There’s a shortage of silver bullion on my area. Between 3 coin shops last Saturday there was a total of 35 ounces to be found. All of the shops said they had several hundred ounces in earlier in the day and had already sold it.
The “silver shortage” reflects a lack of small sellers, and shops unwilling to buy at actual market price. Tulving.com, and nwtmint.com have plenty at normal market rates
Local shop said they sold 3 bags ($1000 face) this morning. Not much junk left.