If you find a refinery willing to sell direct, ensure you get these details in writing: Silver & Gold Shops Will Be OUT OF BUSINESS

: Many refineries only work with established businesses (B2B) and may not open accounts for individual retail "stackers". What to Ask Before You Buy

: Most industrial refineries, such as Elemetal or Dillon Gage , primarily deal with bulk quantities (often hundreds or thousands of ounces) rather than individual consumer sales.

Buying silver directly from a refinery is a strategy often used to bypass retail markups, but it typically requires high minimum order volumes and is currently facing significant market hurdles.