If the Comex keeps raising the margin requirements, they may be setting themselves up for an untended and interesting consequence. The paper traders / speculaters may be squeezed out, and the market may more and more consist of those who are not substantially bothered by margin requirements, i.e. those who intend to take delivery and pay the full price anyway. Those investers and consumers of silver will be just tickled pink to be offered silver at a lower price.