re: Can someone explain the pros and cons of gold?

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Most financial advisors don't "like" it because if you buy physical gold, they're by and large cut out of the action. No other reason.

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You guys have given some great advice and made some good points. I sincerely appreciate it..

So what is a good, trustworthy source?
I saw eBay mentioned. Costco... does it necessarily matter?
what would be a good amount to buy if you were trying to diversify a (completely made up for this thread) amount like 1 million? 50k? 100k? or just "whatever you feel comfortable with?"

I tend to be more conservative with my portfolio anyway and gold seems to follow those lines.