I purchased much of my silver and gold at N.W.T.M. in Auburn, WA. I had a friend that worked there in the front. I paid cash, took my stash. That was over 10 years ago, wish I’d bought more… He left about 2005, and I never went back. It doesn’t look like I’ll be visiting soon.
In 2000 I bought from Tulvig. I offer buying advice for a fee…