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Collectables made into investments

Collectables can be items in limited supply that are wanted for various reasons, including an increase in value. Collectors can be considered as a hedge against inflation in a financial perspective. 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. Fraud is also possible.

From the 1960s to the early 1990s, the major years of production for contemporary collectables were the 1960s and 1970s. While some collectables were purchased for enjoyment and use, many people also bought them as investment pieces. Many of these pieces have been the subject to speculation. Due to the high number of people who bought them for investment, duplicates are quite common. 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.

As incentives, early manufactured collectables included cigarette cards in cigarettes packs. Popular items became a subject of "collectable fevers" and developed a secondary market. Many collectible items were eventually sold separately instead of being used to market 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. Enthusiasts often attempt to collect all the variations.

Collector editions support collectables in a different way. They are often limited editions and have additional content that collectors can value. This practice is most commonly used 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. Collectables may not be monetarily scarce or valuable. There are many types and terms that can be used to distinguish these 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. 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.