Uh, if it drops below the quadruple to a triple, can he get that point twice??

(he can lose his quint (4), but the quad (3) was now locked right?)

 

I know, keep it simple.  But hypothetically,

 

If and a big If he would have bought, and he mentioned he would have bailed at the 9, it is likely he would get back in below 4.50 (if not higher?).   That is what makes the contest not match up with reality - for instance - I will have a double on Samex before the end of the year, whether or not the price actually doubles.  I already have 50% and if/when metals finishes pulling back, I will restock and get the same 50% again.  But I also still hold half the original position, so if metal takes off from here, I will get it on that side also.