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Thx for warning the newer stackers.  I really hope many did not fall for this "flash sale".  I heard they extended it longer than 4 hours, so that tells me they were probably having trouble selling these. They used a typical retail scheme, jack the price up and then announce a "sale" to make it seem they buyer is getting a great deal. 
These premiums are nuts.  This is the first time in months that i'm actually not waiting for any silver to arrive.  I haven't bought any silver in a while.  I can't justify paying $8 - $12 premiums for ASE's or even $4 - $6 premiums on rounds!  I know some say that this is the new normal, and perhaps they're right, but I'm willing to wait until some of the mines that are closed due to the pandemic to open and hopefully the supply will catch up to the demand and have an impact on lowering premiums to some degree.

Thx for warning the newer stackers.  I really hope many did not fall for this "flash sale".  I heard they extended it longer than 4 hours, so that tells me they were probably having trouble selling these. They used a typical retail scheme, jack the price up and then announce a "sale" to make it seem they buyer is getting a great deal. 
These premiums are nuts.  This is the first time in months that i'm actually not waiting for any silver to arrive.  I haven't bought any silver in a while.  I can't justify paying $8 - $12 premiums for ASE's or even $4 - $6 premiums on rounds!  I know some say that this is the new normal, and perhaps they're right, but I'm willing to wait until some of the mines that are closed due to the pandemic to open and hopefully the supply will catch up to the demand and have an impact on lowering premiums to some degree.

Another Halloween bar . Madison mint

To mimic @Witcher I concur along with "Collectables" (James Bond, Marvel, Colorized, etc.). I havent gotten into poured silver so I dont know if it is worth it either (regarding cheapest price there is NICE stuff out there) I kind of put that up into the collectable area as a lot of people are serial numbering them and or limit the pours. Not that its a bad thing you just might not be able to get the lowest price possible.
I dont have a LCS I do have a few pawn shops but since I use Paypal that is not an option at this time.
You can also get nice/good deals here on the forums.
Ive noticed the price has started to eeek its way up again.... still hasnt hit my buy point yet...

I'm not too familiar with proof coins.  I tried to build my stack with ASE, Maple Leafs and Brittanias, with the occasional generic 10 oz bar when I get a flash sale that's spot or very close to it.  I know proofs are more expensive, but have you ever sold any?  Do they hold their value much better than BU ASE's?

I would love to go to my LCS instead of the online dealers, especially after how they treated us in March, when spot was so low.  I live in a small town and my LCS is so tiny.  In fact I didn't even know we had one until I was stopped at a red light last year and I just so happened to turn my head and see the shop.  Due  to the virus, the hours are not stable right now  Very limited selection, but decent prices when they are opened.  Maybe I'll gibe them a call tomorrow.

It's amazing.  Since the spot price started spiking my inbox is flooded with emails from the dealers letting me know that everything I requested is "Back in Stock".  I'm sure they did get some from sellers, but a majority was probably held back until prices increased.  I also doubt premiums will come down much either.

It's amazing.  Since the spot price started spiking my inbox is flooded with emails from the dealers letting me know that everything I requested is "Back in Stock".  I'm sure they did get some from sellers, but a majority was probably held back until prices increased.  I also doubt premiums will come down much either.

I once again advise caution here..
Silver is current stretched as far above its 200dma (about 64%)  as it was at previous short term peaks during its early 2000s climb:
Pullback is surely imminent.