I have been a part of this sector for over ten years (held bullion for longer than that). I have been a holder of ECU for about the same time.

I hold bullion, and ECU shares, along with some others, but I am not a trader. After doing my DD, I have faith in ECU, knowing that sooner or later, my shares will always be of value, no matter what currency is "the flavour of the day."

I continue to buy and hold whenever I have available cash, and I have no problem getting my orders filled.

I see the shortcomings of FIAT and want something to provide me with value going forward.

I feel that bullion and certificates of gold and silver producers, will be of value when FIAT fails.

Most that seem to be in this sector, are traders and want to make money (more FIAT).

To be held hostage by those that trade, seems to me to defeat the purpose. The U.S.$ has lost almost 30% of its value since the start of this millenium(about the time gold and silver started on its secular bull market run).

To try and save pennies today,on something that you feel will be of much greater value going forward, is exactly why this sector CAN be managed.

The power to manage though, is with the marketplace (you and me), not the managers. They just take advantage of the uncertainty.

Today, you and I have free rein to amass, bullion and/or shares without interference, but we do not take full advantage. Seems we feel more comfortable, "being managed", and when TSHTF, most here will probably cash out for a heavily deflated U.S.$, or will become part of he mass hysteria, to try and chase the runaway pricing of this sector.

I refuse to be part of that mindset.

Good Luck to all!