What's the most creative way you've financed a gold purchase?

I'm not talking about taking out an actual loan or line of credit but finding out of the box ways to be able to purchase gold. In my case, I play the trashcan lotto. The convenience stores in my area always have their lotto addicts who, for whatever reason, will not properly scratch a ticket off. (Or in a few cases, will have an unscratched one at the bottom of their daily pile and don't see it when throwing the duds out.) I collect those up out of the bins (as they're public property once disposed of), and usually find anywhere from $50-200 every visit. One time, I nailed a ticket for $20k! The person who originally bought the handful of scratchers it came from (according to the observant store clerk) is known for not checking the tickets properly after he buys them. Scored a nice gold haul even after taxes!