Tom Dyson's reply: The gold market — especially for metals — does not work like normal markets. The inventory is physical, and much scarcer than stocks. Be patient. Don't overpay. Look for low premiums or dips in price, and buy. Try to buy a certain amount of gold every week. If you put $1,000 into gold a week, for example, within a year, you'll have $50,000 invested. If supplies truly begin to run out, that'll be good news if you own gold! The price will likely skyrocket. But if you can't find physical gold, or want to avoid bullion, there are easier ways to play gold. Just check out my Portfolio, which you'll receive as soon as you activate your membership. It will answer all of your questions about the gold ownership part of the strategy.