“租箱子比买金子难多了！”

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the articles highlights a significant increase in demand for bank safe deposit boxes due to rising gold prices and geopolitical risks, leading to a situation where it is difficult to rent a safe deposit box in Beijing [1][4]. - Since 2025, the continuous rise in gold prices has driven investors to seek long-term gold asset allocations, resulting in a surge in demand for safe deposit boxes [4]. - Many banks report that all available safe deposit boxes are currently rented out, with long waiting lists of over a hundred people at various branches [2][5]. Group 2 - Different banks offer varying sizes and rental fees for safe deposit boxes, with significant differences in pricing structures. For example, the smallest box at China Merchants Bank has a monthly rental fee of 50 yuan, while the largest box can cost up to 42,000 yuan annually [3]. - The psychological aspect of using bank safe deposit boxes is emphasized, as investors feel more secure storing their valuables in a bank rather than at home, which adds to the demand [4]. - Despite the high demand, the supply of safe deposit boxes has not kept pace, leading to a scarcity in availability across various bank branches [5].