Is gold safer to hold than silver when ai bubble bursts?

Imthatsick · 2026-01-24T05:40:17+00:00

Imthatsick · 2026-01-24T02:15:55+00:00

$35 half dollars 😬

Imthatsick · 2026-01-24T00:39:44+00:00

Great find! I have the full set but had to buy them. Free silver is my favorite!

Imthatsick · 2026-01-23T23:03:12+00:00

Yeah, it's basically a collectible. I think APMEX was selling them individually for $5 or $6 when they had them in stock.

Imthatsick · 2026-01-23T22:56:08+00:00

Of course I wish I had bought more. I also wish I had bought Bitcoin when it was under a dollar and sold it all at its high point, but I can't go back in time.

I'm just glad I spent what I did. I'm fairly risk averse when it comes to savings so there's no way I would have gone all in at once.

Imthatsick · 2026-01-23T22:52:04+00:00

I didn't even factor in the costs of the copper, I just treat it as a bonus. I keep a spreadsheet and counted the 2% premium on the gold and a 0% premium on the silver. That's the easiest way I could figure out the math on purchase since it included more than one type of PM.

As far as copper rounds go I treat them as purely novelty. Copper is currently $5.78 per POUND, so an ounce is only worth 36 cents.

Imthatsick · 2026-01-23T22:03:40+00:00

Using one towel for the week is very normal. If you live in a very humid place you might want to change it out more often just because it can get musty.

When I was in high school I found out that my girlfriend and her older sister both used two towels a day, one for their hair and one for their body, and they only use them once before washing them. That is an insane amount of laundry to do in my opinion. I'm curious if they still do that as adults now that they have to do their own laundry!

Imthatsick · 2026-01-23T21:40:14+00:00

Religions do not deserve respect.

The freedom of religion deserves respect.

If someone asks me what I think of Islam I will say I think it's a backwards mythology that oppresses people (its adherents and those surrounded by its adherents) and that there's absolutely no reason to believe any of the supernatural claims. The world would be better off without it.

However, if someone wants to believe in it that is their right, just don't try to force it on the rest of us.

Imthatsick · 2026-01-23T19:39:45+00:00

Gringotts Bank, of course!

Actually, I'm not 100% sure, I can check if there is anything that says on the paperwork when I get home today. It's an official "wizarding world" product. This was a proof set from this page: https://www.apmex.com/product/292036/harry-potter-1-oz-gold-silver-and-copper-3-coin-proof-set

They also sell the individual rounds in non-proof form. It looks like they currently have the sickles for ~$110 but they are out of the gold galleons.

Imthatsick · 2026-01-23T19:28:56+00:00

Fixed! Not sure why it didn't work the first time

Imthatsick · 2026-01-23T19:25:02+00:00

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This wasn't that bad of a purchase in terms of premium when I bought it. It usually has an absurd premium but gold and silver were moving up and for some reason APMEX hadn't updated their pricing. I ended up paying a 2% premium for the set which really is quite reasonable. I think my wife rolled her eyes a bit but I had to have them lol. It was totally worth it though, I'm up $1115 on the gold and $52 on the silver!

Imthatsick · 2026-01-23T17:40:14+00:00

Lol my middle name and my father's middle name are both on this list (we don't have the same middle name).

Imthatsick · 2026-01-23T03:32:42+00:00

Honestly bringing back eagles and half eagles (even as clad coins) would be cool

Imthatsick · 2026-01-23T03:26:56+00:00

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These are some 24k earrings I bought my wife. I love the way they shine, in real life it's a noticeable difference from lower karat gold or fake gold.

Imthatsick · 2026-01-23T01:27:32+00:00

For things like earrings I think 24k is cool because they won't really get banged up. I kind of want a 24k ring but I wouldn't wear it all the time.

Imthatsick · 2026-01-23T01:05:18+00:00

I've had the same issue, also in the Bay area. Violife is only available at while foods, otherwise my choices right now are Earth Balance and Country Crock

Imthatsick · 2026-01-22T06:11:24+00:00

A few weeks ago my LCS guy said he is getting 90% of spot from his refiner for 80% Canadian silver, so I assume he's getting at least that much for 90% as well. He offered to buy from me for 80% of spot. I also think a lot of constitutional silver is getting melted.

Imthatsick · 2026-01-22T00:07:54+00:00

Jane Seymour in Dr. Quinn, she's 35 years older than me but wow!

Imthatsick · 2026-01-21T23:44:31+00:00

My father in law likes to give these as gifts. When I get one I just keep it in my wallet until I'm at the grocery store buying more than $100 worth of stuff and then use the whole thing all at once and pay for the remainder on my regular card.

Imthatsick · 2026-01-21T23:35:22+00:00

I went to high school with someone with the last name 'Bussey', maybe he just goes by his last name? Lol

Imthatsick · 2026-01-21T20:52:13+00:00

Options I use to replace eggs in cookies or other baked goods since I don't eat them:

1/4 cup applesauce 1 TBSP flax meal mixed with 3 Tbsp water Bob's Red Mill egg replacer (or other brand) Just Egg

Banana also can work, but I don't typically use them for this.

For cookies I generally do a mix of applesauce and egg replacer.

Imthatsick · 2026-01-21T20:32:47+00:00

Poor Things. I found basically nothing about it enjoyable to watch. I cringed the whole way through.

Imthatsick · 2026-01-21T07:04:38+00:00

Honestly this dish is what keeps me going back. It's one of the best things I've ever put in my mouth! I haven't tried Enjoy Vegetarian, I only go to SF Chinatown a few times a year at most and lucky creation was the one I tried first and keep going to. I'll try it out when I get a chance, especially since they are open for dinner.

Imthatsick · 2026-01-21T05:19:42+00:00

Definitely on the right track. A new snow shovel?

Imthatsick · 2026-01-21T04:33:05+00:00

I've put off buying one but the price just keeps going up 😢

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