several years ago I was paying $18 to 20 for silver eagles, proofs about 25 to 30. When I sold, I double all, in the 43-45 range. Had a fractual 1/4 oz gold buffalo, pd 280.00, sold for 1100.00. Well I did good, but at the time, I needed it. Then I was collecting, now I want to buy to make money,, for the future that is. Use to buy from the us mint and ebay and coin shows. Now I want to get involed with silver bars and so on. Who does everyone deal with, how bout JM bullion and free shipping? silver.com is another, shipping is 5.95, orders below 299.00. Well I 5fell for silver, it's time to buy, then sit on it till the time comes, again, Any advise on where to buy?? I think when I was buying from the us mint, shipping was free, not now.BGASC is another seller, many more. Who's your favorite?