Keeps on going... http://www.zerohedge.com/article/us-mint-reports-january-silver-sales-hit-26-year-high
Won't be buying 2010 or 2011 ASE's if you're looking for any potential numismatic value in the future.
Of course this just supports Hobo-Jo's theory that we're seeing the beginning of a "mania" phase. I hope not, but you never know.
I really hope the "mania phase" is not starting anytime soon, I just started stacking! I'm still pretty young and have not really noticed a "mania" before but would the divergence of the physical price from the spot price be an indication that something is starting?
I will wait until the end of January to make a judgment. December sales were anemic and part of January sales is likely due to the fact that buyers couldn't get ASE in late December as the mint was busy minting 2011 ASE that were not for sale until January.