Comment: Hey, i had a question!

I know this is the best place to ask. :) .... When buying silver, is it common for the silver/gold dealer to have a broker that gets him his gold/silver? I asked my local silver dealer where he got his silver, and he told me that he has a broker that they trust that gets them their silver. They have been dealing with him for years they say. I was just wondering, if this was common? or should a silver dealer know exactly where he got the specific rounds from? meaning the actually mint? I would like to know before I go buy any more. Lol with all the fraud going on, I may seem a little paranoid? Any help would be appreciated. thanks.