Back 2 the Past (5 ⭐)
Independent collector notes and community insights below.

🏆 About
Marylands largest selection of vintage non sports trading cards. Trading card shop with vintage collectibles. Pop culture favorites including Pokemon, garbage pail kids, magic the gathering, one piece, anime, yugioh, action figures and more. We offer trading card supplies as well! Come visit our retro arcade. Buy sell and trade. Also open Monday Tuesday and Wednesday by appointment only.
💬 Collector Notes
Independent editorial assessment
This place leans more towards comics and vintage toys, but if you’re hunting for retro packs or older card oddities, it’s worth a dig. Don’t expect a modern wall of slabs or TCG product—more of an old school vibe with the occasional surprise in the raw bins. Worth a stop if you’re comping older non-sports or niche stuff for the PC.
Who this shop is (and isn’t) for
✅ Best For
- Pokémon collectors
- TCG players
- Vintage collectors
- High-end / investment collectors
- Slabbed card buyers
⛔ Not Ideal For
- Sports-only collectors
- Kids & beginner collectors
- Looking for deep singles inventory
- Seeking in-store play environments
⭐ Review Summary
Back 2 the Past is praised for its wide selection of comic books, toys, and collectibles, with customers frequently noting the extensive inventory of vintage items. Staff are described as knowledgeable and helpful, and the store is generally regarded as clean and well-organized.
Google Reviews Rating: 5
Total Reviews: (107)
📍 Location & Contact
- Address: 1000 Joppa Farm Rd
- City: Joppatowne
- Phone : (443) 987-2325
⏰ Store Hours
- Sunday: 9 AM-5 PM
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: 9 AM-5 PM
- Wednesday: 9 AM-5 PM
- Thursday: 9 AM-5 PM
- Friday: 9 AM-5 PM
- Saturday: 9 AM-5 PM

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