jiffy117- Have fun with your metal investments. If you like doing it, have fun, and don't get burned financially, go for it!! I do own some Silver Eagles (haven't bought any 2016 yet) but that's just for play. I like the 60 degree angle on my wife's and my 401ks growth graph but then again I work for The Man so get a decent match. If I want to gamble more, the Iowaigans have a casino about a dozen miles down the road where I can blow some cash if I feel like it. If a truly SHTF event happens, then katie bar the door and all bets are off. The most carefully lain plans usually start changing as soon as the enemy is engaged for the first time...