Everybody Buy Silver Day

[Market Harmony]

I think this can work, but it MUST be viral, therefore it will take some action on your part:

- We need to set a date on which, no matter the price of silver, everyone buys at least 1 oz of physical silver
- We need to build a list of solid, unimpeachable, irrefutable, FACTS of why to buy silver
- Once this date is set, then everyone needs to tell everyone they know and don't know, throughout day to day life and on the internet, that they need to buy silver on that day
- The list of reasons should accompany all communications regarding "Buy Silver Day"

We are a relatively small group of people, but we CAN spread a message if we involve everyone else. Think about all those email that you get and send among friends and colleagues... this is even better. But, it has to be concisely to the point, and it needs to give people direction on WHAT to buy and WHERE to buy Silver.

So, HELP US ALL OUT...

When should the date be?
What facts should the message include?
What are some ways to make this very viral?

Thanks for the help and contribution to what might become a HUGE event which won't be ignored.

[Market Harmony]

My contribution:

DATE: Aug 26th, 2011

FACTS:
- no counterparty risk
- easily exchangeable for cash or goods across the globe
- limited supply
- huge price appreciation

I'm sure there is MUCH more. Please help

[Treetop]

I think IF you could get such an idea viral, that it may indeed have interesting impacts on the market.... Im down.... My internet knowledge includes signing onto websites and forums. So I cant help you there. But Im down if such an idea ever got moving.

[Market Harmony]

I think IF you could get such an idea viral, that it may indeed have interesting impacts on the market.... Im down.... My internet knowledge includes signing onto websites and forums. So I cant help you there. But Im down if such an idea ever got moving.

wrong attitude

It CAN happen, and you CAN do something to contribute even if you tell people about it. It takes minor actions to get this moving.

Every avalanche starts with just one snowflake.
Every buried treasure found starts with a just one grain of dirt removed
Every flood starts with a drop of rain

This CAN be done, but it NEEDS that first little start. This thread is it.

[aloneibreak]

definately have a list of places people can go to buy

ideally there would be many first-time silver buyers - they wont know the reputable sites we all know

[beauanderos]

definately have a list of places people can go to buy

ideally there would be many first-time silver buyers - they wont know the reputable sites we all know

People won't buy just one ounce of silver from an online site... the shipping would kill them. More yes, but if the point is to get them to buy ONE ounce, they need to visit their local coin shop. They should do so before that date to gather familiarity and perhaps introduce themselves. My question would be "I wonder if this got out in advance... if shop owner's would jack up their premiums for that one day?"

[Treetop]

This CAN be done, but it NEEDS that first little start. This thread is it.

I believe!!

[scrapper2010]

definately have a list of places people can go to buy

ideally there would be many first-time silver buyers - they wont know the reputable sites we all know

People won't buy just one ounce of silver from an online site... the shipping would kill them. More yes, but if the point is to get them to buy ONE ounce, they need to visit their local coin shop. They should do so before that date to gather familiarity and perhaps introduce themselves. My question would be "I wonder if this got out in advance... if shop owner's would jack up their premiums for that one day?"

eBay!

[Market Harmony]

definately have a list of places people can go to buy

ideally there would be many first-time silver buyers - they wont know the reputable sites we all know

People won't buy just one ounce of silver from an online site... the shipping would kill them. More yes, but if the point is to get them to buy ONE ounce, they need to visit their local coin shop. They should do so before that date to gather familiarity and perhaps introduce themselves. My question would be "I wonder if this got out in advance... if shop owner's would jack up their premiums for that one day?"

"at least" 1 ounce... there will be no limit to the buy size

You make a good point in regards to word getting out to dealers so they jack up the prices. I don't think that is good business practice, so the long term businesses probably won't do this. But, you never know...

[Treetop]

There really are no decent local shops here. To beat the shipping costs there is always bullion direct. you can accumulate silver then pay for shipping later after you have a nice pile.

[TXBullion]

You can always go here to buy one ounce shipped for only 3$ over.
http://www.silvertowne.com/

They say 4 week lead time but last time it was only a week or two

[beauanderos]

One thing we could do to simplify others buying silver is for each of us to carry 20 or so silver rounds or bars and sell them at melt to anyone interested on that day. We could "clean house" and spread the word at the same time. Whether we purchased the silver a week before or not doesn't make a difference, does it?

[fasTT]

Spotmex, support our members.

[gojomoso]

You can always go here to buy one ounce shipped for only 3$ over.
http://www.silvertowne.com/

They say 4 week lead time but last time it was only a week or two

ya for me it was only 3 days, that includes shipping time

[sparechange]

Great idea to do that. Maybe get some online vendors on board after date is set, and they might ship for free or discount if they think they will get the business. Also spread word on facebook and twitter.

[TXBullion]

Is the primary purpose of this to create awareness of silver in general?

[Corsair]

Is the primary purpose of this to create awareness of silver in general?

I'm with Jack. Are we trying to hike the price of silver? Lower it? Keep it steady?

Or are we supposed to break the all-important silence about our investing habits and tell others to buy in? Isn't one of the montras on this site to never, ever, ever, ever, ever talk to anyone about silver and gold?

[Market Harmony]

Is the primary purpose of this to create awareness of silver in general?

I'm with Jack. Are we trying to hike the price of silver? Lower it? Keep it steady?

Or are we supposed to break the all-important silence about our investing habits and tell others to buy in? Isn't one of the montras on this site to never, ever, ever, ever, ever talk to anyone about silver and gold?

This has nothing to do with price and everything to do with awareness. I bet there are a lot of people that have heard about silver and gold as investments, yet still haven't purchased any. These people need a little push. This isn't about trying to create some kind of huge tsunami of buyers. In order to get people involved there needs to be appeal. Perhaps a day like "buy silver day" might create that appeal by going viral.

You don't have to disclose anything about your investing habits. Make it easy, use a concise email letter like I mentioned, or ask people whether they heard about buy silver day.

[Corsair]

Sounds interesting. I'd be in if we could get a good, solid argument for the Average Joe.

[justj2k78]

Is the primary purpose of this to create awareness of silver in general?

I'm with Jack. Are we trying to hike the price of silver? Lower it? Keep it steady?

Or are we supposed to break the all-important silence about our investing habits and tell others to buy in? Isn't one of the montras on this site to never, ever, ever, ever, ever talk to anyone about silver and gold?

That's where I'm at. My wife and you people are the only folks I talk to about my silver. I realize I wouldn't have to divulge any details, but when I say I don't talk about silver, I mean it. I'm more than happy for all the world to think I'm ignorant to the existence of silver. My wife knows and I know. That's it. Not trying to be a killjoy, but that's part of my plan to keep my stash and family safe.

[Rosco]

I would support this an personalize it with local coin shops for the locals I contact.

a concise list of reasons an the date but give it time to circulate in the Stacker Community.

[TXBullion]

Is the primary purpose of this to create awareness of silver in general?

Im not saying this in a way to shoot down the idea or talk it down. I just wanted to make sure I wasnt missing any other component. I think its a very interesting idea and want to make sure I get the meaning behind it

[shinnosuke]

My contribution:

DATE: Aug 26th, 2011

FACTS:
- no counterparty risk
- easily exchangeable for cash or goods across the globe
- limited supply
- huge price appreciation

I'm sure there is MUCH more. Please help

Great ideas. Let's keep discussing and refining.

[TXBullion]

i like it

[Pennybug]

That's where I'm at. My wife and you people are the only folks I talk to about my silver. I realize I wouldn't have to divulge any details, but when I say I don't talk about silver, I mean it. I'm more than happy for all the world to think I'm ignorant to the existence of silver. My wife knows and I know. That's it. Not trying to be a killjoy, but that's part of my plan to keep my stash and family safe.

Man... I'm SOO close to being right there with you... BUT... I've found that if I keep my mouth shut... I don't find good deals! I have small random conversations with folks that have soo often lead to GREAT knowledge or to... better yet... finding good deals on silver for sale! Case in point... I went to 2x yard sales last week. I asked if they had any old coins or guns for sale. The 1st was a sweet little old lady who brought out a 357 (no kidding... ). She wanted the original price for it so I didn't go for it. The second was a lady who's son overheard me and promptly ran in and came out with 2x folders full of old foreign stuff. Passed that up too... didn't see any gold or good silver in it and he wanted too much for it. Had some good IH and Buffalo's though.

The morale I learned here was that if I keep my mouth shut... I'd have never known about these "deals". I could give you a few other good examples... but I've learned to bring up coins and alike casually with folks. One trick I use is that I NEVER say gold or silver. I come off as a Numismatic collector who knows NOTHING of their metal content. But I do battle with this because I'm VERY MUCH on line with what you are saying and why though.