PRESS RELEASE: SILVER MARKET DOMINANCE SHIFTS: CoinsAuctioned.com Declares a New Era of Bullion Buyers as Old Guard Gives Way to Unstoppable Demand

Perth Mint Shutdown, Tariff Chaos, and a Global Supply Crisis Have Rewritten the Rules — Founder Wayne Sedawie Issues Market Verdict
GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA — Wayne Sedawie, founder of CoinsAuctioned.com and Perth Mint distributor since 2007, is issuing a definitive market statement: the silver bullion landscape has fundamentally and permanently changed in 2026. After 52 years in business — a longevity achieved by only 0.03% of business operators — Sedawie has seen every cycle, every crisis, and every market shift. What is unfolding now, he says, is unlike anything before it.
THE SILVER STACKER IS DEAD. LONG LIVE THE NEW BUYER.
For a decade, silver bullion was the domain of the silver stacker — older, predominantly male collectors amassing physical metal over time. That era is ending by natural attrition. The dominant buyer entering 2026 is in their mid-to-late 40s, financially sophisticated, and motivated not by collecting habit but by economic survival instinct. Global uncertainty, industrial silver demand, and the visible fragility of fiat systems are driving a new, more urgent class of precious metals investor.
PERTH MINT HALTS. AUSTRALIAN DEMAND EXPLODES.
When the Perth Mint halted silver bullion sales in late January 2026 due to overwhelming demand, the market reacted swiftly. CoinsAuctioned.com recorded a measurable surge in Australian domestic buyers — a reversal of the 2025 pattern dominated by international purchasers. The message is unambiguous: Australian buyers are now stepping forward at scale, asserting market dominance on their own soil.
TARIFF TURBULENCE STALLS US BUYERS — EUROPE HOLDS FIRM.
While silver bullion is exempt from US tariffs, increased logistics costs and fee adjustments have cooled American buyer activity on Perth Mint product. US buyers, conditioned by promotional pricing as low as $1.00 over spot, have encountered sticker shock against Perth Mint’s premium mintage costs ranging from $4.50 to $7.00 per ounce. European buyers, particularly in the mid-40s demographic, remain a robust and consistent force.
SUPPLY SHORTAGES ARE BEGINNING TO EXPLODE. MINING CANNOT KEEP UP.
Sedawie, who does not subscribe to chart analysis or manipulation narratives, makes his outlook on pure supply-and-demand fundamentals: silver shortages are accelerating, mining expansion cannot respond rapidly enough, and no other mineral replicates silver’s industrial utility profile. His recommendation is direct — every investor should hold a minimum of 3% of assets in physical silver bullion.
WHAT THE MARKET IS BUYING IN 2026.
Dragon bars lead all sales on CoinsAuctioned.com in 2026, followed closely by the Kangaroo design. Koalas and Kookaburras maintain strong followings among collectors though their presentation cases carry a price premium relevant to investors. Retail buyers are purchasing 1–2 coins, while repeat investors are targeting specific designs and accumulating at volume. Gold coin no-reserve auctions are set to launch on CoinsAuctioned.com in July 2026 — a significant expansion of the platform’s precious metals offering.
“It is purely supply over demand. Silver shortages are starting to explode and mining will not be able to expand rapidly enough. Silver’s industrial role is irreplaceable. The future for silver prices looks very strong — and everyone should have at least 3% of their assets in silver bullion.”
— Wayne Sedawie, Founder, CoinsAuctioned.com
ABOUT WAYNE SEDAWIE
Wayne Sedawie is an Australian property investor, developer, and eCommerce entrepreneur with over 50 years of experience in real estate and business, including more than $200 million in online sales. An authorised Perth Mint distributor since 2007, he operates flagship platforms GemRockAuctions.com and OpalAuctions.com, serving a global community of investment gem and opal buyers who are increasingly diversifying into silver bullion. His proprietary Bubble Concept integrates property ownership with business operations to create scalable, multi-source income. His latest book, Bubble Genius: Business Secrets from a Self-Made Millionaire, is available as a free download.
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