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| Ardent Listener |
Posted - 07/02/2009 : 19:22:54
Let's hold a friendly debate and poll. Which metal do you perfer to invest in or just plain old hoard at this point in time? Why?
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| 25 L A T E S T R E P L I E S (Newest First) |
| coppernickel |
Posted - 08/14/2009 : 11:41:25
My first choice is Gold, but a bit expensive for what I can afford.
My second choice is the poor mans gold, silver.
I can afford a copper pennies. |
| Nickelless |
Posted - 07/26/2009 : 14:19:45
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Originally posted by Hirbonzig
I am hoarding silver mostly and copper to a lesser extent. All of my silver right now is what I pick out of circulation, I sold all of my silver bars last year with the majority of my hoard now in 90% and 40% halves.
Why did you sell all of your silver bars?? |
| Hirbonzig |
Posted - 07/26/2009 : 13:16:49
I am hoarding silver mostly and copper to a lesser extent. All of my silver right now is what I pick out of circulation, I sold all of my silver bars last year with the majority of my hoard now in 90% and 40% halves. |
| jtm3 |
Posted - 07/25/2009 : 11:27:58
Wish I could change my vote.
I'm kinda partial to Indium!
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| Dalsuh |
Posted - 07/06/2009 : 14:06:37
1. Silver (still a bargain IMO)
2. Copper (free to acquire)
3. Platinum (I LOB platinum but just too darn expensive)
4. Gold (too pricey IMO)
5. Nickel (#5 on my list because I already have a nice hoard) |
| highroller4321 |
Posted - 07/06/2009 : 00:48:32
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Originally posted by Tourney64
Silver as more upside. Silver could easily double, triple or go thru the roof and is mainstream investment, and industrial uses. There are all those paper holding of silver that if they are required to be covered with real silver, the sky is the limit. Gold is already way up, but does have smaller paper holdings. Copper could double but not more than that. Stocks & Bonds will be bad investments now that the laws and rules have changed for government confiscation. Others choices are not really a factor.
Why do you think copper couldnt more than double? |
| Tourney64 |
Posted - 07/05/2009 : 09:23:25
Silver as more upside. Silver could easily double, triple or go thru the roof and is mainstream investment, and industrial uses. There are all those paper holding of silver that if they are required to be covered with real silver, the sky is the limit. Gold is already way up, but does have smaller paper holdings. Copper could double but not more than that. Stocks & Bonds will be bad investments now that the laws and rules have changed for government confiscation. Others choices are not really a factor. |
| Cupronickel |
Posted - 07/05/2009 : 09:06:02
I've been a long time silver bug, but I'm also diversified into all PMs and recently base metals (Cu and a bit of Ni). |
| PreservingThePast |
Posted - 07/04/2009 : 12:30:24
quote:
Originally posted by Neckro
I started in silver, then went to gold and platinum. =( It's a gateway drug.
  
That's too funny. Thanks for bringing some laughter into my day.
Enjoy. |
| Neckro |
Posted - 07/04/2009 : 03:09:07
I started in silver, then went to gold and platinum. =( It's a gateway drug. |
| Nickelless |
Posted - 07/04/2009 : 02:53:55
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Originally posted by PreservingThePast
I won't vote in the poll because I don't think I am qualified to participate.
My very sparse holdings are less than 300 wheats, 6 war nickels, 6 silver dimes and two 40% half dollars--these are what I have found in the almost one year that I have been searching. Kids' birthdays for the pennies are zincers. Lots of those saved so far but still lots more needed so I continue to search. Love the hunt!
Of course we should not forget my big plunge into the gold market with my 1/4 gram gold purchase here a few weeks back.
It's never too late to get started. Just set aside a little money each week to buy silver or whatever metal you prefer (I have all silver and no gold, because I think silver is way underpriced relative to gold) and just keep buying on a regular basis. Each one of us on here was in your position at some point. The key is to start buying and then keep it up!
Just curious, anyone cart to admit if they were the ones who voted "none of the above"? I'd be very curious to get their perspective... |
| Nickelless |
Posted - 07/04/2009 : 02:53:43
quote:
Originally posted by PreservingThePast
I won't vote in the poll because I don't think I am qualified to participate.
My very sparse holdings are less than 300 wheats, 6 war nickels, 6 silver dimes and two 40% half dollars--these are what I have found in the almost one year that I have been searching. Kids' birthdays for the pennies are zincers. Lots of those saved so far but still lots more needed so I continue to search. Love the hunt!
Of course we should not forget my big plunge into the gold market with my 1/4 gram gold purchase here a few weeks back.
It's never too late to get started. Just set aside a little money each week to buy silver or whatever metal you prefer (I have all silver and no gold, because I think silver is way underpriced relative to gold) and just keep buying on a regular basis. Each one of us on here were in your position at some point. The key is to start buying and then keep it up! |
| Neckro |
Posted - 07/04/2009 : 02:40:39
Gold
Platinum
Silver. |
| ME CO |
Posted - 07/03/2009 : 22:41:04
Hunting silver coinage all the way, like HOBO investing. I have been sorting copper pennies again but like the OP said "pain in the butt" and dumping them is worse. HH all, Mark
BTW if I'm buying then its usually gold, haven't found that gold coin in a half dollar roll yet. |
| slickeast |
Posted - 07/03/2009 : 21:31:49
I need to add more gold to my portfolio.
90% silver & copper pennies are the 2 that I actively hunt.
Copper pennies are the top dog for me right now.
I know that I will get some everytime I go t the bank and at face value.
I look for silver coins while at the banks but usually just buy.
Halves are heavly searched for also and can get at face.
So anytime I can pickup silver coins and copper pennies at face is a good day.
I am looking to build wealth.
90% at face = 10X increase in wealth.
Copper pennies = 1.5X increase in wealth.
Not just convert fiat into PM's(protecting wealth) |
| Kurr |
Posted - 07/03/2009 : 21:09:05
I like silver because it is being used faster than mined. And if the "greens" get solar power subsidized/mandated, I think the COMEX's shorts could show a bit. |
| PreservingThePast |
Posted - 07/03/2009 : 20:20:09
I won't vote in the poll because I don't think I am qualified to participate.
My very sparse holdings are less than 300 wheats, 6 war nickels, 6 silver dimes and two 40% half dollars--these are what I have found in the almost one year that I have been searching. Kids' birthdays for the pennies are zincers. Lots of those saved so far but still lots more needed so I continue to search. Love the hunt!
Of course we should not forget my big plunge into the gold market with my 1/4 gram gold purchase here a few weeks back.
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| Ardent Listener |
Posted - 07/03/2009 : 20:09:55
I'm a long time silver bug but looking at gold at lot harder right now. |
| Bluegill |
Posted - 07/03/2009 : 19:13:11
I prefer what ever I can get my hands on cheap. Even if I had money to burn, I would still want to be diversified, probably a little heavier in the Au and Ag.
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| Nickelless |
Posted - 07/03/2009 : 11:25:50
Silver is my first love, but I've been putting more money into acquiring lead recently. I don't want my Concealed Carrie to starve. |
| goodcents |
Posted - 07/03/2009 : 06:56:11
silver all the way. |
| highroller4321 |
Posted - 07/02/2009 : 23:43:10
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Originally posted by Nickelmeister
I think all of the choices have their positives and negatives, so that's why I diversify.
1) Silver - great fundamentals (+), relatively volatile (-), heavy to store (-)
2) Nickel - lots of upside (+), readily available in Canada (+), difficult storage (-)
3) Palladium - way off historic highs (+), economically counterbalances gold (+), thinly traded/high premium (-)
4) Copper - available under spot! (+), storage is a big problem (-), sorting pennies is a pain in the butt (-)
5) Gold - stability and liquidity (+), good storage and transportability (+), impratical for small transactions (-)
PMs are like my girlfriends. I love them all, just in different ways and for different reasons :P
HAHA freaking funny! That should be your signature |
| Nickelmeister |
Posted - 07/02/2009 : 23:34:22
I think all of the choices have their positives and negatives, so that's why I diversify.
1) Silver - great fundamentals (+), relatively volatile (-), heavy to store (-)
2) Nickel - lots of upside (+), readily available in Canada (+), difficult storage (-)
3) Palladium - way off historic highs (+), economically counterbalances gold (+), thinly traded/high premium (-)
4) Copper - available under spot! (+), storage is a big problem (-), sorting pennies is a pain in the butt (-)
5) Gold - stability and liquidity (+), good storage and transportability (+), impratical for small transactions (-)
PMs are like my girlfriends. I love them all, just in different ways and for different reasons :P |
| theo |
Posted - 07/02/2009 : 22:27:36
My rankings:
1. Silver - Very affordable with a great upside. Available in many forms and denominations. 90% coins could be very useful in bartering if things get bad.
2. Copper - The current 50% gain on copper pennies is basically found money. Finding wheats, IHs and AUs/BUs is icing on the cake. It doesn't have quite the upside of silver but it has absolutely no downside. Its a close second.
3. Gold - A solid option, but it takes a pretty big investment (at least $1000) to get it anywhere near spot. Good luck getting a 1/10 oz coin for less than $110. Its widespread publicity has kept its price a little high relative to silver. This limits its upside a bit.
4. Nickel - It doesn't have the upside of silver and its difficult to get at a discount like copper(at least in the U.S.), however I don't mind getting it as part of my moderate U.S. nickel hoarding operation. |
| maoguinn |
Posted - 07/02/2009 : 21:53:11
Silver is my favorite. I also save copper pennies and nickels. I can't afford gold at this time. I am also hoarding copper, brass, lead and alum. scrap. |
