Right or wrong, I would like to purchase some SILVER today. I have been checking out AMPEX online and feel comfortable making a purchase from them. What should I be looking at if I want to spend $1K. I like the coins, 1 oz bars, maybe some 5 oz bars. What's the difference between Canada and US mints? Is there anything specifically that I should or should not look at? I am doing this as a long term investment, but might consider selling in a year (but would probably hang onto longer). I also think that I would dollar cost average and buy more within the next couple of months with the same amount (maybe another $2K). Please help.