[MoMo]

Wasn't TREX a brand of cooking fat ? Also, they made OO gauge trains.

[Cavtanker]

Originally Posted by jim

Ah yes, thanks for the memory prompt Hornchurch. Lorraine thinks "Yes" was a really cool band but I dont know if that counts,
because she also likes T Rex!!!!!! (Groan).


BTW many congrats Cav on moving into your new home, I hope den will be filled with diecast happyness.

I went out and bought some new office furniture on Saturday, including 2 new bookcases just for diecasts!

[mikeb1958]

Originally Posted by Hornchurch

Very Interesting post, Mike.

Wonder whether Diamonds will hold their investment potential, as well as precious-metals ????????

Hi Hornchurch. No, diamonds are NOT a great investment at all. The market value is 'set' by the DeBeers Corp that own all the diamond trading throughout the world. Say, you purchase a diamond worth 1000 GBP (USD $2000)... and try and sell it. You get get a faction of the value back. But the 'profit margin" on say a ounce of Gold is $925.00/oz. Most dealers will pay spot to $10-$15 back of the spot price of Gold and sell it for $10 over or so. Not alot of mark-up at all.

[timbo]

I think I'll start investing in Beer!!!

Sold by the gallon it's more expensive that Oil, and it's a fully renewable resource. Can be made at home too. Plus to achieve Superior quality results a though quality system will need to be instituted.

[Hornchurch]

Originally Posted by timbo

I think I'll start investing in Beer!!!

Sold by the gallon it's more expensive that Oil, Yep !!!!


and it's a fully renewable resource. .

Hmmn Timbo, not sure you'd wanna drink someones recycled-"renewable-resource"

Though, I WILL agree that certain brands taste that way, from new !!!!!!!!

[mikeb1958]

Originally Posted by Hornchurch

Hmmn Timbo, not sure you'd wanna drink someones recycled-"renewable-resource"

It's called BUDWEISER! "The King of Skunky Beers" (no pund to our friendly diecast neighborhood Skunky on here. ).

[1948]

the downfall started with the de-regulations of the 80's and trusting the wrong people. If you can't see that you are sheep and will continue to be suckered

[flyXwire]

Originally Posted by mikeb1958

Hi Hornchurch. No, diamonds are NOT a great investment at all. The market value is 'set' by the DeBeers Corp that own all the diamond trading throughout the world. Say, you purchase a diamond worth 1000 GBP (USD $2000)... and try and sell it. You get get a faction of the value back. But the 'profit margin" on say a ounce of Gold is $925.00/oz. Most dealers will pay spot to $10-$15 back of the spot price of Gold and sell it for $10 over or so. Not alot of mark-up at all.

Hey Mikey, how does Zinc fare with Gold for us diecast investors?

[Hornchurch]

Originally Posted by flyXwire

Hey Mikey, how does Zinc fare with Gold for us diecast investors ?

Well, it's "on the up" for sure.

Worrying for future times.