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Collectables can be used as investments.

Collectables, which are items of limited supply, are sought after for a variety reasons including possible increases in value. Collectables can be seen as a financial hedge against inflation. They can also appreciate in value over time due to their rarity, destruction, loss, and damage. 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.

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 not uncommon because so many people bought the pieces to invest. Many collectibles were marked as "limited editions" but the actual number produced was huge. 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 products developed secondary markets and often became the subject for "collectable 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 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 practice is most commonly used in video games.

Collectable - An object that is considered valuable or of interest to collectors is a collectable. Collectables aren't always rare or of high monetary value. There are many types and terms that can be used to distinguish these types of collectables. An antique refers to a collectable that has been around for a long time. A curio can be a small, often fascinating or uncommon item that collectors seek. A manufactured collectable, on the other hand, is an item designed for people to collect.

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.