Prices Dropping But I've Slowed Down — Anyone Else Feeling the Same?

7 February 2026

This might be an unpopular opinion but even though premiums have come down a bit and spot is easing off the highs, I've actually slowed my buying right down over the last month or two. Not because I've lost interest — more that I'm waiting to see if we get a bigger dip before committing. Part of me thinks this pullback is just a healthy correction after the run up past 3400 and we'll be back to all time highs before long. But another part of me wonders if the smart move is to hold back and buy heavier if we see a proper drop. Would be interested to hear what others are doing. Still buying regularly or sitting on your hands for now?

Discussion

Still buying but at also slowing down
Just bought a lot of silver will be showcasing shortly
Yeah struggling at the moment little and often for me - looking forward to seeing what is coming on this platform in coming week or two
I have actually been doing the opposite — buying more when the price dips. Cost averaging in has worked well for me over the past year. The way I see it, if you believe in the long term value of gold then the short term dips are just buying opportunities. Easier said than done though when you see th
I've actually increased my buying pace. When everyone else slows down is usually the best time to be stacking. Premiums tend to drop when demand cools off. Dollar cost averaging through the dips has served me well over the years. Stay the course.
Totally get it for pure bullion, but my numismatic radar is always on! A dip can sometimes make those collectible pieces even more attractive. It's not just about the metal for me; scarcity plays a big part in my decisions, so I'm still hunting.
Yeah, I totally get that feeling. As a newer stacker, I'm still trying to figure out if this is *the* dip to jump on, or if holding off for a bigger drop is the smarter move. How do you experienced folk decide when to commit to those larger buys? It's tough!
Funnily enough, I'm slowing down too, but not just on price. After I filled my home safe last year, my missus gave me a stern warning about overdoing it. So now, any new acquisitions have to be significant enough for vaulted storage – no point faffing about with small amounts and extra insurance.
Curious if you're holding off on all types, or specifically the more generic bullion? For me, the collectible premium on certain pieces often softens the blow of spot dips, making them attractive even now. Are you just waiting on standard ounces or also specific dates, mate?
Considering silver, I'm finding the current levels quite attractive rather than waiting. At £54.52, I reckon it's still heavily undervalued compared to gold's run. Could we see a *bigger* dip? Maybe, but I'm quietly accumulating while it's here; feels a decent entry point for the white metal.