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Default #OT# Hard data on "investment" returns

On Jan 3, 1:35*am, Ignoramus16758
I did own silver for a few years, in form of six or seven 100
oz. silver bars. Silver is an important industrial metal, with many
applications, though less so now with the decline of film photography.

i


Actually gold is an important industrial metal, but wide spread use is
limited by the price. If gold was $100 / lb you would see it widely
used. One use would be for solar collectors. It is the best infrared
reflector and does not tarnish.

Dan