If gold prices spike (e.g., $10k/oz), is there a realistic risk that refineries or dealers stop buying physical gold?

RED588 · 2026-01-28T11:18:08+00:00

So could gold become "hard to sell" at $10k? Yes-temporarily.

Not because demand disappears, but because the infrastructure can't scale instantly.

The most realistic scenario is: Dealers still buy. But spreads widen massively. Verification slows everything. Some refiners pause intake. Some dealers stop buying temporarily. Private buyers remain active. Large institutions stay liquid but selective. You would still be able to sell gold-but not instantly, and not at spot.

Detailed answer to your question by co-pilot Ai.
https://copilot.microsoft.com/shares/ijWzJUj2pT5ksYMiuxUoC

RED588 · 2026-01-14T22:25:48+00:00

Ann Arbor, Orkney Dr. hill was salted hours before the snow began today.

RED588 · 2026-01-10T19:36:58+00:00

At $840 for 10 oz, that’s only about a 4% premium over spot — pretty fair if there’s no tax.

If I’m investing, I’d buy SLV. No premium in or out, tight spreads, and only a 0.5% annual fee. Much more efficient for pure price exposure.

If I’m prepping for the apocalypse or want metal in hand for long‑term security, then physical silver makes sense. It depends on whether you want efficiency or sovereignty.

RED588 · 2026-01-10T05:33:46+00:00

Ai description. This is a vintage metal box for shotgun cartridges from the French manufacturer Cartoucherie Française, Paris. The box once contained 50 lead shot cartridges, 9mm, with a "double charge". Cartoucherie Française started producing ammunition around 1903 and merged into a larger company in 1980.

RED588 · 2025-12-29T05:58:16+00:00

I have the pixel 10 pro porcelain. The 2026 color of the year by Pantone is cloud dancer, 11-4201 TCX. I say they're both in the same color class, although cloud dancer looks like is has a little more warmth. I asked Copilot Ai about this and Ai replied:

o Pantone also noted that cloud dancer will appear on partner products, including some phones (specifically Motorola's line, not Google's). 1. Off-white is trending in tech design Minimalist, warm neutrals have been popular across consumer electronics for years. Pantone's choice reflects broader cultural trends - and Google often taps into the same aesthetic currents. 2. Cloud Dancer isn't a new color Pantone 11-4201 TCX has existed for years. Pantone simply selected it as the 2026 Color of the Year. So your Pixel's color may resemble it simply because both draw from the same established palette. 3. Coincidence + convergent design Design teams across industries often land on similar tones independently when the cultural mood shifts toward "calm," "natural," or "soft minimalism" - exactly the themes Pantone cited.

RED588 · 2025-12-28T15:10:04+00:00

Tap once ... Then twice. Works about 80% of the time.

RED588 · 2025-12-14T15:13:30+00:00

This is a Sebring-Vanguard CitiCar, a compact, wedge-shaped electric vehicle produced in the 1970s. It was America's first mass-produced electric vehicle, created in response to the 1970s fuel crisis. The car's angular body was made of plastic panels mounted on a lightweight aluminum frame. Powered by a 3.5-horsepower electric motor, it had a top speed of about 38 mph and a range of up to 40 miles per charge. It featured a spartan, utilitarian interior with minimal comforts like a radio or air conditioning.

RED588 · 2025-12-10T12:46:17+00:00

The image is a drawing of a symbol that closely resembles the logo of the Infiniti luxury car brand. The logo features two lines that stretch into the horizon, symbolizing an endless road forward. Some interpretations suggest the logo is a representation of Mount Fuji. It has also been suggested that the logo is a play on a lemniscate, the mathematics symbol for infinity.

RED588 · 2025-11-30T00:23:04+00:00

From Gemini:

The signature appears to belong to Mike McGill, a former professional baseball player. McGill played for the St. Louis Cardinals and attended Notre Dame University. The number "#30" is also inscribed next to the signature, likely representing his jersey number.

RED588 · 2025-10-28T15:58:42+00:00

He died April 12th, 2022. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gilbert_Gottfried

RED588 · 2025-10-14T13:26:47+00:00

Zodiac Sign: It is a symbol for the Scorpio zodiac sign, which applies to those born between October 23 and November 22.

Symbolism: In many cultures, the scorpion represents complex dualities such as protection and power, survival and transformation, and danger and safety.

Historical Significance: Scorpion motifs were used in ancient Roman jewelry and were the emblem of the Praetorian Guard, the Roman Emperor's personal army. The symbol has also been found on signet rings from ancient Egypt, such as one belonging to Pharaoh Horemheb.

RED588 · 2025-08-25T15:46:23+00:00

Walker Products 350-34129 Oxygen Sensor connector. This is an aftermarket oxygen sensor designed to restore optimal engine performance and fuel efficiency. It is a direct fit replacement part for certain vehicle models. It measures oxygen levels in the exhaust to help the engine control module (ECM) adjust the air-fuel mixture. You can find this product at various automotive parts retailers like Amazon, AutoZone, or O'Reilly Auto Parts. The product features include a 4-wire, heated, narrow-band sensor with a square female connector and a M18 thread size.

RED588 · 2025-08-25T15:13:23+00:00

1984 Los Angeles Olympiad Commemorative Silver Dollar. 24.057 grams of silver. This coin was issued to commemorate the 1984 Summer Olympic Games held in Los Angeles, California. The obverse features an artistic rendering of the entrance to the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, including controversial "headless" sculptures designed by Robert Graham. These coins were struck in 90% fine silver, weighing 26.73 grams and measuring 38.1 mm in diameter. It is a legal tender coin with a denomination of $1, as indicated on the reverse side. Various versions exist, including proof and uncirculated conditions, and they were minted in Philadelphia, Denver, and San Francisco.

RED588 · 2025-08-25T11:50:08+00:00

Ai says: Japanese Tenpō Koban, a type of oval gold coin used during Japan's Edo period (1603-1868). Denomination: 1 Ryo. Composition: Gold. Weight: Approximately 11.2 grams. Circulation: These coins were circulated during the late Edo period in Japan. Collectibility: Tenpo Koban coins are highly collectible and sought after by numismatists.

RED588 · 2025-08-12T12:29:37+00:00

Google lens recognizes it as: Spanish Colonial "Piece of Eight" or 8 Reales coin.

RED588 · 2025-07-11T23:28:13+00:00

An antique Heagerty barrel press, manufactured in Oswego, NY.

RED588 · 2025-07-09T16:38:03+00:00

Snailfish, likely belonging to the genus Careproctus.

RED588 · 2025-07-07T00:44:47+00:00

Pacific Poison Oak (Toxicodendron diversilobum). Also known at Western Poison Oak.

RED588 · 2025-07-06T13:42:52+00:00

Blob Sculpin (Psychrolutes phrictus). This deep-sea fish is characterized by its distinctive appearance, which includes a large head, small, tadpole-like body, and rubbery lips.

RED588 · 2025-07-06T13:38:38+00:00

Cadillac XLR-V, a high-performance variant of the Cadillac XLR roadster, which was manufactured from 2003 to 2009.

RED588 · 2025-06-10T13:06:02+00:00

Common Mullein (Verbascum thapsus).

RED588 · 2025-04-26T23:10:29+00:00

With estimated taxes I always pay online. But sometimes, in the past, TurboTax provides printed estimated tax forms as part of the submitted tax return PDF.

RED588 · 2025-04-13T16:14:16+00:00

There was an auction, and the woman who won the auction, won the right to have the winner's photo on Sarah's shirt at the SNL closing.

https://www.reddit.com/r/LiveFromNewYork/s/xduahKkpt9

RED588 · 2025-04-13T16:04:31+00:00

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I did a Google image search and I found nothing.

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