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Collectables made into investments

Collectables are limited-supply items that are desired for their potential value increase. As a financial hedge against inflation, collectables could be considered a form of insurance. Their value will increase as they become scarcer, damaged or destroyed over time. The main drawback to investing with collectables is the possible lack of liquidity, particularly in cases where they are very obscure. Fraud is also a possibility.

The 1960s to early 1990s were a significant time for modern collectables manufacturing. Some people bought collectables for personal enjoyment, while others purchased them to invest. These pieces are often traded on speculative markets. Duplicates are very common because so many people bought these pieces 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.

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

Manufacturers often make a series of collectables to encourage collectors. Each item is differentiated in some way. Some examples include Beanie Babies cards featuring individual players and sports cards. Enthusiasts might try to get all of the variants.

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

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 collectable is one that is very old. 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" is an item designed for collectors. Collectables can include plates, figurines or bells as well as graphics, steins, steins, and dolls. The Gift and Collectibles Guild has members that include companies that produce manufactured collectables.