I decided to try putting ads on craigslist today, offering to buy junk US silver coins. I went with an offer of $23 per dollar of face value. At today's spot, they would be worth about $26. I included the disclaimer that this was today's price and that the offer is subject to change. I got one bite so far and am picking up $32 face value tomorrow for $736 which is currently worth $831.
It sure as heck beats paying spot plus for silver, no?
I put my ads in "wanted" and "for sale / collectibles". I'm not sure which got the bite.
I plan on doing this for a while and seeing how it goes. I may just buy and then sell on ebay and get a bit over spot for the stuff.