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How NOT To Sell Collectibles

Chris Walker — Tue, 10 Oct 2023 18:54:32 +0000

Wanna hear a funny story? As you know by now, we’re handling a gorgeous collection of one-of-a-kind animation artwork. Our consignor, lets call him Mr. Cel, told us the story of an outlet who took themselves out of contention for handling it long before he was even ready to sell it. Names have been changed…

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How to Buy Collectibles: eBay Vs. Live Auction

Chris Walker — Tue, 11 Apr 2023 17:00:49 +0000

Back to the Past has been conducting live auctions since 2011 and in that time, we’ve heard the same thing over and over: “Oh, like on eBay?” And the answer is…not exactly. We were an early adopter on eBay, getting our listings up before the rest of the world even had broadband back in the…

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The Florida Collection: A B2P Collect Success Story

Chris Walker — Tue, 20 Dec 2022 17:00:24 +0000

How 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…

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How To Celebrate Christmas In July

Chris Walker — Mon, 18 Jul 2022 12:00:23 +0000

According to Accuweather, the high temperature will not drop below 80 degrees for the rest of the month. In fact, on July 25, it will be knocking on 90! We wanna think cold thoughts. We want to recall winter vibes. As the song says, we need a little Christmas, right this very minute! And to…

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Should I Sell My Best Comics Separately?

Chris Walker — Wed, 01 Jun 2022 10:45:09 +0000

Welcome back to Hammer Drops! Each week, Back to the Past shares its cumulative decades of knowledge with you, the DIY collectibles seller. Today, we’re looking into a very thorny question, one that too many people forget to ask. How does one structure the sale of their collection? The Phrase That’s Always A Bad Sign…

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Why Are Shipping Costs So High and What Can You Do About It?

Chris Walker — Wed, 11 May 2022 10:45:27 +0000

Welcome back to Hammer Drops! Every Wednesday, Back to the Past Collectibles shares some of its wisdom accumulated across thirty years selling collectibles. This week, we’re looking at how shipping factors into the world of collectibles selling. If you’re going to sell online, you are going to be shipping stuff out. It’s unavoidable and the…

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Meet Michigan’s Own Roy Thomas and His Amazing Artwork!

Chris Walker — Sat, 09 Apr 2022 12:00:02 +0000

If you’ve been following our social media or our newsletter, you’ve probably heard us crow about Roy Thomas. No, not the Marvel guy, the local artist! He does wonderful mixed-media pieces of pop culture icons ranging from American astronauts to Bugs Bunny to The Incredible Hulk and all points in between. We are excited to…

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Where Should I Sell My Collectibles?

Chris Walker — Wed, 23 Feb 2022 11:45:13 +0000

Welcome back to Hammer Drops! Every Wednesday, Back to the Past Collectibles shares its wealth of collectibles-sales experiences with dedicated do-it-yourself sellers. This week is no different. In the internet age, there are a variety of venues and methods available to you for selling your collectibles. We’ll be sharing with you our criteria for deciding…

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Back to the Past Presents: High Marks, A Graded Comic & Collectible Toy Auction

Chris Walker — Tue, 02 Nov 2021 20:34:13 +0000

The Comic Event of the Season! Join us live in showroom for this auction featuring 350 lots worth of Graded Comics, Silver Age Comics, Toys, and more. Whether you want to start your holiday shopping, expand your own collection, or just need a break from your family, this is the place to be the Saturday…

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Blue Marble: NASA Memorabilia & Household Collectibles at Auction!

Chris Walker — Wed, 27 Oct 2021 20:36:09 +0000

NASA & Space Exploration Memorabilia Celebrate the wonder of space exploration with this timed, online only auction session! Its primary focus is on memorabilia celebrating the American space program. This includes: Toys and model kits based on famous space vehicles! Official NASA film reels! A Super 8 release of the Apollo 11 Moon Landing, complete…

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