It's not just silver... I'm realizing that I can't discuss finances with anyone in real life. It's such an emotionally-charged issue and there's no way to not make it personal... I definitely realize now that's why I spend so much time on outlets such as this and some other forums.
i mentioned to my older brother ( 69 yrs. old ) to buy silver or gold and take his dollars out of the bank, just in case the dollar collapses. he shocked me when he said, "The government won't let that happen; they'll take care of things." I was so shocked that he thought that way, that i just said, "ooookay, i hope you're right."...some people just have been brainwashed so long that they can't see what's going on nor can they think for themselves anymore.
***** Precious metal Prices are the most manipulated. If it was not for the manipulation Fiat currencies would not exist, i.e an ounce of silver would value infinite dollars, of course an ounce of gold too.
***** Also its a lot harder to run the biggest warfare/welfare state in the history of man when you can´t print "money" with unlimited abandon. "You can´t print Gold"
+Joe Marino This why I've stopped talking to people about it. People are so conditioned to the status quo and blindly (lazily?) trusting in the big lie that "our government would never do that to us" that they can't even conceive of the changes happening around the world before their eyes.
That's as bad as the worst conspiracy theorists believing any one has that much control. Having such faith in government is more irrational than the most hardcore preppers, but the opposite extreme.
You tube is my outlet for being able to relate to other silver stackers. I have attempted to talk with my family about it but you're right, they just don't understand and would rather waste money on crap. the ones I most concerned with relaying the importance and value of PM's is with my daughter. I will never be rich but I believe in generational wealth and that is what silver is to me. its wealth that I plan to pass to my child. I really enjoyed this video because I can relay so much to it. thank you for sharing and making your videos.
my family almost takes it as though buying silver is wasting money on crap! hard to believe. they told me that gold was worthless in the 1980's when they had "plenty of money" and I said they should have bought in so they could have made a killing in 2008. they didn't get it. "who would buy the gold back off us? no-one wants this stuff. we would have to advertise in the newspaper and no-one would call.". they can't understand that bullion dealers actually BUY BACK what they sell to you. coz no other shops do. except used car dealers. then they got the idea that they would only buy it back at one quarter the price (like a used car dealer). the next excuse was "well all that kind of stuff is all over my head and too complicated". never mind their son could show them exactly who to go to and what to do.
The most common issue people have that I talk to is they don't know that money and fiat currency are two different things. Once that's understood it opens the door to a bunch of whole new philosophies. The "storer of wealth" definition is the best for debating skeptics.
I know how you feel about trying to get others into silver. People always think a person is crazy when they do things like stack silver, can food, or other things that are worth doing. Home canning was not really for doomsday prepping or anything, nor is stacking silver. To me they are skills that are practical in getting you through hard times. They save your rear end. Silver is a cushion, a shock absorber that can get you out of a jam down the line when the purchasing power of a weak dollar makes it hard to get along. As you no doubt know, the value of the metal is fixed and its the power of the dollar that moves around against it. At least this is my take on it. Anyway, with the dollar in such a bad situation right now, its worth while to get the silver while it's cheap. The dollar is only going to devalue further, so keep on stackin' ! My family as well, looks at me like I'm crazy, but let's see how much a loaf of bread costs in about five years. :) I'll just unload a coin and get the paper I need to buy that loaf many times over in the future :) Shock absorber in action! I quit talking about it to family, even my wife. You can't tell people anything. It'll be there in the place I stashed it, waiting for me when the time comes. Did you know that several states are set to begin using silver as money again if we go into hyper inflation? I think it's something like seventeen states now that have made such plans. I wish Texas was on that list. The way things are going, they may be soon :) As you say, just stack and talk to others of like mind. The grasshoppers abound in times of plenty while ants put away for the hard times. Here's to the ants!
Most of my family were surprised at me buying silver, but agreed that it was a good investment, due to its value to industry and medicine. I went a bit far though with trying to convince my Dad about the post-crash economy. Now he thinks I'm a communist.
I'V tried converting my mom to get small amounts of silver. She refuses to do it. my dad was a little easier seeing he already stockpiles gold. my brothers are skeptical, but will try it. my sister, though kinda book smart, is not smart enough to comprehend what I'm saying. I am the youngest of my family, except my sister, I being 15. I do have 44 oz of silver, more than all my family combined, and about 6.4 grams of gold
I'm 15 too and my parents and I are on board with Silver and Gold but all my siblings are out in La La land and don't comprehend anything. Lol. Good luck.
I just subbed. Thanks for your channel. I've been watching all the biggies to get more educated and have been at the point for several years where I'm convinced silver is the way to go. I had to sell all I had about 4 years ago, had a modest stack, and now able to get back to stacking again. I'm really stoked. I'm at retirement age now but remember my coin collections as a boy in the early 60's. It's been a lifelong fever for me. Now I can see what people like me are doing.
Thank you Sid, isnt it amazing how we all seem to have a similar story, as it relates to discussing Silver with people? It cracks me up, how universal the theme is. Thanks for watching!
Exactly, damn I have just been thinking about this. My dad, brother, and mom get this look on their faces when I show the 4 ounces I have so far to them like its weird. And when I explain why, (inflation, debt ceiling, etc.), it just doesn't register and they keep doing what they are doing. When I heard this stuff, I was captivated immediately. I guess I have a different brain. A future-oriented brain.
Liked and subbed. Everything u said still rings true today. Great vid being new to community like how u remind people not to try to keep up with the "big timers" .
The guys at work are too busy keeping up with Gator football than to invest in precious metals. They think that stacking silver will get you investigated by the FBI. Well, maybe they're right about that. But it doesn't stop me.
At my work I get nonstop noise about Family Guy and updates on other massively irrelevant annoyances. I don't begrudge people for their interests, that's their business, but when they are totally blind to real issues like our corrupt, control-hungry government and I have to suffer as a result of their ignorance I have a right to get irritated. The priorities in this country are completely lost on the leftists in Hollywood and the criminals in sports, which explains a lot of why we are on such a downward spiral.
schradsd this is why we have to just start working on being producers instead of just investors. Learning how to make lye from table salt, (and if you use iron on the other electrode, you get ferric chloride) both useful products for production of everything from printed circuit boards in electronics, to purifying metals like silver from hogwash garbage they toss in with it in coins from 1969 and back, The trick is finding viable cheap sources of power, which for this sort of thing solar cells are perfect since the real costs are in the hardware to make it household electricity and you dont want that for this process, you want it to stay as plain old DC like you find in a battery, lol
Its good to diversify and good to invest in physical items within your possession. Investing in the markets is about ridiculous at this point. Its well inflated and anyone who has paid any attention at all knows the bubble will pop sooner or later. Its all a big joke, and when it pops, if you aren't laughing, you weren't in on the joke.
Hi am new to collecting silver and I am really excited for it. I have only told like 2 people about my interest and they kinda looked at me like I was a bit crazy or that am turning into a conspiracy theorist. I don't think they get it, no fault of their own but YT is the only outlet that I have to try and learn and to share the passion I am developing for this. What a great video, thank you for sharing and I have subbed:)
New and young stacker here, 20 years of age and coming up on one year of stacking. Just wanna say that I love all your videos man!! you're a big inspiration as to why I am on the slow and (hopefully) steady road to true financial independence. You motivate me to stack (not to mention all the other great guys on youtube. Bigstack, salivatemetal, BRSH, Epic RV, to name a few that help me when my mind and finances stray), along with your videos, and though my stack is small it is ever growing thanks to all of you. Keep up the videos! Oh! almost forgot why I began this comment to begin with. I LOVE the idea of a decoy safe!! Two thumbs up for that one!! For all you know the thief could be drugged up or armed and dangerous, and anything to get him outta my house as empty handed as possible, as soon as possible, is for the win. You're a wise man on many levels silverfish, and I aspire to have but a fraction of that wisdom one day. I commend you, for what very very little it means, and wish you a good day.
u have the best channel on silver and gold that i have seen. i subbed your channel. i feel the same way, im 23, every1 my age only cares about zombie movies, cars, or sports. i cant even relate to any1. i talk to them about money and they think im nuts. but u are alot like me. thank you , cuz u brought me some type of motivation lol.
I pretty much only talk about silver with my wife, best friend, and father-in-law (all share an interest in silver investing). Everyone else will ridicule you and laugh hysterically when you say you invest in silver. They all think it's just a metal like steel or aluminum which is worth very little. Those people remind me of a CZcams video where this guy offered people either a candy bar or a 10oz bar of silver. Everyone chose the candy bar even after the guy told them how much it was worth at the time and pointed them to a nearby coin store that would validate his claims. People are just conditioned to see silver as a currency from the past and worthless today. I wish he offered me the choice because I would have taken the silver and ran LOL.
Even investing in aluminum or nickels is smarter than trying to save cash as it depreciates. I know a guy who picks up scrap cars, leaves them on his property till metal is up or he needs cash, and no thinks that is not smart, I don't think.
Im glad that the dummy safe idea resonated with you. Pretty easy to pull off, and Im glad to hear that you were able to convert one of your nieces, thats awesome. Its fun to involve the kids, their reasons are so pure, they just love to look at it!
people know my name, but only ONE person actually has a clue as to where I live. and of course i hide all my stuff in the most ridiculous place they would never look.
One quick question...I'm new to buying some silver. I realize buying in quantity helps reduce the price over spot...but being in Canada I'm not finding great sources. my local shop sells 100oz of silver at 10% over spot...seems so high. What number should I try for? Thanks
+Mbuna Marcus - Aquariums, Cichlids and More It depends on what it is. If its Eagles or Maples, that is what you would expect to pay. If its for bars, then its too much. Look online, shop around. I bought from SilverGoldBull up in Canada, before. Im really not familiar with any other Canadian bullion dealers.
+silverfish VT Hey buddy, you got some nice videos there :) But there are things i disagree with here: For example, when they broke into my house, they searched EVERYTHING. They didn't get a box of jewels and leave, they turned the whole place upside down, even for small metal items. So putting a dummy safe will only make them take both the real thing AND the dummy safe. They probably have metal detectors, so i don't think you are safe like that. Plus, when you show them "hey i collect coins in this house" you probably make yourself a target for a second "easy" rip off. I think that the best thing to do, is to keep all your coins in a good hiding place where a metal detector cannot spot them.
hello silverfish i am a 16 year old teen and i have for some reason started to like this silver investment stuff to be honest i think its just cool to have the way they look (i also collect crystals) i was wondering if i could have like a personal talk kik or Skype maybe?
***** There is so much more to pms, than those clowns. If you honestly believe that they are the be all, end all to gold and silver, then yes, I can see why your view would be so jaded. But, its simply inaccurate.
***** Of course it does. Big deal. For every gold to 10K clown, I can show you a much higher ratio of stock market to the moon clowns. Name an industry that deals with money, and I will show you a conga line of clowns. PMs are not unique in that regard.
silverfish VT good video m8 . I sometimes feel a little exasperated when I can't get people to understand so I kinda just don't bother anymore :) As you suggest I think I will take to you tube to share my enthusiasm . keep it up . enjoying the vids
Hey silverfish vt I just subscribed to your channel....love it, I look forward to watching more. Finally a fellow stacker I can actually relate to, good job man!
Hey Silverfish VT, thanks for what you are doing! I am just a guy with a family, work for a fortune 500 company, middle class income, and I just started stacking this month. I have felt in my gut for a while that I needed to diversify my portfolio to protect my wealth, (or lack there of) and protect myself from the dollar collapse. I finally took the silver plunge and found all the silver youtube channels. I love brother john f, etc but its nice to hear from someone with whom I can relate.
Wow, what an excellent discussion! I am on the same page as you for sure. If I recall, I made some of my first bullion purchases this year. And I am struggling to find$ to buy more. My manager overheard that I had a bit of silver, spoke with me, and now he just bought his first 10 ounces this week! My goal is hopefully more than 100 oz in 2013. Really, really, appreciate the name drop with my Turning Cans in Coins video! I think I am focused for success in the long term as you are! Well done!
Great vid. I feel I'm totally on the same page as you. When I talk to my family about it, my parents understand and though they don't necessarily encourage me to collect/invest in silver, they think it's great that I found something I'm actually quite passionate about -- and have the will to follow and grow the direction I'm going. I haven't told too many of my friends but from the ones I have, it's a 50/50 reaction. Some are on board and want to start, and some just continue along.
You got it, man. Thanks for making the video! Great commentary. A few days ago my daughter turned 10 and she got her first Silver Eagle. I explained to her that she doesn't need to tell her friends that she has it. Your vid inspired me to look for gold-plated bars to add to my dummy out-in-the-open stash. I found 5 1 ounce gold-plated China bars for $15. Sweet! Also, you can add proof sets to it. Early 90's sets are about $10 each, but thieves would think they're valuable. My best to you!
New subscriber here. Great video. I'm new to coin collecting and buying silver. I'm hooked on the American Silver Eagle but am looking into some other types of bullion. I'll be checking out your channel more. Thanks.
Mega, thanks for the sub, and for watching, I really appreciate it! Yes, I draw a LOT of parallels between working out and Silver, and thats why I use the analogy. A lot of discipline, hard work, and sacrifice to get there. Dont just walk in on day one, and cave because it looks "too hard". Put the time and effort in, and watch that stack grow, just like your bench, or any other endeavor , you will succeed.
I don't purchase silver every month, but I am always looking for deals at yard sales and estate sales. Sometimes I will do a bulk order if I end up with extra cash. I know deep down the end will justify the means. Keep stacking.
Great set of vids, very informative and agree with everything. Ive tried to talk with a few of my friends about maybe investing a bit in metals but i get the same reaction and this vid makes me feel a little better about just going about my stacking and letting the chips fall where they may. Whats really frustrating is talking with my folks about maybe getting a little bit but its the same story like u said in the vid. Like u were saying though, great there's places like youtube
THank you Adam, it sounds like we have similar stories. Its honestly a pretty cool feeling buying Silver, knowing that you have some insurance, and it just feels like reel wealth, it beats a series of numbers on a spreadsheet. I sleep a LOT better at night holding silver.
Thanks a bunch for the support. I like the level headed approach you have to discussing things. I think we all can agree that Silver specifically is currently the best investment vehicle for bullion right now for the average person. I really like those coins, but I am always having a constant debate over buying generic private mint bullion vs. government issued bullion.
Got here via SGT and enjoyed the vid /subscribed - Granted, I work in EMS so I'm in an industry that typically has a high common sense requirement, but overall I'd say about 18% of my coworkers are actively accumulating bullion. My buddy Chris and I were drinking one night surfing possible investments. We stumbled onto GATA and we both knew immediately. We pillaged our 401k's, took the tax liability hit, sold off our various other investments, and haven't looked back.
I love the silver community. A really diverse but cool bunch. We at least have some similarity in our world view. And I have seen a lot of generosity, from silver give always, to raising money for a buddy with a hospital bill.
I like the ideas you talked about. Buying a roll a year; the decoy safe; finding an outlet for your Silver interest. I want to get into having some Silver as a long term investment, and my wife don't like the idea. So I've decide to buy it slowly, on my own with my pocket change. I'm hoping to get it under way once I can find a good local vendor.
Excellent! You do unusually good and thoughtful videos. Assuming your imagination can keep coming up with content, I hope you'll keep making videos. It's very helpful to a lot of people. Your name has come up multiple times in recent correspondance without my having mentioned it. Good stuff!
I like your videos, doesn't rile anyone up, or go on a big tangent. the one video using music as a reference to good quality items in life, music, or PM. GOOD stuff
you are very smart. I am 13 and I bought my first ounces of silver(15 ounces of scottsdale silver). Thank you for the insperation and also to make me know that there are people out there that also care about silver. My parents tell me not to talk about it because they think it is some sort of an obssesion. THX
Just started my stack with two one oz Canadian Maple Leafs. I'm currently working a part time job who's sole purpose is to buy silver. Good video silverfish!
mang your channel and your videos are truly inspiring, I WANNA BE LIKE YOU WHEN I GROW UP hahhahaahah LMAO...ONE OF THE BEST SILVER STACKING VIDEOs up there, inspired me to make my own channel....THANK YOU
Lance, think of us as the silver class of 2012, lol. Hopefully we are able to hit our goals for the year, and keep the stack growing. Awesome job converting your boss, just prepare yourself for the fact that most people wont "get it". As far as the name dropping, any time! I really enjoy your videos and perspective, and enthusiasm for silver.
Vette, thanks for watching, I appreciate it, its great interacting with people that share my view point. As far as the bars go, someone else asked me as well. I will get there, I like the Silvertowne Stackers, those will probably be the first bars that I buy. You will see my stack evolve over time.
I have very much had the same negative or lackluster response to collecting silver for the last several years. I went through this once before about 20 years ago over saving for retirement. Over time seeing my wealth grow steadily was enough for me. I felt like I had truly learned something, and want to share it, and nobody wanted to listen. It would be nice to know someone that you can share your enthusiam with. Thank God for YT. Now I can follow like minded silver savers on YT.
That is a much better success ratio than I have had. That is great, that you were able to be so persuasive. They will thank you later! Thanks for watching
You may be right about the silver being with you for a long time but the time spent with your child is eternally with you . Your child will love you just for the time you have spent with him/her. God Bless for this vid, and the awareness you are bringing.
By watchin you and a few others i started buyin silver i make coin rings and i am disabled Veteran so i'm bout dirt poor hah I have been buyin 18oz aweek. I take all the cash i make from my coins and my silver. I like the ingets rather then rounds i just like the feel off holdin the silver in my hand. i set a goal of gettin 20lbs this yr. I know just beginin it is a hard goal to reach but i will surely try it. I will let you know how i do, aswell as i go along thru the months. Thx for gettin me rockin in the silver. SILVER ON my friend
You mentioned buying power, which got me thinking about 1980s $50 silver and inflation. We have never truly seen that price level, and now all of the $100 silver theories going around youtube don't seem far fetched. I was skeptical, but now I believe that it is destine to happen. How long till, is the only question now. I feel that inflation has kind of "hidden" the true comparison of silver prices then and now for many people. Great video, humble, didn't just force an idea onto the audience.
Thanks so much for watching! That is great that you just started stacking, as I said in one of my other videos, where else can you get started for 2.30-2.50? Keep plugging away at it, and your stack will be much bigger than you ever thought it could be.
Im 21 and I literally got into silver collecting this week. Because of a random Google ad popping up because i did not have adblock on. I'm buying silver as soon as i get paid and will continue in small amounts for a very long time. My family thinks its a good idea and may stack as well. My friends however did EXACTLY what you said. Brushed it off and argued about it some. To the point: im finding out that videos like these and people like you are providing me with invaluable knowledge. Thank you! I wish i found out about stacking sooner.
Go on-line and check current silver prices before you buy. APMEX, or KITCO, are good places to start. Then check out your local flea market/swap meet to comparison shop. EBAY is not the place to buy silver, gold, etc.
I really dont worry too much about the price, I hear what you are saying. I have been getting in the mindset of measuring my wealth in ounces. I have zero intention of selling any for at least 25 years, so the day to day price action doesnt mean as much. I will say that Im thankful that the price has stayed fairly low, to allow me to build a decent (for me) stack. Thanks so much for watching!
EnlitendPatriot- thank you for your input, it is appreciated. The reason why I am leaning towards using a safe box is because my home was broken into several months back. The experience has left me on edge and the thought of leaving lots of silver in my home makes me feel uneasy.
I watched several of your videos, and will be looking forward to more of them. I at one time was heavily into the stock market, but I have kind of lost faith in it now. PM have worked for thousands of years, and since were are currently in perilous financial times it just makes very good sense to me know to accumulate silver and gold.
I'm 14 and I converted my step dad. We both stack silver and go to the lcs together. Talking about the market and Perth and all of these things with him now are amazing
I told my dad. His response was that if ever "something would happen to me" he'd know to come searching for my stash. Such a nice thing to say. I've pretty much kept it to myself since.
Hi, thanks for watching, and the kind words. 1 oz coins, or even smaller denominations like 90% halves and dimes are the best because there is zero risk of counterfeiting, and if you need to sell, you have a bigger customer base. However, and you are stealing my thunder a little lol (I will be doing a future video on Kilo coins) a Kilo coin is an awesome "signature piece" to your stack. Its an unbelievable hunk of metal, and its awe inspiring to hold.
I talked to a coin dealer in Sacramento and he stated the dollar will be here forever. I mentioned silver to a bank teller who had some silver jewelry on and she went into a mute state when I said she should pursue silver more and check out some videos online. Your advice is right on. The general public is very dumbed down and brainwashed into the status quo. To move outside those parameters is very hard for most people. A few I have found are at least willing to listen but I do not go into how much I store in my home.
A humble approach to making precious metal investments. I like it. I do it because the stuff is useful at an industrial level. That and I see the baseline and the peak. I like to start buying around the baseline. I have some collectibles too. May get a few gold 1/10th ounce gov issue coins too. I like getting the gov stuff because it's reliable and recognizable, and find the pretty factor as less important. I see the metal as a resource more than a collectible, even though I know some of the coins I have are. I say scare the bank with a regular purchase of precious metals.
my family thinks im a lunatic..i scrap metal, am a prepper, n just now starting my collection of silver.. I intend to buy silver n gold with my scrap.. great vid bud
I just started stacking silver about 5 or 6 weeks ago.I have 12 ounces of silver and a 2 pesos gold coin and I bought all of them by scrapping metal on weekends.It was better then blowing the money at Walmart or whatever.Great video!
It's not just silver... I'm realizing that I can't discuss finances with anyone in real life. It's such an emotionally-charged issue and there's no way to not make it personal... I definitely realize now that's why I spend so much time on outlets such as this and some other forums.
i mentioned to my older brother ( 69 yrs. old ) to buy silver or gold and take his dollars out of the bank, just in case the dollar collapses. he shocked me when he said, "The government won't let that happen; they'll take care of things." I was so shocked that he thought that way, that i just said, "ooookay, i hope you're right."...some people just have been brainwashed so long that they can't see what's going on nor can they think for themselves anymore.
***** Actually it lost 98%, so its value is less than half of that
***** Precious metal Prices are the most manipulated. If it was not for the manipulation Fiat currencies would not exist, i.e an ounce of silver would value infinite dollars, of course an ounce of gold too.
***** Also its a lot harder to run the biggest warfare/welfare state in the history of man when you can´t print "money" with unlimited abandon. "You can´t print Gold"
+Joe Marino This why I've stopped talking to people about it. People are so conditioned to the status quo and blindly (lazily?) trusting in the big lie that "our government would never do that to us" that they can't even conceive of the changes happening around the world before their eyes.
That's as bad as the worst conspiracy theorists believing any one has that much control. Having such faith in government is more irrational than the most hardcore preppers, but the opposite extreme.
I just started stacking about a month ago and I have 22 oz so far. 1000 is my goal.
You tube is my outlet for being able to relate to other silver stackers. I have attempted to talk with my family about it but you're right, they just don't understand and would rather waste money on crap. the ones I most concerned with relaying the importance and value of PM's is with my daughter. I will never be rich but I believe in generational wealth and that is what silver is to me. its wealth that I plan to pass to my child. I really enjoyed this video because I can relay so much to it. thank you for sharing and making your videos.
my family almost takes it as though buying silver is wasting money on crap! hard to believe. they told me that gold was worthless in the 1980's when they had "plenty of money" and I said they should have bought in so they could have made a killing in 2008. they didn't get it. "who would buy the gold back off us? no-one wants this stuff. we would have to advertise in the newspaper and no-one would call.". they can't understand that bullion dealers actually BUY BACK what they sell to you. coz no other shops do. except used car dealers. then they got the idea that they would only buy it back at one quarter the price (like a used car dealer). the next excuse was "well all that kind of stuff is all over my head and too complicated". never mind their son could show them exactly who to go to and what to do.
The most common issue people have that I talk to is they don't know that money and fiat currency are two different things. Once that's understood it opens the door to a bunch of whole new philosophies. The "storer of wealth" definition is the best for debating skeptics.
I know how you feel about trying to get others into silver. People always think a person is crazy when they do things like stack silver, can food, or other things that are worth doing. Home canning was not really for doomsday prepping or anything, nor is stacking silver. To me they are skills that are practical in getting you through hard times. They save your rear end.
Silver is a cushion, a shock absorber that can get you out of a jam down the line when the purchasing power of a weak dollar makes it hard to get along. As you no doubt know, the value of the metal is fixed and its the power of the dollar that moves around against it. At least this is my take on it.
Anyway, with the dollar in such a bad situation right now, its worth while to get the silver while it's cheap. The dollar is only going to devalue further, so keep on stackin' !
My family as well, looks at me like I'm crazy, but let's see how much a loaf of bread costs in about five years. :) I'll just unload a coin and get the paper I need to buy that loaf many times over in the future :) Shock absorber in action!
I quit talking about it to family, even my wife. You can't tell people anything. It'll be there in the place I stashed it, waiting for me when the time comes.
Did you know that several states are set to begin using silver as money again if we go into hyper inflation? I think it's something like seventeen states now that have made such plans. I wish Texas was on that list. The way things are going, they may be soon :)
As you say, just stack and talk to others of like mind. The grasshoppers abound in times of plenty while ants put away for the hard times. Here's to the ants!
Most of my family were surprised at me buying silver, but agreed that it was a good investment, due to its value to industry and medicine. I went a bit far though with trying to convince my Dad about the post-crash economy. Now he thinks I'm a communist.
How did that age?
I'V tried converting my mom to get small amounts of silver. She refuses to do it. my dad was a little easier seeing he already stockpiles gold. my brothers are skeptical, but will try it. my sister, though kinda book smart, is not smart enough to comprehend what I'm saying. I am the youngest of my family, except my sister, I being 15. I do have 44 oz of silver, more than all my family combined, and about 6.4 grams of gold
I'm 15 too and my parents and I are on board with Silver and Gold but all my siblings are out in La La land and don't comprehend anything. Lol. Good luck.
well done dude keep going!
Make sure you have a good hiding spot and congratulations you're awesome
just picked up a 2013 Britannia and a 2009 philharmoniker .. its a start
+Lets Go Shooting Absolutely!
I told my brother and mum to buy Silver, they think I'm crazy. I have prepared a big, I told you so for them.
I just subbed. Thanks for your channel. I've been watching all the biggies to get more educated and have been at the point for several years where I'm convinced silver is the way to go. I had to sell all I had about 4 years ago, had a modest stack, and now able to get back to stacking again. I'm really stoked. I'm at retirement age now but remember my coin collections as a boy in the early 60's. It's been a lifelong fever for me. Now I can see what people like me are doing.
Thank you Sid, isnt it amazing how we all seem to have a similar story, as it relates to discussing Silver with people? It cracks me up, how universal the theme is. Thanks for watching!
The Hobbit money is already gone, yes. But the joy brought by a child's laughter will be with you forever....
Exactly, damn I have just been thinking about this. My dad, brother, and mom get this look on their faces when I show the 4 ounces I have so far to them like its weird. And when I explain why, (inflation, debt ceiling, etc.), it just doesn't register and they keep doing what they are doing. When I heard this stuff, I was captivated immediately. I guess I have a different brain. A future-oriented brain.
Liked and subbed. Everything u said still rings true today. Great vid being new to community like how u remind people not to try to keep up with the "big timers" .
Great vid, very wise yet so humble. Thanks for sharing those thoughts, keep up the good work!
The guys at work are too busy keeping up with Gator football than to invest in precious metals. They think that stacking silver will get you investigated by the FBI. Well, maybe they're right about that. But it doesn't stop me.
At my work I get nonstop noise about Family Guy and updates on other massively irrelevant annoyances. I don't begrudge people for their interests, that's their business, but when they are totally blind to real issues like our corrupt, control-hungry government and I have to suffer as a result of their ignorance I have a right to get irritated. The priorities in this country are completely lost on the leftists in Hollywood and the criminals in sports, which explains a lot of why we are on such a downward spiral.
schradsd this is why we have to just start working on being producers instead of just investors. Learning how to make lye from table salt, (and if you use iron on the other electrode, you get ferric chloride) both useful products for production of everything from printed circuit boards in electronics, to purifying metals like silver from hogwash garbage they toss in with it in coins from 1969 and back, The trick is finding viable cheap sources of power, which for this sort of thing solar cells are perfect since the real costs are in the hardware to make it household electricity and you dont want that for this process, you want it to stay as plain old DC like you find in a battery, lol
***** for them, its not anymore. they will go over your property in an hour with a detector
I started stacking silver in early November. I have 57 one-ounce generic rounds so far (Provident Prospector rounds).
I hope this is good timing...
+ndrthrdr1 i just bought 50 one-ounce rounds today and will buy more...keep stacking, the dollar will crash very soon
Snake is my favorite lunar series. great video. really enjoyed it. Thank you.
Awesome vid! I really liked what you had to say, made total sense. Keep stacking!
Is it strange that all my friends think it's a good idea to invest in silver?
Its good to diversify and good to invest in physical items within your possession.
Investing in the markets is about ridiculous at this point. Its well inflated and anyone who has paid any attention at all knows the bubble will pop sooner or later.
Its all a big joke, and when it pops, if you aren't laughing, you weren't in on the joke.
That means your hanging with the right kinda people lol.
I feel self conscious about the size of my stack :(
You shouldn't, everyone should only stack at their own pace, and what their budget will allow.
Hi am new to collecting silver and I am really excited for it. I have only told like 2 people about my interest and they kinda looked at me like I was a bit crazy or that am turning into a conspiracy theorist. I don't think they get it, no fault of their own but YT is the only outlet that I have to try and learn and to share the passion I am developing for this. What a great video, thank you for sharing and I have subbed:)
U NAILED IT! From beginning to end...ty
I'm glad those people are sleeping at the wheel..!!!
I am very new to buying silver, I am 13, and where do you recommend I buy silver? Online or just at a silver shop?
It never hurts to go to a local coin shop, check out their prices, and compare to online dealers.
I personally use eBay I've gotten about 10 silver coin's for spot this week
CoinInvest
APMEX.com always delivers excellence
make sure they have no sales tax internet usually has no sales tax
New and young stacker here, 20 years of age and coming up on one year of stacking. Just wanna say that I love all your videos man!! you're a big inspiration as to why I am on the slow and (hopefully) steady road to true financial independence. You motivate me to stack (not to mention all the other great guys on youtube. Bigstack, salivatemetal, BRSH, Epic RV, to name a few that help me when my mind and finances stray), along with your videos, and though my stack is small it is ever growing thanks to all of you. Keep up the videos!
Oh! almost forgot why I began this comment to begin with. I LOVE the idea of a decoy safe!! Two thumbs up for that one!! For all you know the thief could be drugged up or armed and dangerous, and anything to get him outta my house as empty handed as possible, as soon as possible, is for the win. You're a wise man on many levels silverfish, and I aspire to have but a fraction of that wisdom one day. I commend you, for what very very little it means, and wish you a good day.
u have the best channel on silver and gold that i have seen. i subbed your channel. i feel the same way, im 23, every1 my age only cares about zombie movies, cars, or sports. i cant even relate to any1. i talk to them about money and they think im nuts. but u are alot like me. thank you , cuz u brought me some type of motivation lol.
I pretty much only talk about silver with my wife, best friend, and father-in-law (all share an interest in silver investing). Everyone else will ridicule you and laugh hysterically when you say you invest in silver. They all think it's just a metal like steel or aluminum which is worth very little. Those people remind me of a CZcams video where this guy offered people either a candy bar or a 10oz bar of silver. Everyone chose the candy bar even after the guy told them how much it was worth at the time and pointed them to a nearby coin store that would validate his claims. People are just conditioned to see silver as a currency from the past and worthless today. I wish he offered me the choice because I would have taken the silver and ran LOL.
Even investing in aluminum or nickels is smarter than trying to save cash as it depreciates. I know a guy who picks up scrap cars, leaves them on his property till metal is up or he needs cash, and no thinks that is not smart, I don't think.
zit popping videos are great
I have just started and boy, am I in love with how beautiful these pieces can be. SILVER is the way to go
Im glad that the dummy safe idea resonated with you. Pretty easy to pull off, and Im glad to hear that you were able to convert one of your nieces, thats awesome. Its fun to involve the kids, their reasons are so pure, they just love to look at it!
Don't tell anyone....... So he posts it on CZcams 😐
we have no idea who he is that's the point.
people know my name, but only ONE person actually has a clue as to where I live. and of course i hide all my stuff in the most ridiculous place they would never look.
LMFAO at "let them watch zit popping videos"...
Great advice, thanks so much for watching. I will be buying some lower premium Silver, I have a pretty good mix right now.
Just started collecting silver coins (got around 10 ounces so far), gotta tell you your videos inspired me to buy.
Amazing video my friend
+Mbuna Marcus - Aquariums, Cichlids and More Thank you
One quick question...I'm new to buying some silver. I realize buying in quantity helps reduce the price over spot...but being in Canada I'm not finding great sources. my local shop sells 100oz of silver at 10% over spot...seems so high. What number should I try for? Thanks
+Mbuna Marcus - Aquariums, Cichlids and More It depends on what it is. If its Eagles or Maples, that is what you would expect to pay. If its for bars, then its too much. Look online, shop around. I bought from SilverGoldBull up in Canada, before. Im really not familiar with any other Canadian bullion dealers.
Ok thanks...yes it was for a bar
+silverfish VT Hey buddy, you got some nice videos there :) But there are things i disagree with here: For example, when they broke into my house, they searched EVERYTHING. They didn't get a box of jewels and leave, they turned the whole place upside down, even for small metal items. So putting a dummy safe will only make them take both the real thing AND the dummy safe. They probably have metal detectors, so i don't think you are safe like that. Plus, when you show them "hey i collect coins in this house" you probably make yourself a target for a second "easy" rip off. I think that the best thing to do, is to keep all your coins in a good hiding place where a metal detector cannot spot them.
hello silverfish i am a 16 year old teen and i have for some reason started to like this silver investment stuff to be honest i think its just cool to have the way they look (i also collect crystals) i was wondering if i could have like a personal talk kik or Skype maybe?
Peter, drop me a pm, I dont skype, nor do I have a kik. I would be happy to answer any of your questions.
***** always a negative nolan somewhere even if you are a schitty peter
***** There is so much more to pms, than those clowns. If you honestly believe that they are the be all, end all to gold and silver, then yes, I can see why your view would be so jaded. But, its simply inaccurate.
***** Of course it does. Big deal. For every gold to 10K clown, I can show you a much higher ratio of stock market to the moon clowns. Name an industry that deals with money, and I will show you a conga line of clowns. PMs are not unique in that regard.
***** Dude don´t troll and alienate people from real money. Anyone knows silver soldering is not used in plumbing.
one of the best and more honest videos I've seen about silver.
silverfish VT good video m8 . I sometimes feel a little exasperated when I can't get people to understand so I kinda just don't bother anymore :) As you suggest I think I will take to you tube to share my enthusiasm . keep it up . enjoying the vids
Man your words are so right on, on so many levels. Great vid & love the coins!!!!
Perfect! Its great when you are able to open someone's eyes. Thanks for watching!
Hey silverfish vt I just subscribed to your channel....love it, I look forward to watching more. Finally a fellow stacker I can actually relate to, good job man!
Hey Silverfish VT, thanks for what you are doing! I am just a guy with a family, work for a fortune 500 company, middle class income, and I just started stacking this month. I have felt in my gut for a while that I needed to diversify my portfolio to protect my wealth, (or lack there of) and protect myself from the dollar collapse. I finally took the silver plunge and found all the silver youtube channels. I love brother john f, etc but its nice to hear from someone with whom I can relate.
Wow, what an excellent discussion! I am on the same page as you for sure. If I recall, I made some of my first bullion purchases this year. And I am struggling to find$ to buy more. My manager overheard that I had a bit of silver, spoke with me, and now he just bought his first 10 ounces this week! My goal is hopefully more than 100 oz in 2013. Really, really, appreciate the name drop with my Turning Cans in Coins video! I think I am focused for success in the long term as you are! Well done!
That is great! It is nice to know that loved ones will be okay. Thanks for watching
Great vid. I feel I'm totally on the same page as you. When I talk to my family about it, my parents understand and though they don't necessarily encourage me to collect/invest in silver, they think it's great that I found something I'm actually quite passionate about -- and have the will to follow and grow the direction I'm going. I haven't told too many of my friends but from the ones I have, it's a 50/50 reaction. Some are on board and want to start, and some just continue along.
I am truly honored and speechless. I have been a frequent reader of your site, and am blown away that you liked my video. Thank you so much!
Lol, nice! It would be a great goal to try to fill up a safe that large, maybe someday. Thanks for watching!
You got it, man. Thanks for making the video! Great commentary. A few days ago my daughter turned 10 and she got her first Silver Eagle. I explained to her that she doesn't need to tell her friends that she has it.
Your vid inspired me to look for gold-plated bars to add to my dummy out-in-the-open stash. I found 5 1 ounce gold-plated China bars for $15. Sweet!
Also, you can add proof sets to it. Early 90's sets are about $10 each, but thieves would think they're valuable.
My best to you!
New subscriber here. Great video. I'm new to coin collecting and buying silver. I'm hooked on the American Silver Eagle but am looking into some other types of bullion. I'll be checking out your channel more. Thanks.
Mega, thanks for the sub, and for watching, I really appreciate it! Yes, I draw a LOT of parallels between working out and Silver, and thats why I use the analogy. A lot of discipline, hard work, and sacrifice to get there. Dont just walk in on day one, and cave because it looks "too hard". Put the time and effort in, and watch that stack grow, just like your bench, or any other endeavor , you will succeed.
I don't purchase silver every month, but I am always looking for deals at yard sales and estate sales. Sometimes I will do a bulk order if I end up with extra cash. I know deep down the end will justify the means. Keep stacking.
Great set of vids, very informative and agree with everything. Ive tried to talk with a few of my friends about maybe investing a bit in metals but i get the same reaction and this vid makes me feel a little better about just going about my stacking and letting the chips fall where they may. Whats really frustrating is talking with my folks about maybe getting a little bit but its the same story like u said in the vid. Like u were saying though, great there's places like youtube
Spot on Petros, thanks for the perspective and ideas. Take care!
THank you Adam, it sounds like we have similar stories. Its honestly a pretty cool feeling buying Silver, knowing that you have some insurance, and it just feels like reel wealth, it beats a series of numbers on a spreadsheet. I sleep a LOT better at night holding silver.
Thanks a bunch for the support. I like the level headed approach you have to discussing things. I think we all can agree that Silver specifically is currently the best investment vehicle for bullion right now for the average person. I really like those coins, but I am always having a constant debate over buying generic private mint bullion vs. government issued bullion.
Got here via SGT and enjoyed the vid /subscribed - Granted, I work in EMS so I'm in an industry that typically has a high common sense requirement, but overall I'd say about 18% of my coworkers are actively accumulating bullion. My buddy Chris and I were drinking one night surfing possible investments. We stumbled onto GATA and we both knew immediately. We pillaged our 401k's, took the tax liability hit, sold off our various other investments, and haven't looked back.
I love the silver community. A really diverse but cool bunch. We at least have some similarity in our world view. And I have seen a lot of generosity, from silver give always, to raising money for a buddy with a hospital bill.
Thank you GSilvermani, I really appreciate you watching, and the kind words! The encouragement really means a lot
I like the ideas you talked about.
Buying a roll a year; the decoy safe; finding an outlet for your Silver interest.
I want to get into having some Silver as a long term investment, and my wife don't like the idea. So I've decide to buy it slowly, on my own with my pocket change. I'm hoping to get it under way once I can find a good local vendor.
you've earned a sub today sir! I love that idea of a dummy safe with worthless crap lol. keep stacking
Excellent! You do unusually good and thoughtful videos. Assuming your imagination can keep coming up with content, I hope you'll keep making videos. It's very helpful to a lot of people. Your name has come up multiple times in recent correspondance without my having mentioned it. Good stuff!
Exactly my friend, exactly. Thanks for watching!
I like your videos, doesn't rile anyone up, or go on a big tangent. the one video using music as a reference to good quality items in life, music, or PM. GOOD stuff
you are very smart. I am 13 and I bought my first ounces of silver(15 ounces of scottsdale silver). Thank you for the insperation and also to make me know that there are people out there that also care about silver. My parents tell me not to talk about it because they think it is some sort of an obssesion. THX
Just started my stack with two one oz Canadian Maple Leafs. I'm currently working a part time job who's sole purpose is to buy silver. Good video silverfish!
mang your channel and your videos are truly inspiring, I WANNA BE LIKE YOU WHEN I GROW UP hahhahaahah LMAO...ONE OF THE BEST SILVER STACKING VIDEOs up there, inspired me to make my own channel....THANK YOU
I am in the same boat, but I am stacking as hard as I can. Thanks for watching, and sharing your perspective!
Lance, think of us as the silver class of 2012, lol. Hopefully we are able to hit our goals for the year, and keep the stack growing. Awesome job converting your boss, just prepare yourself for the fact that most people wont "get it". As far as the name dropping, any time! I really enjoy your videos and perspective, and enthusiasm for silver.
Vette, thanks for watching, I appreciate it, its great interacting with people that share my view point. As far as the bars go, someone else asked me as well. I will get there, I like the Silvertowne Stackers, those will probably be the first bars that I buy. You will see my stack evolve over time.
I have very much had the same negative or lackluster response to collecting silver for the last several years. I went through this once before about 20 years ago over saving for retirement. Over time seeing my wealth grow steadily was enough for me. I felt like I had truly learned something, and want to share it, and nobody wanted to listen. It would be nice to know someone that you can share your enthusiam with. Thank God for YT. Now I can follow like minded silver savers on YT.
Great advice. I use CZcams as my outlet for my passion, thanks for watching!
Good video mate. I especially liked a couple of the points you made. Thanks.
That is a much better success ratio than I have had. That is great, that you were able to be so persuasive. They will thank you later! Thanks for watching
You may be right about the silver being with you for a long time but the time spent with your child is eternally with you . Your child will love you just for the time you have spent with him/her. God Bless for this vid, and the awareness you are bringing.
+deec269 No question deec, thank you for the comment.
By watchin you and a few others i started buyin silver i make coin rings and i am disabled Veteran so i'm bout dirt poor hah I have been buyin 18oz aweek. I take all the cash i make from my coins and my silver. I like the ingets rather then rounds i just like the feel off holdin the silver in my hand. i set a goal of gettin 20lbs this yr. I know just beginin it is a hard goal to reach but i will surely try it. I will let you know how i do, aswell as i go along thru the months. Thx for gettin me rockin in the silver. SILVER ON my friend
You mentioned buying power, which got me thinking about 1980s $50 silver and inflation. We have never truly seen that price level, and now all of the $100 silver theories going around youtube don't seem far fetched. I was skeptical, but now I believe that it is destine to happen. How long till, is the only question now. I feel that inflation has kind of "hidden" the true comparison of silver prices then and now for many people. Great video, humble, didn't just force an idea onto the audience.
Thanks so much for watching! That is great that you just started stacking, as I said in one of my other videos, where else can you get started for 2.30-2.50? Keep plugging away at it, and your stack will be much bigger than you ever thought it could be.
Im 21 and I literally got into silver collecting this week. Because of a random Google ad popping up because i did not have adblock on. I'm buying silver as soon as i get paid and will continue in small amounts for a very long time. My family thinks its a good idea and may stack as well. My friends however did EXACTLY what you said. Brushed it off and argued about it some. To the point: im finding out that videos like these and people like you are providing me with invaluable knowledge. Thank you! I wish i found out about stacking sooner.
I liked and subscribed!
yea i love to watch videos like this to give me hope to keep doing it
Go on-line and check current silver prices before you buy. APMEX, or KITCO, are good places to start. Then check out your local flea market/swap meet to comparison shop. EBAY is not the place to buy silver, gold, etc.
Nice tube of Silver Silverfish tv, & thanks for what you you do...
Awesome investment!!!I am also a large collector. Keep up the good work.
Thank you my friend, appreciate you watching!
Thank you for the kind words, and for watching, stack on my friend!
I really dont worry too much about the price, I hear what you are saying. I have been getting in the mindset of measuring my wealth in ounces. I have zero intention of selling any for at least 25 years, so the day to day price action doesnt mean as much. I will say that Im thankful that the price has stayed fairly low, to allow me to build a decent (for me) stack. Thanks so much for watching!
EnlitendPatriot- thank you for your input, it is appreciated. The reason why I am leaning towards using a safe box is because my home was broken into several months back. The experience has left me on edge and the thought of leaving lots of silver in my home makes me feel uneasy.
I watched several of your videos, and will be looking forward to more of them. I at one time was heavily into the stock market, but I have kind of lost faith in it now. PM have worked for thousands of years, and since were are currently in perilous financial times it just makes very good sense to me know to accumulate silver and gold.
I'm 14 and I converted my step dad. We both stack silver and go to the lcs together. Talking about the market and Perth and all of these things with him now are amazing
I told my dad. His response was that if ever "something would happen to me" he'd know to come searching for my stash. Such a nice thing to say. I've pretty much kept it to myself since.
Hi, thanks for watching, and the kind words. 1 oz coins, or even smaller denominations like 90% halves and dimes are the best because there is zero risk of counterfeiting, and if you need to sell, you have a bigger customer base. However, and you are stealing my thunder a little lol (I will be doing a future video on Kilo coins) a Kilo coin is an awesome "signature piece" to your stack. Its an unbelievable hunk of metal, and its awe inspiring to hold.
Wow, Veritas, I honestly dont know what to say. That is a really strong, kind statement, and I appreciate it!
I talked to a coin dealer in Sacramento and he stated the dollar will be here forever. I mentioned silver to a bank teller who had some silver jewelry on and she went into a mute state when I said she should pursue silver more and check out some videos online. Your advice is right on. The general public is very dumbed down and brainwashed into the status quo. To move outside those parameters is very hard for most people. A few I have found are at least willing to listen but I do not go into how much I store in my home.
I think you pretty much hit the nail on the head. Thanks for watching!
absolutley right! most people are in absolute darkness about this stuff. another great vid
Well I get it mate I am wanting to spend about 250-300$ what would be the best silver to invest with in todays 15$ a oz market?
A humble approach to making precious metal investments. I like it. I do it because the stuff is useful at an industrial level. That and I see the baseline and the peak. I like to start buying around the baseline. I have some collectibles too. May get a few gold 1/10th ounce gov issue coins too. I like getting the gov stuff because it's reliable and recognizable, and find the pretty factor as less important. I see the metal as a resource more than a collectible, even though I know some of the coins I have are. I say scare the bank with a regular purchase of precious metals.
my family thinks im a lunatic..i scrap metal, am a prepper, n just now starting my collection of silver.. I intend to buy silver n gold with my scrap.. great vid bud
thanks i will do that! appreciate you answering those questions
I just started stacking silver about 5 or 6 weeks ago.I have 12 ounces of silver and a 2 pesos gold coin and I bought all of them by scrapping metal on weekends.It was better then blowing the money at Walmart or whatever.Great video!
What's the best way to find cheaper silver (less over spot)?