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As investments, collectables.

Collectables refer to items of limited availability that are sought for a number of reasons, including potential increases in value. Collectors can be considered as a hedge against inflation in a financial perspective. Their value can increase over time as they become less common due to damage, loss or destruction. The main drawback to investing with collectables is the possible lack of liquidity, particularly in cases where they are very obscure. There are also risks of fraud.

The 1960s to early 1990s were a significant time for modern collectables manufacturing. Many people purchase collectables today to use and enjoy, but many others buy them as investments. Many of these pieces became popular investments, leading to speculative markets. Duplicates are very common because so many people bought these pieces for investment. While many collectables were listed as "limited editions", their actual production numbers were very high. Therefore, many (but certainly not all) of the items produced in this time period are scarce and have low market values.

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 collectibles began to be sold as separate items, rather than being used in marketing to increase sales for other products.

Manufacturers will often produce a whole series of a particular collectable to encourage collecting. For example, you might find Beanie Babies with different designs or sports cards depicting players. Enthusiasts often attempt to collect all the variations.

Collector editions support collectables in a different way. 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. Collectables may not be monetarily scarce or valuable. 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 can be a small, often fascinating or uncommon item that collectors seek. A manufactured collectable can be an item specifically made for collectors.

A "manufactured", or contemporary, collectable is an item specifically made for collectors. Plates, figurines and bells are all common collectables. The Gift and Collectibles Guild includes members from companies that manufacture manufactured collectables.