I've been able to purchase 3 oz of silver (3 steemit 2017 silver rounds) thanks to the increased price of steem and SBD. I never thought I was going to be able to afford one, let alone 3 2017 rounds, but thanks to Phelimint.com accepting steem and SBD I was able to afford 3.
Also, thanks to increased price and earnings I was able to talk with my in-laws about the importance of crypto and were very impressed with the amount that I've earned from steemit even though it's only been $1000 to this point.