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Collectables are investments.

Collectables, which are items of limited supply, are sought after for a variety reasons including possible increases in value. A collectable can be seen as an inflation hedge in a financial sense. Their value can increase over time as they become less common due to damage, loss or destruction. A drawback of investing in collectables, particularly for rare items, is the possibility of not having enough liquidity. There are also risks of fraud.

The 1960s through early 1990s were key years in the production of modern collectables. Some people bought collectables for personal enjoyment, while others purchased them to invest. Many of these pieces have been the subject to speculation. Duplicates are common as many people buy duplicates for investment. Even though many collectibles were labeled "limited editions", there was a large number of actual items. Therefore, many (but certainly not all) of the items produced in this time period are scarce and have low market values.

Collectables that were manufactured in the early days were used as incentives for other products. Popular items found a secondary marketplace and became popular enough to be the subject of "collectible trends". Many collectable items began to be sold individually, rather than being used as marketing tools to increase sales of other products.

Manufacturers may create a whole collection of one collectable in order to encourage collecting. 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. Collector editions are usually limited in number and can contain valuable additional content. This is a common practice in video games.

Collectable - An object that is considered valuable or of interest to collectors is a collectable. 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 is an item that is older than the rest. 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 collectable" is an item designed for collectors. Plates, figurines and bells are all common collectables. The Gift and Collectibles Guild members include some companies that make manufactured collectables.