> The real estate market was a ridiculous debt bubble. Whereas precious metals are > directly correlated to currency self-destruction which is a 1-way street. Different > ball-game entirely.
When the currency self destructs, and a loaf of bread cost 100 billionty dollars, you really think a buyer for your silver will be readily available?
That chunk of metal is good for making coins and jewelry. Personally, I'm sinking all my money into potatoes and guns.