As for decreased interest… look at the Baseball Hall of Fame coins! The true collectors and dealers were finally awoken by a truly interesting design!

I read that silver eagles are outselling gold eagles by over 90-1 margin. That may mean more value down the road for these gold eagles, esp when the mintage figures go down.

I look forward to increased demand in the aftermarket, whenever it may return.

Anecdotally, many graded gold and silver coins on eBay that used to be offered as a straight auction are “buy it now” only. IMO it is because some sellers are tired of getting burned when coins have sold at a loss or perhaps close to or under spot. A few years ago I could offer a gold coin for sale on a one day auction, starting at $0.99 and not worry a bit about the winning bid. Not right now, no way.

Also, our only local coin store shut its doors after four years. Too bad. When the general public reawakens from its precious metals hibernation it will be beautiful. But credit the tptb with doing their job on lulling (almost) everyone into complacency and disinterest.