Autograph collecting is the one of the oldest and most common forms of collecting. In fact, the auctioning of autographs dates back about two hundred years! But the market on autographs can be quite fickle, even compared to other major collectibles. Here are some things to consider when building, handling, or selling an autograph collection.…
DetailsWe here at Back to the Past are collectibles experts. That’s why you come to us! And that expertise means we through around collectibles terms that are commonplace to us, but maybe not to the average person trying to figure out what to do with their collection. This article is gonna serve as a glossary…
DetailsWe here at Back to the Past are pleased as punch to have a copy of Fantastic Four #1 coming to auction this weekend! While the Fantastic Four have been a lil out-of-focus in the Marvel Studios era, they are poised to get their due pretty soon. Which is good, because the Marvel Cinematic Universe…
DetailsHow does Back to the Past Collectibles handle a large estate full of toys and comic books? What does success look like? We get these questions all the time, so today we’re going to share with you one of our favorite success stories: The Florida Collection! The First Phone Call Back around the holiday season…
DetailsIf you’re anything like us, you’re a sucker for those annual superhero holiday specials! The DCU Holiday Bash, Ant-Man’s Big Christmas, they’re superhero adventures that inspire warm holiday feelings. To keep that feeling going, we’ve curated this list of our favorite superhero Christmas episodes! Even if you don’t celebrate that particular holiday, we think you’ll…
DetailsWe talk to people everyday about selling their collection (it’s what we do). Sometimes we hear, “I’ve already sold some of it, so here’s what’s left.” This makes us sad, not because we didn’t get to help with the whole deal, but because we know they’ve left money on the table! Why? Let us explain:…
DetailsBefore tablets took over Toyland, every holiday shopping season brought a new hot holiday toy that every kid had to have. And, of course, not every kid could have it – supplies were limited. Parents would spend whole days driving store to store hoping they could put one under the tree. They’d fight for one.…
DetailsFolks who are thinking about estate planning are, generally, already thinking of their cars, boats, and real estate. What many folks, including professionals, can overlook is their collectibles. Most people who have the means to do so develop a hobby that involves the accumulation of stuff. Rock star Rod Stewart, for example, has an extensive…
DetailsTrading cards are a huge collectible market and have been for over half a century! They’ve changed a bit in form and style over the years, but the basic idea has remained the same – related sets of art and information printed on 6.4 cm by 8.9cm pieces of paperboard. What forms have trading cards…
DetailsBlack Panther: Wakanda Forever hits theaters this week! In addition to introducing Marvel Comics mainstay Namor to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, it will put the supporting cast from the first movie into the spotlight. Chief among them will be General Okoye and the Dora Milaje, the ultra-badass and all-female royal guard of Wakanda. To honor…
DetailsSettling a loved one’s estate can destroy a family. The resentments created by the acrimonious disbursement of assets can linger across generations. There are countless horror stories out there, and many forward-thinking folks are already on top of dividing up their cash, real estate, and other big-ticket properties because of them. But what often falls…
DetailsComic books have dabbled in the horror genre since the very beginning. Hollywood has adapted comics since the 40s. Put those two facts together and you get a proud history of comic book horror movies! Here’s our top five comic book horror movies that you should watch before Halloween passes (or any other time of…
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