I agree...excellent post Puzzleman.

"It will be those in the know (read bankers) who will make the most money in the shortest period of time when they close the short leg of the spread and let the long side run. Since we haven't got inside knowledge nor the financial backing to oppose them, all any of us can do is wait and hope that is the real situation.".

I would say that it is still possible for us "retailer investors" to be part of that initial stratospheric run and also to make the most money (for ourselves). We must be comfortable with the positions we currently hold but also be willing to snap up on any dips of the things we hold most precious (from a financial perspective).

We have seen $7 silver climb (usually in bursts) to todays $35. We have seen <$400 gold go to todays $1700. It was not a childhood memory like the 10 cent loaf of bread, 5 cent chips and and 3 for a penny candies. It was all within the last decade. Gold and Silver are back to where they were in early 2011. No problemo. We have had almost another 2 years to save up to buy some more before that next rise (coming soon to a market near you).

Tyhee may (or may not) be the same . We could be a news release away from a lift off to infinity and beyond (thank you Buzz Lightyear).

So agreed, once the selling is done...it's done. Untill then it's accumulate, amalgamate, or vacate & close the gate.