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Collectables can be used as investments.

Collectables can be items in limited supply that are wanted for various reasons, including an increase in value. Collectables can be seen as a financial hedge against inflation. Their value will increase as they become scarcer, damaged or destroyed over time. A drawback of investing in collectables, particularly for rare items, is the possibility of not having enough liquidity. Fraud is also possible.

The 1960s through early 1990s were key years in the production of modern collectables. While some collectables were purchased for enjoyment and use, many people also bought them as investment pieces. Many of these pieces became popular investments, leading to speculative markets. Duplicates are not uncommon because so many people bought the pieces to invest. Although many collectables were described as limited editions, the actual production was large. This means that there is not much demand for many, but not all, of these items, and their market prices are often low.

Early manufactured collectables were offered as incentives along with other products such as cigarettes cards and packs of cigarettes. Popular products developed secondary markets and often became the subject for "collectable crazes". Many collectable items began to be sold individually, rather than being used as marketing tools to increase sales of other products.

Manufacturers often make a series of collectables to encourage collectors. Each item is differentiated in some way. One example is a set of Beanie Babies or sports cards featuring players. Enthusiasts often attempt to collect all the variations.

Collector editions can be another way to support collectables. Collector editions are usually limited in number and can contain valuable additional content. This practice is most commonly used in video games.

Collectable Any object that collectors consider valuable or interesting is called a collectable. Collectable items can be uncommon or not always monetarily rare. There are many kinds of collectables. Different terms can be used to identify them. An antique collectable is one that is very old. A curio (small, interesting or unusual item) is one that collectors want. A manufactured collectable, on the other hand, is an item designed for people to collect.

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 includes members from companies that manufacture manufactured collectables.