I order from the U.S. Mint on just about everything that comes out in silver and clad. Probably in answer to my own question, I don't see much fluctuation in prices from one year to the next on my orders. Does the mint make any allowances for the ups and downs of the silver market when they put coins up for sale ?
I think they do for major changes but with such a premium they don't need to worry about small changes. (prices changes will likely occur faster if metal values are rising).
I think once they release a coin for a said price its usually the same or more. Remember they are a business and if people keeps buying at that price why would they lower it?
