Maybe someone can shed some more light on this. Zerohedge.com is saying that in compliance with the Dodd-Frank Act, soon it will be illegal to trade precious metals over the counter. The date of enactment is 7/15/2011.
Trading Of Over The Counter Gold And Silver To Be Illegal Beginning July 15
Trading Of Over The Counter Gold And Silver To Be Illegal Beginning July 15
As a result of the Dodd-Frank Act enacted by US Congress, a new regulation prohibiting US residents from trading over the counter precious metals, including gold and silver, will go into effect on Friday, July 15, 2011.