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From: beard@unc.UUCP (David Beard)
Newsgroups: net.invest
Subject: query on gold
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Date: Fri, 23-Aug-85 15:41:49 EDT
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Posted: Fri Aug 23 15:41:49 1985
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Given the possibility of another recession in future, the idea of
investing in gold comes to mind.  I have always dealt with stocks et
al. in the past and know next to nothing about gold as an
investment.  

I have the following questions:
	1) Is this a good time to buy gold?
		(or is any time a good time for that matter?) 
	2) Coins, bars, stock,  funds, etc.?
	3) Should I take delivery?
	4) From whom should I buy - mail-order houses,
		 coin dealers, brokers, etc.?
	5) etc. (Please insert any question(s) which I should be asking.)

It is possible that this discussion has previously been dealt with on
the net.  If so, could someone mail me the canonical set of         
responses?  That way, the rest of you won't have to deal with the
subject again.  

Thanks in advance - dvb