Mr Pipples

Gold and Silver in 2009 by James Turk - http://news.goldseek.com/JamesTurk/1230583965.php You'll like this!

"When", not "If" BY ROB KIRBY - http://www.financialsense.com/Market/wrapup.htm Here is an article for your favorite mining CEO by Peter Degraaf - http://www.financialsense.com/fsu/editoria.../2008/1229.html

'cough' Yellow! 'cough'

GOLD IN 2008 & THE EXCITING 2009 - http://www.financialsense.com/editorials/p.../2008/1226.html

@18:30 = £594.65! FM.

That and the £ doing shit.

Silver May Rise Above $14 on Technical Signals, Citigroup Says - http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=206...fer=commodities

Feedback on High Silver Premiums by Roland Watson - http://safehaven.com/article-12119.htm I'd go along with what the man says here - problem is, it's (speculation/manipulation-tastic) COMEX that sets the frikin price. Even if there is plenty of LBMA silver, COMEX needs a slap.

That's my sort of thinking too. More expensive storage for silver at GM, but you don't have to worry about security and FAR easier to swap over to gold when and if... Could be a kick down - if it gets to around mid 10's, that may be a good time to get stuck in.

For silver, I'd think that's going to = expensive postage comparative to total value. I'd guess they'll only post high (expensive) security courier. (Think Comex silver are 1000oz bars too?) Dif' for gold! I looked into taking delivery via GM of silver LBMA 1000oz bars, but you have to pay an extra commission (min £500) to agent if wanting to pick up an amount less than 30 bars. EDIT: They've got silver Comex bars for sale here: http://www.bulliontradingllc.com/index.php?cPath=3 Not sure if they'd ship to UK or not.

Up to you fella, but if they'll do the smaller stuff for nearish the same price then, personally, I'd go for that option. I'm sure you won't find it too much of a chore having to move all those bars about - even if they're not quite such a 'handy' size. I'll come help if you like.

This isn't an LBMA size bar/deal - so not part of that chain of integrity, but the bigger the bar, the more chance of a dealer being bothered about assaying. Is it that much cheaper (relatively) than smaller bars ? (That's the good thing about coins - far more faff to fake... But a killer premium!) What their storage charges are like - might be able to put off VAT that way too.

They stamped by a recognised refiner? Not seen that size about on internet.

You dropping hints?

Yes, I looked at those - but reckon it's better going for coins that are very well/easily recognised - even if they cost a bit more. Well, that's my final buy into gold bullion... Top up at GM and a few Krugers. Watch out below!

Yes, Bob Hoye is now (has been for a few weeks) saying silver/silver stocks look good - don't think I've seen mention of it getting back to 50:1 though. ('Phew' from me if it does!) The G&S ratio seems to often be used as a strong indicator for market actions. Gold Sector Update - Bob Hoye - November 28, 2008: http://www.howestreet.com/articles/index.php?article_id=8063

Gold is money - therefore a hedge against inflation and deflation: http://www.321gold.com/editorials/moolman/moolman121508.html

Silver is a scary mare. I have too much of it! More of a gamble IMO - which is what CDSwamp says, I think. Eg. a comment by Jim from OCt': http://jsmineset.com/index.php/2008/10/16/jims-mailbox-10/ Not that I really go along with all of what Jim says there but, still, I'd recommend gold to anyone - silver as a more speculative play. So, maybe think to balance your G & S buys accordingly.

I'd be happy with getting in under £500 now... Lord knows how things'll pan out with this crazy yellow stuff. Just realised I'd managed to buy at London GM instead of Zurich! Knackers. Friday going to be slaphappy?

Geez... For once, I thought I'd do the 'sensible thing' and spread my buys over a few weeks... Bloody wish I'd just put it all in at £510 last week now! I hate trying to time buys! We should get another decent slapdown soon though, aye?

VIA MAT, Lon' don't sell direct. EDIT: Silver - that is... Didn't ask about (400oz) gold!

That's it! If gold halves in value now - well, it's all your fault. I won't even mention the 'r' word...

From: http://www.jsmineset.com/ Dear Jim, Can you comment on the rumor published on reliable sites that the IMF is going to pummel the gold market down to the $455 levels tomorrow at 12:22 PM? CIGA Arlen Dear Arlen, That rumor is nothing more than RAVING BULLSHIT! Jim

Thanking you kindly, sir. Please look at the shorting article too - crazy.