Deja Vu All Over Again
Once upon a time, when the Hunt brothers tried to corner the silver market, the price of silver spiked, there was a dealer at an antique show who had an American DI for sale which was marked "sterling" on its back. I have never been sure if this was the name of the company who made the insignia, or if it was an indication that the piece was made of silver. At any rate the dealer was trying to sell a piece of insignia worth $5 - $10 for over $30 based on the price of silver. He couldn't be told that the pin didn't contain 1 ounce of silver. I hate to think what he would ask now. Dollar signs for a soul.
On the other hand, my small collection of British silver medals should increase in value. A thought that gives small comfort indeed compared to the loss of history which cannot be replaced. May the vampires be cursed with silver bullets.
Don
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Last year we said, 'Things can't go on like this', and they didn't, they got worse.
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