Are you an investor searching for intrinsic value in silver and gold metals? Maybe a “change hound” looking for an elusive Wheat Penny? Or possibly something in between, like a Commemorative Half Dollar collector hunting for George Washington Carver?
Whatever your interest, Back to the Past Collectibles is happy to bring you choice coin collections for your perusal. We are always in search of quality consignors and coin deals to bring to our marketplace, and with metal values skyrocketing, the time has never been better for coins!
Here’s a sampling of just a few of the types of coins and currency we handle:
There is always a standard melt value for gold coins, based on the market rate for an ounce of gold. So gold coins are always, at worst, worth the melt value. However, there are collectability values to coins including rare dates, rare minting, and other variables. These coins will always sell for a premium over the spot price, especially if they are in high grade.
There are no serial numbers to trace coins, however, every coin has personality markers. These include the way they show wear, scratches, or minting imperfections. Therefore, in a very basic way, specific coins can be traced by these physical traits.
It depends on what you are looking for. 24K is 99.9% pure gold, whereas 22K is about 91%. So, if purity of gold is the concern, then 24k is better. For jewelry, however, durability is a major consideration so 22K is a better choice and will wear better over time due to the composite of other metals.
In terms of value, silver is always in demand. Beyond simple metal spot value however, they do have traits collectability, which makes them interesting as historical artifacts.
If the point of you purchase is strictly the value of the metal, then silver rounds suffice for that purpose, and are often sold closer to spot price. But, if what you are interested in is the collectability of specific dates or minting, then silver coins are more interesting. Not to mention, if you are ever in a situation where you must rely on the face value of the coin, silver coins will spend just fine.
Yes, absolutely! With the understanding that gold is one of the most expensive metals that you can purchase, coming with it a high price tag. So, with your average dollar, you are not able to purchase as much at a time.
Some of the most expensive precious metals in the world include silver, gold, palladium, ruthenium, iridium, and at the time of this writing, the most expensive precious metal in the world is rhodium, which is a member of the platinum group.
If you are strictly looking for the melt value of 1 oz of gold, a great place to start is an American Gold Eagle, which was first issued in 1986. This is a very popular coin with investors, because of the high purity of the gold content, and that there is not a high value on collectability over the spot value.
Assuming a high-grade metal composition, any given silver or gold coin is going to be worth its weight in melt value. But if you are searching for a higher price based on collectability, you should do further research in that regard. Certain rare coins can be worth multiple times better than the spot metal value.
Yes. Investing in precious metals like gold and silver is a great investment, and a hedge against economic volatility. These types of metals tend to hold their value over time, and in general will appreciate in value.
If the point of your purchase is strictly the value of the metal, then silver bullion will suffice for that purpose. But, if what you are interested in is the collectability of specific dates or mintings, then silver coins are more interesting. Not to mention, if you are ever in a situation where you must rely on the face value of the coin, silver coins will spend just fine.
In certain cases, depending on the type of purchase you may receive a certificate, but for the most part you do not. Vintage silver certificates are actually very collectible nowadays!
Note, that we are not tax advisors. However, to the best of our understanding, there are no taxes for purchasing coins.
In U.S. coins, dimes, quarters, half dollars, and dollars pre 1964 all have silver content, and are worth keeping. And any U.S. gold coins are great for keeping for investment.
Collectible coins are available through many sources, including ebay, and other reputable sources. But you can always trust Back to the Past Collectibles for quality coin consignments.
Bullion generally has the lowest premiums over spot price.
There are no restrictions on how much physical gold and silver you can own. However, you should consult with a tax advisor to make sure you are handling the assets properly.
When looking to deal with someone on coins, it is good practice to assess their reputation, looking at reviews of their work, in order to prove out their ethical behavior. In this regard, you will find that you can always trust Back to the Past Collectibles.
In general, buying coins online is something that is safe and easy, but make sure you know who you are dealing with. Do they provide a guarantee for the quality of what is purchased? Do they have recourse in the event you are not satisfied? Can you check out reviews of their service? If you are satisfied with these questions, then yes, it is safe to buy coins online.
“I had a wonderful experience selling some of my vintage toys and comics to Pete and crew at Back to the Past! They were kind to speak with me at length on the phone, schedule a mutually convenient time for drop off, and provided a great offer with a fast turnaround! Even as I’m trying to purge my collection before moving out of state, I couldn’t resist picking up a few new items from their awesome showroom — truly a treasure trove where deals abound!”
“I wanted to take a minute to talk about what a great job you guys did for me recently. I purchased $5,000 worth of books from you guys at a recent auction. Even though I purchased from you before and you’ve always done a great job on shipping, I was rather concerned about getting these books in good condition. I order a lot of graphic novels from auction houses all over the country and I’ve had some issues with other sellers. I received the 20 boxes of books each weighing approximately 35 lbs. I’ve got to tell you this was the greatest packing job I have ever seen. You guys did an amazing job. Every single box of books made it in perfect condition. I can’t thank you enough, I was really sweating it. I will be purchasing more soon. Thank you!”
“We feel so blessed we found you and you were willing to help us out. We feel you all went WAY above and beyond helping us and getting the best prices for everything. We were at our weakest and most vulnerable and you all stepped up to help and protect us as well as make this process so much easier for us. No business takes that kind of risk or cares that much! You all are a HUGE exception!! We felt 100% trust for you and felt so unbelievably lucky that our paths crossed. We thank you all from the bottom of our hearts for all your help, support, empathy, kindness, support, and trust. We feel like our brother would have been very happy and honored with how you handled his life’s collection and what you got for it.”
“Thanks for charging such reasonable shipping and handling rates. It’s nice to deal with a company that isn’t trying to gouge folks on the shipping and handling costs… as several others do routinely.”
“I love your auctions and have gotten some great items from you. I hope you have many more auctions of this type coming up this year. Your packing is excellent and I appreciate the items being individually packaged.”
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“What a great store. As the name implies, they’ve got just about everything retro here, not just comics. Paperbacks, used DVDs, action figures, posters, lunchboxes, vintage magazines… more pop culture ephemera than you can shake a stick at. Dudes are super-friendly, too.”
“The Back to the Past crew never hesitates to discuss topics relating to art, comics, sci-fi, television and all the very essences of fandom with any and all customers that happen to be fortunate enough to straddle through their doors. A great place to escape from boredom and drudgery.”
“The selection of merchandise is vast and keeps growing. This is far more than just your average comic book store. They have a selection of non-comic book, but pop culture-related merchandise that matches, if not exceeds their comic merchandise!”
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“Thank you very much for your careful packaging. There was no way the book was going to get damaged during transit!”
“You guys are my absolute favorites to buy from on Proxibid as you have some great auctions, you really know how to pack collectibles safely, and I am consistently impressed with all that you do.”
“I love Back to the Past so much, because of the excellent staff interaction (aka customer service). They have always been friendly, knowledgeable, funny, and fully committed to completing customer requests.”
“Some of the highest grade comics I’ve purchased through a Proxibid auction. Great experience with this auctioneer who is also responsive to e-mail questions. This is how online auctions should be run!”
We offer treasures from both our own warehouse and other consignors from across the country.
Main event auctions are held in our physical showroom (COVID-safety permitting) and are broadcast online via Proxibid.com, so you can attend whether or not you’re from our local neighborhood. Most auction events have a 1-hour inspection and registration window, so you can take your time looking over the lots.
The buzz you’ve heard is real. It’s a lot of fun to attend our onsite live events, so we invite you to come and check it out!
If you’re unable to join us in person on auction day, we highly recommend using Proxibid to place absentee bids and attend online.
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