Coronita, I got good news for you. The paper price of gold is 1700, however the cash price for physical gold is 1800 and up. You will have no problem getting $1800 from a reputable dealer, ebay, etc.
Silver has an even larger physical premium of $3+ an ounce, though $1 is normal. Silver Eagles normally sell for $2 above spot silver, now it is $6 to $9 above.
ApMex is a large reputable seller, and they want $28 for silver eagles, and they can’t even keep them in stock.
