đȘ Coin Shops Flooded With Gold & Silver Amid Market Volatility
Precious metals prices have surged and swung sharply in early 2026, prompting individuals to sell gold and silver to local coin dealers â so much that shops and refineries are backed up and limiting purchases.
Key Facts:
đ Record moves in gold (peaking above $5,300/oz) and silver (nearly $120/oz) led a huge influx of people selling their metals to coin shops.
đȘ Local dealers are now capping how much theyâll buy per customer because inventory is piling up and refineries are overwhelmed.
đ Refineries that usually melt and process metals are backlogged or not accepting new material, cutting off coin shopsâ ability to offload.
Expert Insight:
This physical metals glut reflects extreme retail activity and price volatility â while longâterm gains remain strong (gold up ~76%, silver up ~147% yearâoverâyear), the temporary supply chain logjam shows how price surges can destabilise physical markets and dealer cash flow.
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