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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. 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. Fraud is also possible.

From the 1960s until the early 90s, these were important years for the manufacture of contemporary collectables. While some collectables were purchased for enjoyment and use, many people also bought them as investment pieces. Many of these pieces were the subject of speculation markets. Duplicates are not uncommon because so many people bought the pieces to invest. Even though many collectibles were labeled "limited editions", there was a large number of actual items. There is little demand for many of the items made during this period and their market value is often very low.

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Early manufactured collectables were offered as incentives along with other products such as cigarettes cards and packs of cigarettes. Popular items found a secondary marketplace and became popular enough to be the subject of "collectible trends". Many collectibles began to be sold as separate items, rather than being used in marketing to increase sales for other products.

Manufacturers may create a whole collection of one collectable in order 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 offer another way to support collectables. They are often limited editions and have additional content that collectors can value. This practice is most commonly used in video games.

Collectable - An object that is considered valuable or of interest to collectors is a collectable. Collectable items may not be rare or monetarily highly 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 can be an item specifically made 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.