That probably means he can't dump gold or silver to his refiners and get melt....ergo, he doesn't want to risk taking it into inventory and why he won't buy.
Well its the refiners that are taking that position so until things change there word is gospel atleast it is on SILVER allot different approach pn GOLD however that why i prefer it.
Some silver junkier than gold. Lot of buyers for American Eagles, Krugerrands, and Maple Leafs...even Pandas....so dealers will buy 'em and not worry about sending to a refiner.
You have to make sure you have enough of a supply, GOLD is now $5030 per OZ if your not moving a less expensive product like SILVER, more on what people can afford $81.00 you may be in a pickle.