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Old 06-06-2009, 09:50 AM
 
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The easiest way to hold gold and silver is through ETFs: GLD and SLV. These can be traded like stocks. An online discount brokerage account that links to your bank account for transfers would be the most convenient and direct way to arrange this.
I bought 6 Swiss Vrenelis some 15 years ago. They probably cost me around $70 each. I probably should sell them but I don't need the money and they are really pretty coins. In Switzerland, you can just go to the bank and buy them over the counter.
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Old 06-08-2009, 10:42 AM
 
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One rule of thumb that I've learned the hard way.

If you dont understand the economics of your investment, dont do it..
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