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<p>[QUOTE="Vess1, post: 1249808, member: 13650"]Well, you're not alone. I just traded in a little silver to acquire more numismatic items. I was using bars (purchased at $17) like cash at the show. (Along with plenty of real cash!) I'd love to see PM's tank. I don't think it will happen but would be glad to see it now. The trend is getting to be troubling to say the least. </p><p><br /></p><p> Was just talking with the wife about a quarter oz, $5 gold piece last night. To think 10 years ago it could have been had for around $80 and that would have been with a numismatic premium! Almost sickening. And a couple of days ago it cost $510 to buy it now, with a numismatic premium. </p><p> You have to wonder what it will be worth in another 10 years? If it goes up 6.3 times again, it could cost $3,213 to buy one 10 years from now. Sounds crazy but nobody would have believed $500 half eagles 10 years ago either. If it only goes up to $2000, it was better than stashing the $500 in a bank over the next 10 years.</p><p><br /></p><p> This is probably why people are in a panic to buy and crowding you out. May be frustrating but you can't blame them.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Vess1, post: 1249808, member: 13650"]Well, you're not alone. I just traded in a little silver to acquire more numismatic items. I was using bars (purchased at $17) like cash at the show. (Along with plenty of real cash!) I'd love to see PM's tank. I don't think it will happen but would be glad to see it now. The trend is getting to be troubling to say the least. Was just talking with the wife about a quarter oz, $5 gold piece last night. To think 10 years ago it could have been had for around $80 and that would have been with a numismatic premium! Almost sickening. And a couple of days ago it cost $510 to buy it now, with a numismatic premium. You have to wonder what it will be worth in another 10 years? If it goes up 6.3 times again, it could cost $3,213 to buy one 10 years from now. Sounds crazy but nobody would have believed $500 half eagles 10 years ago either. If it only goes up to $2000, it was better than stashing the $500 in a bank over the next 10 years. This is probably why people are in a panic to buy and crowding you out. May be frustrating but you can't blame them.[/QUOTE]
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