yeah , i remember a few up's and down's over the years myself HotOne.

it's happened before...Copper soars on speculation of Asian recovery

but, the simple supply/demand shouldn't be discounted as a prevelant factor either....

Escondida copper output to fall 30%

but your point of being in the right place / right time for anyone who would like to ride that speculative wave is key

but let's remember, there's always a few who come out high & dry....

~S~