Austrian Silver Philharmonic. Why No Love?

I'll tell you why I will never own one......... When Gold was about $350 an Oz. I found myself in Germany in front of a Bank that had both the Gold and Silver rounds on display in the window. I went in with cash/Euros and asked to buy one of each. The teller called a Manager over and I was told "No"! No explanation just "No"! I asked why I could not buy the rounds but over and over again she simply said "No". She then went into the back and an older bald gentleman came out. I once again explained that I simply wished to buy one Gold and one Silver oz. round. The only thing he would say is "Nine"!
It was at about this time that a Policeman showed up and asked me to leave the bank.
I did not have this problem in Canada !

Availability is one issue, but with the internet and the massive networking that we have today, sources never go dry for very long. Demand gets filled very quickly, along with a higher price. Last week I had to "settle" for a few Philharmonics. They are not my first choice but it was either that or pay $1 more for ASEs. I like ASE, but I hate generic buffalo rounds even less than Philharmonics.

The reason I don't *quite* like Philharmonics is the same reason I like Libertads - the old Phils don't have the denomination (E1,50) on them, which I think is quite silly, to be honest. The new Phils do. For me it comes down to preference. First bars, then Libertads, then Maples, then ASEs, then anything else affordable AND recognisable. Australia would be at the top for me but their desirability, low availability (here), and high prices make me look for alternatives.