Welcome back to Hammer Drops, where we share the tips and tricks we’ve learned in 30 years of selling collectibles with you, our adoring audience! This week, we’re looking at the importance of finding the right keywords when trying to sell or appraise items online. Stock photo of a Vintage Hot Wheels Corvette, source below.…
DetailsEyes front, adoring fans! It wouldn’t be another year at Back to the Past without evolution constantly moving us forward, so here’s a few things you need to know about our store heading into the Fall of 2020. So Long, Farewell, auf Wiedersehen, Goodbye! Back when I bought the company in 2018 (it’s been TWO…
DetailsWelcome back to Consigned, Cool, & Collected, where we’re turning our eye to a collection of G. I. Joe figures that recently came into our showroom. Specifically, we’re looking at Estrala Toy Company’s best known addition to the line: Cobra De Aco! The Cobra De Aco that recently passed through out eBay store. A Real…
DetailsWelcome back to Hammer Drops, where we look at realized prices from collectibles auctions to figure out where the sweet spot between “Collectible” and “Investment” is! Today we’re looking to our Summer Collectibles Blockbuster and what it tells us about the importance of proper packaging. Fell Beast with Witch King statue by Weta & Sideshow…
DetailsWelcome back to Consigned, Cool, & Collected, where we dive deep on some piece from one of our consignments that includes a certain additional “cool” factor! Today, we’re digging into the history of the C3 Batcave construction set from Art Asylum. Art Asylum’s C3 Batman Batcave Before Superhero LEGOs, There Were Minimates While you wouldn’t…
DetailsWelcome back to Hammer Drops, wherein we here at Back to the Past write the guidebook to navigating the sometimes contradictory world of collectibles value! Today we’re looking at Lot #271 from our July 18th Key Comic Books and Collectible Toys session, specifically how it relates to the concept of rarity helping value. Incredible Hulk…
DetailsWelcome back to Consigned, Cool, & Collected, where we give you a deep dive into the cool items our consignors bring us. Today’s specimen is the 2016 Transformers Generations Platinum Edition Optimus Primal, made by Hasbro to celebrate the Year of the Monkey. Transformers Generations Platinum Edition Optimus Primal Munky Not Truk By 1995, it…
DetailsWelcome to another entry in the Fabulous Find series! This month I present for your approval; the fanzine Graphic Story Magazine # 9. This is actually the second issue under this title. The first eight issues were published as Fantasy Illustrated. Then the final nine issues were published with the title of Graphic Story Magazine.…
DetailsWelcome back to Hammer Drops, where we navigate the rocky waters of the collectibles biz with realized prices to guide us! Today we’re looking back a couple of years to make a point about notability, bubbles, and sustained value by answering the question “What’s the difference between $17.50 worth of Beanie Babies & $130 worth…
DetailsWelcome back to Consigned, Cool, & Collected, wherein we have a look at some particular “cool factor” in the stuff our wonderful consignors bring us. Today, we’re looking at a Hot Weels 1:18 scale Batmobile based on the 1966 Batman TV series (which isn’t the only cool Barris Batmobile merch in there). The “New Look” Batmobile,…
DetailsWelcome to the latest installment of Hammer Drops, looking at what collectibles sold at auction for how much and why they do. Today we’re looking at Lot #74 from our 7/8 Key Comics & Collectible Toys Appetizer auction, a VG/F copy of 1966’s Batman #179. Batman #179, sold for $40.00 The Lot The Riddler made…
DetailsWelcome back to Consigned, Cool, & Collected! Here, we examine the pop-cultural history behind some of our coolest consignments that you could possibly add to your collection. This week’s piece is a Scrooge McDuck mini-bust from Grand Jester’s Disney Showcase line. Scrooge McDuck mini-bust from Grand Jester Studios, available in our eBay Store. Christmas on…
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