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To: long-gone who wrote (37821)	7/26/1999 4:28:00 PM
From: Bilow	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 116791

Hi Richard Harmon; The story of gold in the late 90s will make a fascinating read in the 20s or so. A bunch of remarkably delusioned people, I'm just not sure which bunch it is... :) Seriously, I've been picking up old european bullion gold as gifts for friends and what not. Even though gold is no longer the standard of international exchange, it can still be a wonderful standard of interpersonal exchange. Too many years of times too good have left people forgetting where their roots really are. -- Carl

To: long-gone who wrote (37821)	7/26/1999 4:41:00 PM
From: FESHBACH_DISCIPLE	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 116791

Tax bill has provision that will allow gold coins to be held in ira accounts!!! That's what you should lobby for,more than stopping the u.k from selling. Europe is letting you buy gold with no vat for first time in 15 years. India allowing the importation of gold with very little duty. Now u.s.a allowing gold coins in ira's. Coast is clear for lotsa lotsa demand. Food for thought....

To: long-gone who wrote (37821)	7/26/1999 4:56:00 PM
From: John Hunt	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 116791

IMF official wants to avoid open market gold sales << A top official from the International Monetary Fund on Monday urged central banks to help pay for a package of debt relief by buying IMF gold rather than selling their own to steady the price and aid producers. IMF Deputy Managing Director Alassane Ouattara told Reuters that central banks should abstain from additional gold sales on the open market. ''I feel there is a consensus that the sale of gold should not affect the world market,'' he said. ... more ... >> abcnews.go.com That didn't work, so let's try another approach.