A quick google indicates that there have been predictions of a silver shortage for years. And it appears to be fodder for the odd conspiracy theory.
And it is down 7% as we speak.
There is a silver shortage. Go and try and and buy some from a bullion dealer.
What there is no shortage of is 'paper silver'. Have you ever tried to eat a 'paper lobster', or drive a 'paper Ferrari'? What about living in a 'paper mansion'? Ever flown in a 'paper jet plane'? Paper is only good for wiping your a*s with.
