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To: Diana in Wisconsin
You need to realize that gold isn't really an investment per se. It's a store of value.

Here's something to think about.

In 1965 one ounce of gold could buy you a very well made custom tailored suit of clothes.

In 2008 an ounce of gold will buy you a very well made custom tailored suit of clothes.

Now, have you really 'made' any money on that ounce of gold you bought in 1965?

I'm not saying don't buy it. I'm just saying that you need to realize gold isn't really an investment vehicle like stocks or bonds are.

L

5 posted on 07/25/2008 2:21:01 PM PDT by Lurker (Islam is an insane death cult. Any other aspects are PR, to get them within throat-cutting range.)
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To: Lurker

In 1965 one ounce of gold could buy you a very well made custom tailored suit of clothes.

In 2008 an ounce of gold will buy you a very well made custom tailored suit of clothes.

And somehow that is supposed to be good??! $500 worth of the S+P bought in 1965 would today buy you an entire clothing factory today.


7 posted on 07/25/2008 2:28:48 PM PDT by AmericaUnited
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“It’s a store of value.”

You are correct, Sir. We have a goal in mind and a plan (we’ll sell at a certain point in the future) and we’ve planned the work and are now working the plan. We’re 8 years in, so we’ve been quite patient while others panicked and sold too early. IMHO. :)


10 posted on 07/25/2008 2:34:14 PM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin (Save The Earth. It's The Only Planet With Chocolate.)
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To: Lurker

Perfect! Econ 101 right there.


30 posted on 07/26/2008 3:52:11 AM PDT by don-o (Have you donated to FR? If not, why not?)
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