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Episode-1134- Understanding and Investing in Silver

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Modern Survival| 19 Comments
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Custom Medallions a Just One Option for the Silver Investor.

Custom Medallions a Just One Option for the Silver Investor.

I’ll promise right  up front that this will not be a TSPMint.com infomercial.  In fact I will spend the majority on the show on other types of silver, why silver is a great investment and why many “fears” and “concerns” with buying silver are not worth worrying about.

I also want to talk about the real and false reasons behind the recent drop in precious metals pricing.  There are two things going on here, prices should be coming down but not as far and not as fast as they are.  Just as speculation can drive up a commodity (especially when it is going up some via real market forces) so too can speculation drive a commodity down.

Additionally I want to really discuss why I suggest only 5-10% of your wealth in silver and gold and why I don’t recommend platinum and palladium in that number.  I will also discuss why I don’t recommend jewels or even really jewelry in that number, though jewelry can be one great way to increase metal holdings.

Join Me Today As We Discuss…

  • Why I focus on silver over gold
    • The delta still favors silver
    • Silver has many uses that use it up
    • Silver is the common man’s currency
    • Silver is more widely available and for now incurs less oversight
  • Types of silver and what makes each unique
    • Generic bars and rounds (ounce and fractional)
    • Custom medallions and pieces (ounce and fractional)
    • Collectable silver (numismatic, affinity, etc)
    • Bars (5 ounces and up)
    • American Silver Eagles
    • International Government Issued Silver (Aussie, Canadian, Mexican, etc.)
    • U.S. Pre 65 Silver Coinage (90%)
  • Methods of storing your silver
    • In slab floor safe
    • Fire proof safes
    • Private storage
    • Bank safety deposit box
    • Silver banking (why I don’t like it yet)
    • Paper silver
    • Buried in the ground (don’t do this!)
    • The multi cache method (a little of all)
  • Inventory and audit
    • Don’t think you know, know
    • Don’t think in dollars (it will make you happy and sad about nothing)
    • Do inventory types, not just ounces
    • Do photograph items in type stacks (for insurance)
    • Do update your inventory often
  • Final thoughts
    • If you don’t think you can afford silver right now you can’t
    • Take a balanced approach
    • This is not likely to make you rich, but it might, who knows
    • Selling silver is never as smart as trading it
    • Don’t worry about confiscation, really don’t do it

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SBSS Has Been Relaunched

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Modern Survival| 63 Comments
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Free Reign is an Individually Numbered and Limited Edition Proof, Available for Only the Next Few Days.

So as I stated I am supporting the relaunch and only the relaunch of SilverBulletSilverShield and will be giving 100% of the referral fees for doing so to the artist Johan who drew the original SilverBulletSilverShield concept art.

To Get Your SBSS Silver and Support the Artist Click Here

The full story about why I am doing this and supporting material can be found in this YouTube Video.

Some of you keep calling this a “drama” frankly if it doesn’t interest you don’t bother with it.  I have been put in a very tough place by this, the temper tantrum Chris threw threatened the reputation of Mulligan Mint and Rob Gray unfairly.  Rob has been a great partner who has met every commitment he has made to me for 5 years.

When this crap started many of you were still waiting on your TSP Silver Rounds.  Allowing this slander by Chris Duane to go unanswered might have actually tanked Mulligan Mint.  At that point it was up to people who had long track records in working with AOCS and Rob’s team to speak up and help Mulligan though this issue.  Had I failed to do so and had Mulligan not come though this event, perhaps some of you would have lost your investment in silver you were waiting on, has anyone even thought of that?

Understand it was the goal of Chris Duane to absolutely put Mulligan out of business via a malicious campaign of slander, because, for apparently the first time in his life he didn’t get what he wanted.  I also should point out this risked the investment that many of his customers had made who were waiting on silver from his store.  It seems Chris would have preferred to have cost his own customers their investment just to win in a fight with his partner.

The reality here is Mulligan Mint agreed to a certain term in time for these rounds to be sold before they were discontinued.  Along the way, they got very backed up and could not fulfill orders fast enough.  To mitigate that problem they suspended sales until all orders were filled.  Yet the term of the limited edition was not reached.  As I stated in my video when one partner walks from a partnership the other partner is not relieved of the obligations the partnership has already committed to.  This relaunch fulfills that obligation.

Personally I never over invest in anything with collector or numismatic value.  But from time to time I do pick up limited editions and things I just want to have in my collection.  Such will be the case here, the New Free Reign limited edition round is pretty amazing at least to me, if you agree pick some up, if not buy what makes sense for you.  Heck go to TSP Mint and if you are a member buy Sentinels at 1.99 over spot that is what I actually sell you know.

Oh and hey on that note compare my Sentinels to generic rounds from APMEX, Today’s price is 24.71 a piece with the MSB discount.  At APMEX right now for a boring generic round you have to buy 20 ounces or more to get a price that good on what they are selling.  So for those that feel Limited Edition proofs are not worth the premiums, fine, we have very cost competitive options for you.

The facts here are simple, Rob Gray and Mulligan Mint are partners with me and TSP.  Their reputation was harmed unfairly and that put my business with them at risk.  That of course put your business with myself and them at risk too.  I always promise to make things right don’t I?  Well folks, that is all I did.  I did what was necessary to make sure I did what any good partner would do, and I did what I needed to in order to honor my commitment to this audience.

I now consider the matter closed, during this limited edition run any silver you buy from SilverBulletSilverShield via my link will be tracked and earn a commission to be paid in silver to Johan Kirsten the artist that did the original drawings, that Chris refused to compensate for his contributions.

Once this relaunch is completed, I am going back to simply working to promote my own web store, TSPMint.com.  I feel at this point I have done all I can to make things right, support my partners, protect my audience, bring some justice to this mess and prove once again that my word is my bond.

I know some of you feel I should have stayed out of this.  Well had Chris handled the matter professionally and not made a public spectacle out of it, I would have.  But on that note, I am now done, finished with this matter.  Let Chris and those that follow him blindly and ignore the evidence I provided slander me all they wish.

They have been defanged and have no power at this point, so I can go back to doing what I do best, helping you live a better life, if times get tough or even if they don’t.

~ Jack

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Free Special Limited Edition Copper if we Sell 5,000 Sentinel Coins By Sunday Night

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Modern Survival| 12 Comments

Update – This Promotion Has Expired

Alright guys I have gotten Rob at AOCS and Mulligan Mint to do something really cool for you guys.  We are making a very limited edition copper round available with the Sentinel Reverse acting in this case as the Obverse (front) and the standard AOCS mint copper reverse.  Photos below.  Note that coin on top isn’t gold that is just how the light hit the copper in the photo.

Limited Edition Copper Obverse with Sentinel Shield and Weapons.

Limited Edition Copper Obverse with Sentinel Shield and Weapons.

Limited Edition Copper Reverse

Limited Edition Copper Reverse

Again as log as we sell 5,000 BU Sentinels by Sunday at midnight central time every order gets one of these awesome copper rounds and this will be the only time we mint them, ever.  You can’t buy one, you can only get them in this promotion and we are sending only one per order, so the total produced is going to be very low.

For those that missed out on the limited edition ant proof this is a chance to get something that is going to be quite rare.

Just to be clear if you already ordered you are getting one, assuming we hit 5,000 coins of course, this is not for new order only, anyone that ordered BU production run Sentinels in any quantity will get one of these coins with your order as long as we hit 5,000 ounces.

Now the really good news!  As I type this we have already sold over 3400 ounces meaning we only have about 1600 to go!  So the odds are very high we are going to make Rob have to make this copper round and everyone that ordered a BU Sentinel is going to get one.   There is now a live tracker on the Sentinel Sales Page so you can track our progress.

Update – This Promotion Has Expired

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Get Sentinel Silver, Swag and More

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Modern Survival| 76 Comments

Tonight is a big night, tonight at midnight we will open orders for 2 of the 3 versions of the Sentinel Silver rounds.  Here is a video all about the new silver.

These rounds go live for sale tonight at 12 Midnight, you can get them at these links

We Even Have a Live Countdown At TSP Mint Until the Silver Rounds Become Available

We even have some really cool computer wall paper if you want to make it your desktop background or add it into your screen saver.  You can find those at the links below.

Also Remember we Have a Full Set of Sentinel Swag in Our Gear Shop

Here are some Images of the Silver Rounds we are releasing tonight

 

The Sentinel Proof Front

 

The Sentinel Proof Ant Limited Edition Back

 

The Sentinel Limited Edition Proof in Jewel Case

 

The Sentinel Brilliant Uncirculated Production Run Back

 

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Episode-1125- Listener Feedback for 5-7-13

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Modern Survival| 15 Comments
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Join Me Today as I Answer Your eMails

Join Me Today as I Answer Your eMails

Today on The Survival Podcast we start with a brief interview with Rob Gray of AOCS and then I take your questions on economics, politics, the future, personal defense and more.

Yes it’s Monday so it is time for another round of your feedback, questions and commentary sent to jack at thesurvivalpodcast.com.

Make sure if you submit content for a feedback show that you put something like “comment for jack”, “question for jack” or “article for jack” in the subject line to assure proper identification for my screening process.

Please understand I receive several hundred emails a day and can’t get them all on the air.

I also do put out a lot of information on Facebook from emails that I can’t fit on the program though so keep em coming.

Join Me Today As I Respond to Your Emails On

  • An interview with Rob Gray of AOCS
  • The Sentinel Coin is Coming
  • Want a higher GDP number, make promises part of it, seriously!??
  • Brazil ups its’ stake in Africa and the BRICS alliance grows stronger
  • How bad is Illinois, wait till you hear this list
  • South Carolina says to the federal government, hell no, not here on Obamacare
  • A story of a tragedy averted that could have gotten worse and lessons learned

Resources for Today’s Show…

Remember to comment, chime in and tell us your thoughts, this podcast is one man’s opinion, not a lecture or sermon. Also please enter our listener appreciation contest and help spread the word about our show. Also remember you can call in your questions and comments to 866-65-THINK and you might hear yourself on the air.

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Episode-1104- Pasha Roberts on the New Movie Silver Circle

Posted on April 4, 2013 by Modern Survival| 13 Comments
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Check Out SilverCircleMovie.com

Pasha Roberts is the Director/Producer of Silver Circle an animated film which explores the impact of excessive government and hyper inflation in a fictional near term future.

Pasha holds a bachelors degree in Economics and Russian Studies from The College of William and Mary, and a Masters of Science in Financial Engineering from the MIT Sloan School of Management.

In addition to his MIT degree, his background includes twenty years of software development and successful entrepreneurship experience.  Today he joins use to discuss the premiere of Silver Circle, the movie & graphic novel.

Today we discuss the film with Pasha including why he decided to produce it in the first place.  Why it was done and an animate film and how that approach is reading a young audience that isn’t generally interested in complex economic issues.

Additionally we will discuss some current events and silver’s history as “the currency of the middle class” also with why it makes the perfect form of a “guerrilla currency”.  We will also tell you where you can see the film, how to get the graphic novel and when the DVD version will be released.

Here is a synopsis of the story line of the film

At the center of corruption is the Federal Reserve who has gained enormous amounts of control over America’s economy, with disastrous effects beginning to show.

Standing opposite, is the band of Rebels who have vowed to take back the freedom they once knew…and they won’t go down without a fight.

Monetary mayhem. Explosions. Romance. Silver Circle plans to take indie animation to a whole other level.

Resources for Today’s Show…

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Episode-1070- Craig Rowland on “The Permanent Portfolio”

Posted on February 13, 2013 by Modern Survival| 19 Comments
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Craig Rowland, Author of "The Permanent Portfolio".

Craig Rowland, Author of “The Permanent Portfolio”.

Craig Rowland is a software entrepreneur who sold his previous company to Cisco Systems, Inc.  He was also an early stage employee with successful acquisitions in 1998 of WheelGroup Corporation to Cisco Systems and early stage consultant to TippingPoint Technologies which sold in 2004 to 3Com Corporation.

These companies focused on computer and network security and he holds several patents in the area and has done other interesting research in the field.

Craig currently volunteers for a local technology incubator as a start-up coach and help turn ideas into businesses.  He has experience in executive management, venture capital fund raising, public speaking, marketing, sales, engineering management and development.

Craig joins us today for a discussion of his new book: The Permanent Portfolio: Harry Browne’s Long-Term Investment Strategy.

Today we discuss…

  • What exactly is a permanent portfolio
  • What real diversification of investments looks like
  • Why you should hold government bonds even if you think the dollar is doomed
  • The best ways to hold gold
  • How Americans still have some options to hold assets outside of the US
  • The benefits of adding geographic diversification to your investments
  • Two funds that use this strategy if you don’t wish to do it on your own
  • What the US implementing capital controls says about our future

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Remember to comment, chime in and tell us your thoughts, this podcast is one man’s opinion, not a lecture or sermon. Also please enter our listener appreciation contest and help spread the word about our show. Also remember you can call in your questions and comments to 866-65-THINK and you might hear yourself on the air.

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Episode-1063- Rob Gray on Holding Silver in a Self Directed IRA

Posted on February 4, 2013 by Modern Survival| 50 Comments
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Rob Gray of AOCS

Rob Gray of AOCS Joins Us Today to Discuss Self Directed IRAs.

There were no less then 200 inquires from the audience after Rob Gray’s last appearance where he mentioned that you could set up an IRA where you had phyical possession of silver inside the IRA.

When there is that level of interest in a topic I get off my “forth point of contact” (butt for no military types out there) and get it on the air fast.

So Rob has returned to discuss exactly how you set up an IRA where you are in total control of all assets held within it and can physically put your hands on any items held in the IRA.

I have always been opposed to phyical metal in an IRA because I simply don’t consider metal in a vault 1000 miles away to be phyical metal, the only thing I hold is a piece of paper saying the metal exists.  This method Rob lays out today takes care of that issue.

Rob and I are in agreement when it comes to buying new silver that you are better off buying metal and holding it privately but many of us have old IRAs, this I think is the best use for the system we will discuss today.  Short of cashing out early and paying the penalties this is the best method I have ever seen to take full 100% control of assets (including phyical assets) inside an IRA investment vehicle.

Join Rob and I Today as We Discuss…

  • What is a self directed IRA
  • How do you set up a self directed IRA
  • What can you hold in a self directed IRA
  • How do you maintain 100% control of metal in a self directed IRA
  • Can you hold silver in a safe deposit box with a Self Directed IRA
  • What is the most secure type of home safe for storing small items
  • Is there a way to hold silver and earn interest on it, yes
  • What does the recent scare on guns and mag teach us about markets as a whole
  • What exactly is IRA approved silver
  • Why I think you 100% should use a professional to set up your SD IRA

 Resources for Today’s Show:

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Video Review of the First TSPMint.com Silver Medallion

Posted on February 2, 2013 by Modern Survival| 17 Comments

This is a quick video review of our first ever TSPMint.com silver ant medallions.  I also show you the collectors edition Debt and Death Copper round contributed by Chris Duane of Silver Bullet and Silver Shield and The Greatest Truth Never Told.

Remember the free one ounce copper Debt and Death comes with any order of 5 or more silver rounds but ONLY until midnight on Sunday the 3rd of February, 2013.  After that the pricing including the member pricing remains at 2.99 and 1.99 over spot respectively but the copper collector round is no longer available at any price.

To get our new Silver Rounds visit TSPMint.com

To join the MSB for big discounts visit TSP Member’s Brigade

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Episode-1061- Rob Gray and Chris Duane on the Launch of TSPMint.com

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Modern Survival| 55 Comments
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Note – MSB Members get 1 dollar per medallion off ALL silver medallions in the TSPMint.com store.  The discount code is on the benefits page of the MSB.

Today is a big day, after a lot of planning we are launching TSPMint.com.  This is being done in conjunction with Rob Gray of AOCS and he joins us today to discuss all the great things going on at AOCS and the newly launched Mulligan Mint.

Over the past year Rob has been working heavily with Chris Duane who I introduced him to back when he was a guest on TSP.  Together they have released a series of silver medallions and it has really  helped Rob’s new mint get off the ground.  So we are fortunate to have Chris on today’s show as well.

I Think Therefore I Am An Ant

I Think Therefore I Am An Ant

Join Us Today As We Discuss…

  • How Rob’s trip to the capital helped spring board Mulligan Mint
  • The great success Chris has had working with Rob with his series of medallions
  • Why now is a great time to be investing in silver
  • The future of the US economy and how silver can help protect your future
  • How AOCS has now become one of the most competitive places to buy silver
  • Why silver is the most anonymous form of currency available today
  • Thoughts on individual succession and opting out of the system
  • How you can get a free collectors only copper medallion just by buying TSP Silver

Special Offer for the Launch of TSP Mint

  • Buy 5 or more TSP Silver Ant Medallions and get a free COPPER one ounce version of Chris Duane’s Debt and Death design.  You can’t buy these anywhere.  Limit one per order.
  • If we sell 15,000 ounces of silver by COB Sunday the 3rd of February everyone that buys any of the new TSP Ant Medallions gets a free Debt and Death copper medallion.  So those that buy 5 ant coins will get 2.
  • If we sell 25,000 ounce of silver Rob will mint 10, 1/10th ounce gold coins, these will then be given out free  to those who purchased any coins in a drawing.
  • We will have a real time counter on the TSPMint website tracking orders until COB Sunday.

Additional Resources for Today’s Show

Rob Gray’s Links

Chris Duane’s Links

Remember to comment, chime in and tell us your thoughts, this podcast is one man’s opinion, not a lecture or sermon. Also please enter our listener appreciation contest and help spread the word about our show. Also remember you can call in your questions and comments to 866-65-THINK and you might hear yourself on the air.

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