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Collectables are investments.

Collectables refer to items of limited availability that are sought for a number of reasons, including potential increases in value. Collectables can be seen as a financial hedge against inflation. 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.

From the 1960s to the early 1990s, the major years of production for contemporary collectables were the 1960s and 1970s. Although some people purchased collectables for their own enjoyment and personal use, others bought them as investments. Many of these pieces became popular investments, leading to speculative markets. Duplicates are common as many people buy duplicates for investment. 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.

Early manufactured collectables were offered as incentives along with other products such as cigarettes cards and packs of cigarettes. Popular items became a subject of "collectable fevers" and developed a secondary market. 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. Some examples include Beanie Babies cards featuring individual players and sports cards. 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 is most common in videogames.

Collectable A collectable, also known as a collector's item or collection, is any object that is valued or has collector value. Collectables aren't always rare or of high monetary value. There are many types of collectables, and there are different terms to describe them. An antique is a collectable which is of old age. 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", or contemporary, collectable is an item specifically made for collectors. Collectables can include plates, figurines or bells as well as graphics, steins, steins, and dolls. The Gift and Collectibles Guild is a membership organization that includes companies that make manufactured collectables.