out excess groundwater

[zzak]

a lot of people have way more money than sense, for a fact.

[GSnod]

In my opinion as a 25 year Army vet, the only "true" way to survive will be to gather those who are like mined as you that have the willingness and ability to work together for the greater good of the group.
As a life long "loner" this is a little difficult to accept, but as has been stated a "solo prepper" is at a serious disadvantage, and not only from a "trained group". Even a group with significantly overwhelming numbers a solo prepper could be overcome.
Throughout history this has been proven over and over. I used to think about only including my "immediate family", but I've come to realize that this may not be enough to ensure survival. I would prefer to not only "survive" but to continue with at least a certain amount of "normalcy" as well as ensure my grandchildren are prepared for "life". Maybe I am a bit "off", but that is my goal.

Mike I disagree a little with your post. The frailty of a solo prepper vs a trained group doesnt improve because you go on the road. As a solo prepper you have weaknesses and advantages.
these domt go away if you bug out, they just change.
You are still alone as you bug out, so now when you eventually have to sleep you are in a strange area.
At least if you have a well planned bug-in location you can have preset alarms and counter-measures

[GSnod]

I agree....while I watched the "Doomsday Preppers" when it was on, I liked watching for any "new" ideas. The fact of being "evaluated" and "showing" all of my "preps"...makes me wonder if they really are "preppers" or actors. I can't think of anyone I know that "preps" giving up their operations.