Well said. It's like retail therapy, insurance, investment and acquiring wealth at a discounted rate all wrapped up in one.It's amazing how addictive silver can be, you don't consume it, it just sits in a safe spot. I'm addicted to putting shiny things in locked boxes that I rarely open.
That's another reason I love hand-poured bullion so much, it adds art, labour and passion to an already amazing bundle of shininess.