CGC-certified Back to the Future Realizes Nearly $11,000 in Heritage Sale

A stunning copy of Back to the Future pedigreed to the Motor City Collection was the top lot in the September 29 sale.

Posted on: 10/6/2023

The world-class certification services provided by CGC Home Video™ continue to bolster the value of vintage VHS tapes, with the most popular titles commanding impressive prices at auction. One of these titles is Back to the Future, and an example from CGC Home Video’s first pedigreed collection — the Motor City Collection — recently demonstrated its position in the market once again.

More than 200 videocassettes certified by CGC Home Video were offered in Heritage Auctions’ The September VHS and Home Entertainment Showcase Auction Featuring the Motor City Collection 48153, which ended on September 29, 2023. With the majority stemming from the Motor City Collection, 10 VHS tapes graded by CGC Home Video realized at least four figures or more in the sale.

Back to the Future VHS, MCA Home Video (1986) graded CGC 9.6 A++ (lot 20016) realized $10,937. The classic 1985 film starring Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd is one of the most beloved movies of its era, spawning two sequels in what would make the series a trilogy. This edition is the first-ever videocassette release of the famous movie. And according to the auction house, it is the finest factory-sealed copy that Heritage has ever offered, making it a cornerstone of any home video collection.

This is the second CGC-certified copy of Back to the Future to realize five figures. In August, another example graded CGC 9.2 realized $10,000.

Other notable titles graded by CGC Home Video in the auction included:

  • The Goonies VHS, Warner Home Video (1986) graded CGC 9.6 A++ (lot 20079) that realized $2,750
  • Raiders of the Lost Ark VHS, Paramount Home Video graded CGC 9.6 A (lot 20088) that realized $2,750
  • Uncle Buck VHS, MCA Home Video (1989) graded CGC 9.8 A+ (lot 20209) that realized $2,375
  • The Karate Kid VHS, RCA/Columbia Pictures Home Video (1985) graded CGC 9.0 A (lot 20098) that realized $1,937
  • Pretty in Pink VHS, Paramount Home Video (1986) graded CGC 9.6 A++ (lot 20140) that realized $1,687
  • Sixteen Candles VHS, MCA Home Video (1984) graded CGC 9.4 A++ (lot 20161) that realized $1,625
  • Attack of the Killer Tomatoes VHS, Media Home Entertainment (1981) graded CGC 9.8 A++ (lot 20015) that realized $1,250
  • Revenge of the Nerds VHS, CBS/Fox Video (1985) graded CGC 9.8 A+ (lot 20151) that realized $1,250

Since revolutionizing comic book grading in 2000, CGC has grown to include certification services for many other types of pop culture collectibles. These divisions include CGC Cards, CGC Video Games and CGC Home Video. CGC cards provides expert card grading for TCGs, sports cards and non-sports cards. CGC Video Games is dedicated to video game grading for the most popular consoles, including Nintendo, Sega, Atari, PlayStation and more. The newest division of CGC, CGC Home Video, provides expert VHS grading in addition to other types of videocassettes.

All prices include a buyer’s premium.