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Collectables made into investments

Collectables refer to items of limited availability that are sought for a number of reasons, including potential increases in value. Collectors can be considered as a hedge against inflation in a financial perspective. They can also appreciate in value over time due to their rarity, destruction, loss, and damage. The downside to collecting collectables is the lack of liquidity, especially for obscure items. 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 were the subject of speculation markets. Due to the high number of people who bought them for investment, duplicates are quite common. While many collectables were listed as "limited editions", their actual production numbers were very high. There is little demand for many of the items made during this period and their market value is often very low.

Incentives were often included in early manufactured collectables, such as cigarette card packs or cigarette cards. Popular items found a secondary marketplace and became popular enough to be the subject of "collectible trends". Many collectables were eventually made available for sale separately and not as marketing tools.

Manufacturers often make a series of collectables to encourage collectors. Each item is differentiated in some way. You can find sports cards that feature individual players or different Beanie Babies designs. Enthusiasts may attempt to gather all of the available variants.

Collector editions support collectables in a different way. Collector editions are rare and often contain extra content that could be of value to collectors. This is a common practice in video games.

Collectable A collectable, also known as a collector's item or collection, is any object that is valued or has collector value. Collectable items can be uncommon or not always monetarily rare. There are many terms and types of collectables. An antique refers to a collectable that has been around for a long time. 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" collection (often called a contemporary collectable), is an item that was made for collectors. Collectables can include plates, figurines or bells as well as graphics, steins, steins, and dolls. The Gift and Collectibles Guild includes members from companies that manufacture manufactured collectables.