Yes indeed Rookie, but even harder on us suffering longs. I've attached a link to a Jim Rickards interview. You may have seen it. He says a number of things that differ from the other pundits namely, the Germans do not want their gold back and China has the most to gain from suppressing the gold price. I'm assuming when the Chinese have amassed enough gold and end the manipulation, Rickards' prediction of $7000-$8000 gold could come true. If only SGR can keep the lights on that long.

http://www.ingoldwetrust.ch/interview-jim-rickards-on-the-death-of-money