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Old 09-11-2006, 12:31 AM   #11 (permalink)
Winn R
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Originally Posted by sniper69
True, I just kick myself in the butt at times for not investing in precious metals when they cost less. I remember when silver was $6-$7/oz and now it is over $12/oz. and when gold was less than $400/oz and it is now around $600 or more an oz..
Well -- I remember in the late '80's when I leveraged everything I had into silver on the Chicago market at $11 and watched it go to $7. My friend, it's never an easy call.


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Originally Posted by sniper69
I wonder though if the pre-1964 90% silver coins are a good way to go for those that can't afford others. I had a buddy of mine offer to sell or trade me a bunch of peace and morgan dollars. But he is holding on to them for the time being.
There's a well established market on those. Friday's Wall Street is in the bottom of the can but I'll check tomorrow -- I think they're quoted.

Edit -- Quick look shows a little over 9 times face.
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