I wonder why the prices aren't dropping at large dealers? Also, Ebay sales of ASEs and AGEs seem to be the same price as they have been sold for the past year.
Because they've already bought them at the higher price and need to make a profit? Not being a smart-aleck, just thinking out loud.
If bullion (and gun) sales can be tied to confidence (or lack thereof) in the economy and the current administration, then a drop in sales is predictable.
With the economy at the best it's been in years, I'm sure it's effecting the sales totals for the ASE. I rather see a drop in sales (if that's the reason) to see Trump continue his good works on the economy any day.