I picked up a Rem R1 Hunter for $850 (Cash + 9mm). Guy was tired of trying to find 10mm. I was tired of having all this 10mm and nothing to shoot it out of.
Win. Win....
That's why precious metals and rental properties are the best hedges against inflation.
If you retired in 1995 with a $50k per year pension - You were doing okay. Now that's not a lot.
Plus with family trusts and unreported physical gold and silver - You can "claim poor" without disclosing...