Collectibles
First, all of the collectibles that we sell are either from an authorized distributor or direct from the manufacturer. We guarantee everything we sell on our site.
However, if you are purchasing elsewhere, we would like to give you information on how to spot a fake, and how to avoid wasting your time and money in the first place.
- Low priced item compared to others:
Collectibles can have what is called MAP (minimum advertised price) that authorized distributors who are honest will abide by. When you find an item that is at a deep discount, that can be a red flag that the item could be fake. - Check the Packaging (if you already bought the item):
If you have an example of authentic packaging, you can compare that to the item you may have purchased (because pictures can be the real product and what you receive may be fake)- Fonts may be different
- Colors may be off
- Slight difference in the actual size of the box
- Slight differences in the box design
- Copyright is incorrect or not there
- Check the actual product:
The item may be poor quality, colors may be off, actual size of the item may be off as well as what the product is made of could be off as well. - Check the website
Check the website for identifying information and verify that with the state they operate within. You may find phone numbers and addresses on the website, but it’s also important to check the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy which should have identifying information about the business. You can also cross reference any registered LLC (like us) with the state in which they reside. We have that available on our website in various areas including the footer, privacy policy, and terms of use.
Licensed collectibles (which we sell) have a license that is provided by the copyright holder to companies that allow them to create and distribute various types of collectibles from keychains, action figures, prints, etc. These types of collectibles also ensure that the item is indeed “authentic”.
Limited Edition collectibles are generally manufactured for a limited time. Some can also be numbered and/or signed. Thus, making the collectible more attractive to collectors and more valuable over time.
We always recommend collectibles be store in a cool, dry and dark place. Optimal temperatures should be moderate and stable at 68°F or less, and between 30 and 40% Relative Humidity.
It is also important to remember that any light can cause UV damage, therefore it’s important not to have them exposed to light on a consistent basis.
We want to support independent artists who create collectible pieces. Therefore, we have created a “Curated Artists Collection” with artists that we foster supporting relationships with. These are collectibles that you won’t find “anywhere”, these artists pick and choose who they want to work with and sell their products. We are proud to profile some extremely talented artists, including one that is an official artist for “The Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame”
Comic Books
In order to preserve your collection it is important to use both a bag and board for your collection. This also includes making sure that you have the correct size for the era the comic belongs to, as they do vary in size.
The current size of comics are 6 5/8″ wide by 10 3/16″ high. There are however, varying sizes. Our friends at BCW supplies use this reference to learn more about the three ages of comings (learn more).
- Golden Age – circa 1938 to 1955 | 7 –3/4 x 10 1/2″
- Regular/Silver Age – circa 1956 to 1969 | 7 1/8 x 10 1/2 “
- Current/Modern Age – circa 1970 to present | 6-5/8″ x by 10 3/16″
Comic top loaders or do not have a means to hang from the wall. However, you can use a hangtag, adhesive backed magnets or velcro.
We only carry backing boards that are acid free.
Comic books should always be store in a cool, dry and dark place. Optimal temperatures should be moderate and stable at 68°F or less, and between 30 and 40% Relative Humidity.
In addition, you should back and board them with both acid free storage bags and boards. The best method for storage is to stand them upright in a box that is waterproof. If you put them in a box that is not waterproof, take extra caution in making sure they are are up off of the ground. Please avoid basements or attics and make sure that there is plenty of air circulation.
Just because you have a comic that is graded and sealed, does not mean it doesn’t require care when being stored. Most collectors want to make sure that the graded slabs don’t get damaged or scratched.
We encourage using specific comic bags that are meant to protect graded and slabbed comics and store in a graded comic book bin.
Trading Card Supplies
That depends on the thickness of the card. We have a handy tool you can print off right now to figure that out. Just make sure that you print at 100% scale on your printer!!!
That really depends on what kind of cards they are, but here are our recommendations –
- Valuable Cards: We recommend storing those in a card sleeve inside a thick toploader holder. You may also want to have those cards graded. If you do, there are graded card bags that will also protect the cards.
- Card Sets – If you want to keep card sets together, we recommend storing those cards in a sleeve and then inserted into a album page that fits into a binder. Another method to store card sets, or to organize cards are card cases and boxes.
- Common Cards without much value: These cards can generally be stored in a box without any sleeves.
You can use a variety of displays from one card to several cards by using a stand, frame or trading card holder.
Trading cards should always be store in a cool, dry and dark place. Optimal temperatures should be moderate and stable at 68°F or less, and between 30 and 40% Relative Humidity.
It is also important to remember that any light can cause UV damage, therefore it’s important not to have them exposed to light on a consistent basis.