Few people can stand to weather the PM downturn. They forget the DOW was near 6500 just 5 years ago. Gold had its run and needed to rest. It'll be back for another run just like it always does. Gold would have to rise to $2500 based on the 1980 high just to match the GOVT inflation stats. Once gold carves out its bottom it'll rise again. $2500 wont contain the price. I'll bet money it happens (new highs) within the next 5 years. But inflation wont be the real reason gold rises again. It'll be FEAR just like it always is. Then specs will force it to bubble territory again.