[villagetinker]

Originally Posted by ThirdOfFive

I confess to almost complete ignorance (other than some coin collecting) on this topic. Have several questions...

What, exactly, defines a "spot" price?

What kind of silver is best to buy: Coins? Bars? in what amount?

Does buying in larger amounts get you a better price per ounce?

Any words of wisdom appreciated...

If you search silver price, you will get the "spot price" which changes by the minute.
As far as I am concerned , silver is silver, however, bars are typically 100% pure silver, coins will typically be slightly less. I like coins as some of these are still in circulation which a FREE money.
I have never heard of a discount for buying in bulk, unless you save on shipping.