My two cents worth in the pot. I'm not apposed to HSP as a temporary fix until silver prices come back to reality. What I don't understand is the thought of loosing the brass ring from the strike. Brass prices are not the issue here the silver is. Having a smaller center with the brass rim and increasing the amount of silver plate can only enhance the looks of the strike. Plus, it still gives us the collectors the same look as we're accustomed too. I don't understand the reason for no brass ring. Jeff