There is no doubt about it that buying gold is always a good decision as it has shown itself to always rise and any fall is usually a temporary slump and does not last long. There are few exceptions to this rule and you just need to look at what has happened to gold in the last 15 years. Between 2005 and 2010 gold rose in price by well over 50% which has proven itself to be one of the best investments you could have made on the stock exchange if you had the patience. But in the last three years gold has had a few ups and downs but generally has continued on its steady climb in price. In August 2011 it hit an all-time high of $1900/oz. And there were people who said that it would simply not last and would come back to reality soon. That is exactly what happened because within two months it had dropped by $300/oz. As we go through the first quarter of 2012 it looks as if gold has stabilized at around $1600/oz. And you can buy gold online for a very good price if you are a first time buyer of gold.