Long Position on Silver and Gold?

[Sawin]

Just because it is marked "1 Troy OZ .999 fine silver" does not necessarily make it so.
I am willing to bet there are far more counterfeit silver rounds and bars in circulation than Morgan or Peace dollars.
I'm not saying you can not buy the real thing from a reputable dealer. I'm saying that I would trust the silver content of a US Silver Dollar over what is stamped on a shiny bar from a stranger (EBay).
Same reason I stick with Krugerrands. They have been around for a long time and are easily recognizable.

Oh, I get that 100%. I will NEVER buy "silver" on ebay, craigslist, etc.... I buy it from reputable sources only. I just want to remind you that in a SHTF scenario, especially one of economic collapse where bullion comes in to the limelight, that would imply the US dollar is worthless.... or more near so than presently....and the silver content of those US coins is not well known enough in my opinion. Also, with respect to any tender used for barter/sales, etc, having the value/weight visibly marked permanently on that tender makes it worlds easier.

[hatidua]

Oh, I get that 100%. I will NEVER buy "silver" on ebay

How is buying from APMEX, MCM, or any of the other big sellers on eBay different from buying from them directly?

[roberth]

How is buying from APMEX, MCM, or any of the other big sellers on eBay different from buying from them directly?

I buy on Ebay from REPUTABLE dealers that have conducted 10s of thousands of positive transactions. I like local better but it costs a couple bucks more.

[Sawin]

How is buying from APMEX, MCM, or any of the other big sellers on eBay different from buying from them directly?

If you are buying from APMEX or MCM via ebay, that's ok. I was saying I would never buy silver from a random Joe on eBay of Craigslist, etc. I just require the seller to be a reputable one.