I have seen since I started stacking! I have of course paid more per oz on premium. Not sure how great it is with silver going up as it takes the fun out of buying. Not sure I could actually buy at these prices given most of my silver was purchased sub au $23 spot! Is this where secondary premiums have to lower so as to sell for those needing to sell?
Premiums? What premiums? Sellers here are lucky to get spot at the moment.. Either adjusting to the new normal or pricing in a pullback. I'll tell you which one in a few weeks
Many have seen much higher prices. Just think all the other ounces in your stack that have gone up in value. At some point many will stop if prices are too high. But $26-$27 AU is not too high. It will all depend on premiums and price gouging. If the premiums get too over the top where it takes forever to recover premium losses, then move to low premium Gold. Silver can shove it and take a back seat.
It's odd that in some places premiums are high. The U.S. Mint, according to an article I read recently, has undersold Eagles as of late. In other words, there's a surplus of ASE's at the US Mint. Seems to be no shortage of silver or silver coins available anywhere. .