Good thread, Gold is a complex topic since it has so many players with divergent interests. Since it is not a "pure" industrial metal..of course it is heavily manipulated in terms of value and supply. I like the easy access of "junk gold" in e-scrap, that seems like a wonderful bet for the future (much like silver in coinage,that has paid off great for early hoarders). If the break neck growth in India/China stays linked 100plus/barrel oil copper will be metal of the day..pure market driven commodity that will be very difficult to corner or suppress. Amazing times...this fake "recovery" is outta cash,where is the money going to run too?