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Collectables made into investments

Collectables, which are items of limited supply, are sought after for a variety reasons including possible increases in value. Collectables can be seen as a financial hedge against inflation. Their value can increase over time as they become less common due to damage, loss or destruction. There is one drawback to investing, especially in obscure collectables. Fraud is also possible.

The 1960s through early 1990s were key years in the production of modern collectables. Some people bought collectables for personal enjoyment, while others purchased them to invest. Many of these pieces were the subject of speculation markets. Duplicates are common as many people buy duplicates for investment. While many collectables were listed as "limited editions", their actual production numbers were very high. This means that there is not much demand for many, but not all, of these items, and their market prices are often low.

Incentives were often included in early manufactured collectables, such as cigarette card packs or cigarette cards. Popular items found a secondary market, and were often the subject of "collectible crazes". Many collectable items began to be sold individually, rather than being used as marketing tools to increase sales of other products.

Manufacturers will often produce a whole series of a particular collectable to encourage collecting. Some examples include Beanie Babies cards featuring individual players and sports cards. Many enthusiasts will attempt to build a complete set.

Collector editions support collectables in a different way. Collector editions are usually limited in number and can contain valuable additional content. This practice is most popular in videogames.

Collectable is an object considered to be valuable or of special interest by collectors. Collectables may not be monetarily scarce or valuable. There are many terms and types of collectables. An antique is an item that is older than the rest. A curio (small, interesting or unusual item) is one that collectors want. A manufactured collectable refers to an item that is made for collectors.

A "manufactured" collection (often called a contemporary collectable), is an item that was made for collectors. Collectables can include plates, figurines or bells as well as graphics, steins, steins, and dolls. The Gift and Collectibles Guild members include some companies that make manufactured collectables.