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Who is the First Asian American Superhero?

Chris Walker — Tue, 30 May 2023 19:06:42 +0000

We’re closing out Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month by answering your burning questions about Asian “firsts” in American comics! The first question we must address: Who Was the First Asian Superhero? The first headlining Asian superhero debuted way back in 1944! Well, sort of. Chinese American writer/artist Chu F. Hing created The Green…

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What Collectibles Are Hot Right Now

Chris Walker — Tue, 23 May 2023 18:45:36 +0000

It’s Back to the Past’s job to keep our finger on the pulse of the collectibles market so you don’t have to! We periodically update you on what’s hot RIGHT NOW and why its doing so well. This update is here to tell you about precious metals – including coins. Precious Metals Are on An…

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What Coins Are Worth Money?

Chris Walker — Tue, 16 May 2023 20:37:31 +0000

Coins are unique amongst collectibles due to them already having spendable value. To wit, a “coin collection” made up of a lifetime’s pocket change is worth at least face value. But what makes a particular coin worth more than the number stamped on it? Let your pals at Back to the Past tell you! Silver…

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What Makes Records Worth Money?

Chris Walker — Tue, 09 May 2023 17:45:40 +0000

In the last decade, record collecting has made a major comeback! As music fans and collectors, we absolutely couldn’t be happier about that – we love that warm sound vinyl brings to music and nothing beats a 12” in terms of collectible music. That renewed interest has driven up prices on vintage releases, but not…

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The Rocket Ship Collection: A B2P Success Story

Chris Walker — Tue, 02 May 2023 17:46:16 +0000

Have you inherited a collection that you just have no idea what to do with? Worse yet, do you not even know what most of it is? The first impulse there is usually “toss it”. Who wants the hassle? That’s a bad impulse. The good impulse is to have that collection evaluated by experts –…

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Why Are Some Comic Books Worth More Than Others?

Chris Walker — Tue, 25 Apr 2023 18:38:48 +0000

What makes one comic book worth more than another? Why is Incredible Hulk #176 worth a few bucks while #181 is worth thousands? There can be a lot of reasons, many lumped into the term “key issue”. By far the most common way for an issue to be key is to be the first appearance…

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What Are Lobby Cards?

Chris Walker — Tue, 18 Apr 2023 17:20:49 +0000

Movies have been a keystone of American pop culture for over a century. As such, folks love to have reminders of their favorite movies around them: posters, toys, statues, prop replicas, movie memorabilia comes in all shapes and sizes. One such shape is the Lobby Card, the now obsolete sibling to the iconic movie poster.…

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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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Closet-Full-of-Star Wars Collection: A B2P Success Story

Chris Walker — Tue, 04 Apr 2023 13:56:18 +0000

Do you have a box in your closet you haven’t opened in a while? Are you pondering calling the VVA to cart away the stuff that keeps getting in the way? Wait! Talk to the experts at Back to the Past first! That’s the moral of today’s success story. A Short Time Ago, In A…

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Why You Should Grade Your Trading Cards

Chris Walker — Tue, 28 Mar 2023 18:45:28 +0000

Graded cards are considered to be the gold standard in trading card collector circles. Grading your cards is the only way to ensure best market value. Why? Let your pals at Back to the Past explain! Trading Cards Are Fragile, Graded Cards Are Not Trading cards, particularly older ones, are not printed on the highest…

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