Silver stacking for the long haul - anyone else?

• •Been seeing a lot of posts about Gold IRAs lately, which is great, but I wanted to throw in my two cents on silver.
• •I've been a steady investor in precious metals for about 7 years now, mostly gold in my IRA, but I've also been stacking physical silver in parallel.
• •My strategy with silver has always been long-term accumulation.

Been seeing a lot of posts about Gold IRAs lately, which is great, but I wanted to throw in my two cents on silver. I've been a steady investor in precious metals for about 7 years now, mostly gold in my IRA, but I've also been stacking physical silver in parallel. I'm a healthcare administrator here in Tampa, so I appreciate stability and tangible assets, especially with all the economic uncertainty floating around these days. My overall portfolio is in the $200k range, and I've consciously kept my silver holdings separate from the IRA, mostly for liquidity and diversification outside the retirement account structure.

My strategy with silver has always been long-term accumulation. I'm not looking to get rich quick, but rather to preserve wealth and have a hedge against inflation. I usually pick up a few ounces every month or two, trying to average down my cost over time. I'm talking about mostly 1oz American Eagles or Canadian Maples – nothing too exotic, just recognizable and liquid. I've got a decent stack built up now, probably around 500 ounces, which feels pretty good. It's a nice tangible asset to hold onto, and I just like the feel of it, honestly.

One thing I'm always thinking about is the tax implications down the line. I know the capital gains can be a bit gnarly on collectibles, and that's usually where silver falls. Has anyone here had to deal with selling a significant amount of physical silver and dealing with the taxes? It’s something I’ve tried to model out, and I appreciate resources like the Tax Calculator on Gold IRA Blueprint for giving me a rough idea, even though it's focused on IRAs. But actual experiences would be super helpful. Are there any particular strategies you've used to mitigate that?

Also, does anyone else in the community feel a similar pull towards silver outside of their IRA? I hear a lot about gold, but silver often seems to be the quiet sibling. I really believe in its industrial demand potential too, which I think provides a floor that gold doesn't always have. Would love to hear other people's thoughts on their silver stacking journey – what are your motivations, your preferred forms, and any lessons learned along the way?