"Let’s see. No interest, no rent, no dividends, no new markets, no new product development, no rise in the standard of living – what is there not to like?!" This quick overview will hopefully dispel many of the myths and hype around gold, silver, and other precious metals and stones. We also discuss art and collectibles and stress that we should consider them possessions that bring us joy, pleasure, and wonder first and foremost ... and then as investments second.