How you figure that 96% is beyond comprehension or rationale. I guess you are trying to use inflation. $1 in 1913 bought ________ That rationale totally disregards the fact that in 1913 you worked all week and got a $10 paycheck. Don't get me wrong- I think the debt bomb might very well blow up. Then again- it might not. I think silver is a good hedge against inflation. I think it should be a part of everyone's portfolio. I don't think silver is going to $2000 an ounce or $1000 and ounce or $500 an ounce or $200 an ounce or even $100 an ounce anytime soon. I think there is a better chance silver sees $14 long before it sees $100.