I like your post. One thing you may like to try next time is buying a 1oz bullion coin -- like an Eagle, or a Maple, or a Krugerrand. It really feels great in ones hand, and when it's 9999 it plays tricks on your mind, because the object is far too heavy for its size. It's just not the same when they're in a slab or capsule.
Try it out!
Cheers! from @thedamus