#silver-stacking

32 posts

silver-stacking Aug 31, 2026

Only 12% of Americans Own Gold or Silver, Here's Where You Stand

Most people assume precious metals ownership is way more common than it actually is.

ounce-by-ounce Aug 21, 2026

How Much Silver Should You Own?

In this video I break down everything a beginner needs to know before buying their first ounce, the different physical forms silver comes in, why silver and gold belong in a portfolio, how to set a target allocation before you buy, how premiums actually work, and how to spot fake silver and shady deals before they cost you money.

ounce-by-ounce Aug 14, 2026

Coins, Bars, or Rounds?

Silver coins, bars, and rounds all look the same on the outside — but their premiums, liquidity, and resale value can be worlds apart.

ounce-by-ounce Aug 10, 2026

2026 Semiquincentennial Silver Set: Worth It, or Just Nice Plastic?

The U.S. Mint just released the 2026 Semiquincentennial Silver Proof Set to mark America's 250th anniversary — ten proof coins, five new silver quarters, and the first new half dollar and dime designs in decades.

silver-coins Jul 27, 2026

5 Silver Coins More Interesting Than the American Eagle

My top 5 favorite silver bullion coins, ranked from #5 to #1!

ounce-by-ounce Jul 20, 2026

The Hobby That Pays You Back — Why People Fall in Love With Stacking

You've heard about stacking precious metals as an investment — but nobody talks about why it's genuinely, ridiculously FUN.

silver-maple-leaf Jul 16, 2026

What makes the Silver Maple Leaf so popular?

Everything you need to know about the Canadian Silver Maple Leaf — one of the world's most popular and most secure silver bullion coins.

ounce-by-ounce Jul 13, 2026

Your Stack Is Done. You Just Don't Want to Admit It.

Most silver stacking videos tell you to buy more. This one is different.

morgan-silver-dollar Jul 3, 2026

1900 Morgan Silver Dollar — I Need Your Help Grading It!

She's 126 years old, struck in Philadelphia in 1900, I'm no professional grader. So in this one I break down the 1900 Morgan silver dollar from top to bottom.

ounce-by-ounce Jun 29, 2026

Stack Gold & Silver With Just 3 Rules

Everyone in this hobby is selling you action. This is the opposite — a boring, rules-based stacking system built so you'll actually still be doing it in ten years.

ounce-by-ounce Jun 26, 2026

9 Stacking Myths That Are Costing You Money

Copper is the next silver. Silver's going to $1,000. The government's coming for your gold. You've heard all of it — but how much is actually true?

ounce-by-ounce Jun 24, 2026

The Most Brilliant Silver Coin of 2026? — British Angel

The 2026 British Angel might be one of the most brilliant silver coins ever made and it's the first time the Royal Mint has struck an Angel in over 300 years.

ounce-by-ounce Jun 15, 2026

Gold vs. Silver: Which One Are You Actually Supposed to Own?

Gold or silver — which one actually belongs in your stack? We go back to basics: what makes these two metals completely different animals, who each one is built for, and how to think about how much you should own.

mexican-silver-libertad Jun 1, 2026

Mexican Silver Libertad Review: Are the High Premiums Actually Worth It?

The Mexican Silver Libertad is one of the most beautiful silver coins ever made — and one of the most expensive to buy in the US. Here's the full review: design, mintage history, why it costs so much, and whether it belongs in your stack.

budget-stacking May 29, 2026

How To: Budget Stacking

Silver is more accessible than most people think. Here's exactly how to start building a stack on a tight budget — where to buy, how to pay without getting eaten alive by fees, and what to actually buy first.

selling-silver May 27, 2026

How to Sell Silver & Actually Get Paid What It's Worth

Before you walk into a dealer or ship anything off — know what you're holding, how spot price works, where to sell, and the mistakes that cost sellers hundreds every year.

american-silver-eagle May 20, 2026

Eagle vs Britannia

Two of the most iconic silver coins ever minted, head to head. Plus: what happened in March 2026 that shook the entire silver community's trust in the Royal Mint.

coin-capsules May 18, 2026

Don't Waste Your Money on Cheap Coin Capsules

My coin capsule journey — from flimsy Amazon specials to On Fire Guy airtight capsules. Don't cheap out. Buy the right thing the first time.

local-coin-shop May 14, 2026

Local Coin Shop vs Buying Silver Online — Which One Wins?

Where you buy your silver matters almost as much as what you buy. Here's a real breakdown of local coin shops vs online dealers — including a story about a Merry Christmas round I definitely didn't plan on adding to my stack.

silver-maple-leaf May 12, 2026

Silver Maple vs American Silver Eagle

Two of the most popular sovereign silver coins in North America, head to head. Purity, design, security features, premiums, and liquidity — here's how they actually compare.

silver May 11, 2026

Why You Need Silver Right Now

You've got your index funds humming along. You're doing everything right. So why should you care about a physical commodity that's been around for 4,000 years? Because it does something your three-fund portfolio can't.

silver-ai-demand May 8, 2026

Your ChatGPT Subscription Is Making My Silver Worth More

Every time you use ChatGPT, a chain reaction starts. Servers spin up. Electricity gets consumed. Solar farms generate that power. And silver goes into every one of those panels.

silver-stacking May 4, 2026

Top 5 Reasons People Stack Silver

Silver is sitting around $75 an ounce and millions of people are quietly stacking it every month. Here are the five reasons that make sense.

dollar-cost-averaging-silver Apr 27, 2026

$100 a Month Into Silver for 20 Years — Here's What Happened

I ran the actual numbers on what $100 a month would get you in gold, silver, and the S&P 500 — across four different time windows, using real monthly historical prices, with dividends reinvested on the stock side. The results surprised me.

fractional-gold Apr 15, 2026

The Fractional Gold Trap

Gold is near $5,000 an ounce, so a lot of people are buying fractional gold — 1/10 oz and 1/4 oz American Gold Eagles — because that's what they can afford. There's a hidden cost nobody talks about upfront.

cheapest-silver-coins Apr 12, 2026

Silver Coins Ranked

Not all silver coins cost the same over spot. I rank the coins in my own stack by premium — from cheapest generic rounds to the most expensive government coins — and tell you which ones actually make sense to buy.

cheapest-way-to-buy-silver Apr 6, 2026

Stop Overpaying for Silver

Silver near all-time highs means every dollar of premium matters. Here's the complete guide to buying physical silver at the lowest possible price — premiums, product types, the best dealers, and the checkout tricks most people miss.

silver-stacking Apr 4, 2026

I Was a Gold-Only Investor — Here's Why I Started Buying Silver

I used to think silver was pointless — gold was simpler, more efficient, easier to store. So why did I start buying silver? Three things changed my mind, and none of them were 'silver is going to the moon.'

copper-rounds Apr 3, 2026

Copper Rounds Have a 2,700% Premium

Everyone thinks copper is the cheapest way to get into physical metals. When you run the actual numbers, it's one of the worst value propositions in the entire metals space.

is-it-too-late-to-buy-silver Apr 2, 2026

Is It Too Late to Buy Silver? (Most People Are Missing This)

Everyone asking 'is it too late?' is focused on the monetary metal story — inflation, the dollar, safe haven demand. That's real. But there's a second story running underneath it that most people aren't thinking about at all.

why-buy-precious-metals Apr 1, 2026

Why I Started Stacking

I'm a Boglehead. Index funds, low costs, stay the course — that was my entire investing philosophy. I never thought I'd buy a single ounce of gold. Here's what changed.

gold-investing Mar 30, 2026

Gold Is a Terrible Investment

Gold doesn't pay dividends. It underperforms stocks. The IRS taxes it at 28%. So why do I keep buying it?