The internet silver gurus are trying to stimulate physical investment demand so as to bring about a price increase. For example, Ted Butler in the following link
http://news.goldseek.com/TedButler/1046385085.php
refers to small investors as an army of angry ants ready to devour the manipulators - kind of fitting justice given the bs reason concocted for the Hunt's downfall.
Physical investment in the USA is the key, as the purchase of silver in Canada and EEC countries attracts a hefty VAT. The Japanese could also make things interesting. You can view Silver Eagle sales at this link