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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;pmbug, post: 1569530, member: 36982&quot;]NK - It is really easy to obtain information about the paper markets for gold and silver.&nbsp; Not so much for the physical market.&nbsp; I monitor inventory (and by extension, sales volume) and premiums to keep tabs on what is happening with retail buying and physical supply.&nbsp; For example, one year ago or so, the spread on the buy/sell premium for 90% silver was much tighter than the spread on ASEs.&nbsp; When the US Mint started running a shortage (couldn&#039;t keep up with demand), both buy/sell premiums on ASEs rose and the spread tightened.</p><p><br /></p><p>What am I hoping to get out of this thread?&nbsp; F me.&nbsp; I&#039;m just sharing an observation.&nbsp; It may or may not portend a shift in retail buying habits, physical metal supply shortages and/or imminent rise in dealer premiums.&nbsp; I should ask -<span style="color: #ff0000">Edited, forum rules</span>are *you* hoping to get out of this thread?</p><p><br /></p><p>I tried already to explain - the reduction in inventory was not a gradual change indicating a strategic decision not to replenish supplies during a period of normal sales volume.&nbsp; I&#039;m not going to repeat myself ad naseum for you though.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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