The Backstop
Sports and entertainment cards, new and vintage singles, signed memorabilia and collecting supplies. The shop buys collections and offers paid appraisals, including house calls by appointment.
Plan your visit
Address
3400 Route 37 East, Toms River, NJ 08753
Published hours
- Monday–Tuesday: Closed
- Wednesday: 11 AM–4 PM
- Thursday–Saturday: 10 AM–6 PM
- Sunday: 10 AM–1 PM
The shop recommends calling ahead for Saturday and Sunday visits. Appraisals require an appointment; fees apply.
Hours, stock and services can change. Confirm details before making a special trip.
Official social pages
Buying & services
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Buying interests and services reflect published information. Acceptance, appointments, fees and offers are decided by the shop.
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Verified specialties and services
Inventory
Buying
Services
Published services can change. Confirm availability and eligibility with the shop before visiting.
- Paid appraisals are offered online or by appointment in store; house calls are available by appointment.
- Submit photos/details through the official selling form or call before bringing a collection.
- Call ahead for Saturday/Sunday visits.
Sources for specialties and services
- thebackstop.net — Official contact page confirms 3400 Route 37E, Toms River, NJ 08753 with current retail hours.
- thebackstop.net — Official inventory page lists new/vintage singles, signed memorabilia, supplies and display cases, plus a gaming inventory category.
- thebackstop.net — Official home page says the store buys and sells non-sports cards, comic books, toys, coins and other collectibles.
- thebackstop.net — Official buying page accepts sports cards, memorabilia, toys, coins, comic books and historical/celebrity/political items. Collection buying retained from approved October 4 research.
- thebackstop.net — Official appraisal page explicitly offers paid appraisals online or by appointment in store, including house calls.
- thebackstop.net — Official calendar shows no upcoming events; latest past event is autograph authentication on June 3, 2026.
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