Online Bullion Sites

I like bulliondirect- I've grabbed a few 100oz bars before silver crossed 14$, they ship fast.

I LOVE APMEX.com they have an awesome early line, st.'s, 90%bags...I like them best! They ship fast, too.

I think with the metals market swinging like it has and will continue as the world decides to keep the USD or drop it- it will be harder to make small purchases. My local coin shop only buys gold if it can be passed on right away, you could have bought @ $1040 only to kiss $800 the next day, makes it hard to sell for profit I would think.
Check craigslist, when silver kisses $20 I'll be selling off silver rounds- pawn shops can be a great spot to find gold also, my local pawn shop will call me if obscure coins or gold is to be tossed on the alter of broken economy!