I have been using jmbullion.com the most. I suggest listening to some silver podcasts. Listen to Mike Maloney. He talks about today's finances from 10 years ago and is right today. There are also local gold and silver shops around you too. Everyone does premium on top of spot price. Usually around $4.80 above spot. Always try to find good prices. To help prove you aren't being scammed and buying real silver in person, you should buy this liquid that proves it is silver, or the cheaper route which is downloading this app called "pingcoin" or others, bringing a popsicle stick, and find the frequency tapping the silver for its ring. Never buy silver shots. You could lose them, and they don't tell you it's value which makes it harder to sell. It's only use is really for smelting. Don't buy statues or anything else unless it says 1 Troy Oz/ 1 Oz and .999 fine silver on it. It is harder to sell and prove authentication for long term holds. Look into investing in "junk silver" alongside with fine silver. It has a lot of beneficial values. You don't have to worry too much about taking care of it compared to fine silver purchases. Don't tell people you're investing or buying gold/silver. That's like telling everyone how to get to your bank account. I told a lot of people on my first purchase but everyone thinks I bought 1oz for fun. I'm holding way more and going to expand it. Safes are expensive, if you have the money get one. But ammo cans work just fine as long as they are within your area and somewhat hidden away. Don't hide all your gold/silver in one spot. Just like diversifying your finances, diversify your money spots. Another tip. Get a gun. You are your own security guard to your money. You need to protect it. Especially if the price sky rockets and the dollar falls. I've been studying a lot of silver the last two weeks and this is most of what I have learned. Good luck!