Best place to buy silver?

[3kgt]

Hey guys, I have a few quick questions. I'm beginning my preparation for the coming collapse and I'd like to know where to start.

I'm only 19, I have little money, I make about $200 per week and my expenses account for about 140 of that not including gas and food.

I'd like to start buying silver and my questions are these:

1. Where online is the best silver outlet/retailer?
2. What should I do with silver once the FRN kicks the bucket?
3. Should I be stocking up on canned food and such?
4. What are the most cost-effective ways to prepare for economic collapse for someone like me?

I will really appreciate your responses. Thanks guys

[ZanZibar]

www.providentmetals.com

[3kgt]

why thank you good sir

[cubical]

My sig. Actually I would check local coin shop first.

[cubical]

As to your other questions, I would not worry about storing food right now. Just buy a few pieces of silver each week. You will probably have many options as to what to do with your silver if/when the dollar collapses, don't worry about that.

[Barrex]

I dont know how much are shipping costs in US. When you buy small amounts shipping cost is "eating away" your money more than inflation.
First try your pawn shops and local coin shop. If you find few in your area leave them your contact information (email) and tell them that you are interested in buying small amounts each month. If they know that you are going to be regular customer there is better chance that you can negotiate better price.
I personally never had to go online to buy. Economy is forcing a lot of people to sell their gold and in Croatia pawn shops are full of gold and silver coins.

IMPORTANT:
Before you go to shoping spree get informed about price and percentage of gold in every item you buy.
caveat emptor

Good Luck

[JasonC]

Just a heads up to all silver buyers and not directed to the OP's questions...

I've been noticing that, on occasion, you can find silver bullion sold directly from some mining company's websites at prices not much over spot. One company was selling for 50 cents over the spot price for about a 3 day period not too long ago. It's best to look around for the best price, and buy local if possible. Anywho..

The mining company First Majestic Silver's website is where I saw the very low price. Here is the store section of their corporate website: http://www.store.firstmajestic.com/products.aspx?cat=4

Right now they are about 1.50 over spot, but it is just something for others to keep an eye on. Great Panther Silver is another web site/mining companies that sells their own bullion. I am sure there are other mining companies who also do it, but I haven't had time to look around.

[PaulStandsTall]

1. Apmex.com
2. Spend it wisely into circulation, promoting its use as a currency for the benefit of humanity.
3. It is always prudent to be prepared for any disaster. Hurricanes, power outages, economic calamities, etc.
4. Find a local Ron Paul meetup, socialize with members. These are the people that will be in the best financial position after the collapse and will most certainly help you. (Think of it like buttering up and becoming best friends with an acquaintance, knowing that they will soon win the lottery!)

[3kgt]

Your answers are all much appreciated. I have a $1000+ check coming and my tax return as well so I wanted to get some background info before I went around spending it.

I guess I'll start looking for local gold/silver shops

[Len Larson]

It sounds like you are just starting out. My advice is to start with the basics. Provide your food, water and security first, then you can move onto wealth preservation/speculation. I would not be comfortable stacking PMs, unless I already had storage food in the pantry. YMMV.