ebay sales

Thought some premiums mentioned may have been just talk, BUT, had a look at ebay and the prices being paid are extreme. Without talking of coins and memorobilia, a 10oz Perth Mint Bullion Bar went for $271 + postage with plenty of bidding, and another $252 + with still a couple of hours to go. One oz bars go at an even healthier premiums.

Is this interest for real, or is all the hype on shortages just scaring people into buying??