A lot of people say that if the apocalypse was gonna happen they would buy gold before it happens and then after the whole thing blows over they would be rich. But, is that really true.

NO

The only reason something like gold has any value is because people think it has value, just like the U.S dollar or most other currencies. If the apocalypse were to occur it would be likely that the people wouldn’t find gold all that useful as it doesn’t really provide anything for them unless they sell it, they can’t really eat it, and there might not be many people let alone a market for gold if it is indeed the apocalypse. However,  in the case that the world nearly gets destroyed and yet gold is still worth something, the worst idea would be to have gold at all, as I doubt anybody would be ready to trade for some gold during the end of the world. The only people who would want to trade for your gold would be people who think that they can’t overpower you, and the chances of that happening, especially when you spent tons of money on gold, is extremely slim. So in the case of a apocalypse buy heavy metal objects that can hurt people, make yourself look tough, and get a ton of food and water but if “The End is Nigh” don’t buy gold.