Wall fly, in major cities, yes gold may be exchanged easily.But...

Wall fly, in major cities, yes gold may be exchanged easily.

But in times of restriction of spending, could you or would you forecast the value of gold or assets related to immediate living requirements like those going into a roof or food, or building the components to delivery that very roof or food?

For the wealthy, GOLD may be security instead of assets which they fear may tumble.

For the not so wealthy but needy, it may be easier to give up cash or other assets for food or a roof.