All I ever wanted was 3 gumballs for a dollar! (LOL) I do not like inflation! I also do not like the paper/coin currency system that allows for inflation. You must admit when a dollar was a dollar in gold. It would have got me 3 gumballs, anytime, anywhere. :)
It sounds like you think the value of a dollar didn't fluctuate under a gold standard. No inflation or deflation? LOL!