bb21, I have sound the same thing. All sites are showing 2013 SAE's as a preorder item. Shipping beginning 1/14/13 at the earliest. Locking in a price now could be dangerous.
yup7676, when I say shortage try to find any other year other then the newest and you will see what I mean. Try to find rolls of 2011's, 2010's on down. A few months back you could get anything you wanted. Try finding 10 oz bars, etc. Many dealers are sold out. I was just at 2 stores today. Little to no silver to sell. Both had shipped large amounts in so that they wouldn't be sitting on product.