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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. As a financial hedge against inflation, collectables could be considered a form of insurance. As they become rarer due to damage, loss, or destruction, their value may increase over time. There is one drawback to investing, especially in obscure collectables. Fraud is also possible.

The 1960s to early 1990s were a significant time for modern collectables manufacturing. While some collectables were purchased for enjoyment and use, many people also bought them as investment pieces. These pieces are often traded on speculative markets. Due to the high number of people who bought them for investment, duplicates are quite common. Although many collectables were described as limited editions, the actual production was large. There is little demand for many of the items made during this period and their market value is often very low.

Collectables that were manufactured in the early days were used as incentives for other products. 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 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. Many enthusiasts will attempt to build a complete set.

Collector editions are another way to support collectables. They are typically limited edition and include additional content that can prove valuable to collectors. This practice is most popular in videogames.

Collectable is an object considered to be valuable or of special interest by collectors. Collectable items may not be rare or monetarily highly valuable. There are many terms and types of collectables. An antique is a collectable which is of old age. A curio, or small, unusual item that collectors are interested in is called a curio. 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 members include some companies that make manufactured collectables.