RE: good time to buy agreed. i'll say $2000 per oz as long as USA does not go into shock and $5000 if there is a major financial crisis. AEM with costs of about $700 per oz production is excellent choice. And the dividend helps too. Since smart money (central banks of the BRIC nations, as well as Korea and Germany are buying, i will be buying too. For the minors, i am long on AEM and Goldcorp now. And for a broader spread, XGD. Good luck and do your own DD.