I  just have to say that I was wrong about gold prices and silver prices.  I was waiting for the announcement that debt ceiling agreement was done and expected gold prices and silver prices to take a little dip.  The plan was to buy on the dip, expecting prices to rise back up in the weeks to follow.  I was wrong, it has not dipped at all since.  Gold is at record high prices and silver is just under $42 an ounce.  The analyst are looking at $1800 for gold.  Global slowdown is increasing demand and as more and more economic data and debt crisis (US and Europe) come to light, I think more and more people will be flocking to Gold.  Check available deals and get low above spot pricing at APMEX coupons, if your looking to invest.