Last Updated: August 2026
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1. Historical Fact-Checking & Methodology
Our retrospectives and “Then vs. Now” price comparisons are researched using reputable primary and secondary sources, including:
- Historical archives from the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Consumer Price Index (CPI) databases.
- Archived editions of national and regional American newspapers (1950s–1990s).
- Vintage retail mail-order catalogs (Sears, Roebuck and Co., Montgomery Ward, JCPenney).
- Historical corporate archives, automotive registries, and municipal historical societies.
All historical prices and inflation equivalents are calculated to reflect constant dollar purchasing power for contextual clarity.
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