"Capt. JG" wrote in
easolutions:

I don't recall the date, but I know some time ago, it had reached the
$1000/oz price or close.


http://www.kitco.com/LFgif/au0365nyb.gif

$1002.80 as shown on the 1 year chart here.

Notice that point is nearly identical to where we stand tonight on the
right end of the line......not good. We weren't out of work and business
back a year ago when it peaked and prices soared.....