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Old 12-19-2010, 09:33 AM   #1
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Gold Vending machine

Here it is ... the first gold vending machine in the US. Saw it yesterday. Two people there assisting buyers and answering questions. I saw at least 6 transactions in just a couple of minutes - and that's cash only.

From the local news First gold vending machine in U.S. opens for business at Town Center mall in Boca Raton - Sun Sentinel

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People asking to get robbed in the parking lot...
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When someone announces they are going 100% gold.
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I think I'll stick to the state lottery vending machines, although the gold machines would give my plan additional diversification
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Must have nice margins to employ two people just to help people use the vending machine!
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People asking to get robbed in the parking lot...
Right. That has happened in this mall parking lot and another one about 25-30 miles away (Sawgrass) where lots of tourists shop and a fair amount of electronics are bought.
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Dang!

All I know is I sold my 100 shares of GLD in May 2010 for a mere $119/share and it is now $134. It's too bad I don't have any left.
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