Group 1: Gold Price Surge - The international precious metal prices have reached new highs, with gold, silver, and platinum all hitting record levels recently [1] - As of noon, spot gold was trading around $4,954 per ounce, with an early peak of $4,967.37 per ounce, marking a historical high [2] Group 2: Demand for Bank Safe Deposit Boxes - The demand for bank safe deposit boxes has surged, with many banks experiencing a shortage of available boxes for rent [6][9] - Some major state-owned banks have completely rented out all their safe deposit boxes, leading to waiting lists of two to three months for new customers [7][8] - Smaller banks still have a limited number of boxes available, with more flexible rental terms compared to larger banks [10] Group 3: Rental Pricing and Conditions - Rental prices for safe deposit boxes vary significantly, with smaller boxes starting at around 120 yuan per year and larger boxes costing up to 2,000 yuan [10][11] - Some banks offer discounts for long-term rentals and for VIP customers, making the rental process more attractive for certain clients [10][11] Group 4: Operational Insights - The safe deposit box rental process includes identity verification through fingerprint scanning and the provision of two keys for each renter [7] - Most banks have implemented strict security measures, including 24-hour electronic monitoring and climate control for the storage environment [11][12]