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Collectables are investments.

Collectables can be items in limited supply that are wanted for various reasons, including an increase in value. A collectable can be seen as an inflation hedge in a financial sense. 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.

From the 1960s to the early 1990s, the major years of production for contemporary collectables were the 1960s and 1970s. Many people purchase collectables today to use and enjoy, but many others buy them as investments. Many of these pieces have been the subject to speculation. Duplicates are very common because so many people bought these pieces for investment. Although many collectables were described as limited editions, the actual production was large. As a result, the market is low for many of the products produced during this period.

Collectables that were manufactured in the early days were used as incentives for other products. Popular items became a subject of "collectable fevers" and developed a secondary market. Many collectible items were eventually sold separately instead of being used to market other products.

Manufacturers may create a whole collection of one collectable in order to encourage collecting. You can find sports cards that feature individual players or different Beanie Babies designs. Enthusiasts often attempt to collect all the variations.

Collector editions can be another way to support collectables. They are typically limited edition and include additional content that can prove valuable to collectors. This is a common practice in video games.

Collectable A collectable, also known as a collector's item or collection, is any object that is valued or has collector value. Collectable items can be uncommon or not always monetarily rare. There are many types and terms that can be used to distinguish these types of collectables. An antique collectable is one that is very old. A curio (small, interesting or unusual item) is one that collectors want. A manufactured collection is an item created specifically for collectors.

A "manufactured” collectable, also known as a contemporary collector, is an item created specifically for individuals to collect. Plates, figurines and bells are all common collectables. The Gift and Collectibles Guild is a membership organization that includes companies that make manufactured collectables.