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As investments, collectables.

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. As they become rarer due to damage, loss, or destruction, their value may increase over time. A drawback of investing in collectables, particularly for rare items, is the possibility of not having enough liquidity. 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. Many people purchase collectables today to use and enjoy, but many others buy them as investments. 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.

Collectables that were manufactured in the early days were used as incentives for other products. Popular items became a subject of "collectable fevers" and developed a secondary market. 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. For example, you might find Beanie Babies with different designs or sports cards depicting players. Many enthusiasts will attempt to build a complete set.

Collector editions are another way to support collectables. They are typically limited edition and include additional content that can prove valuable to collectors. This practice is most commonly used in video games.

Collectable is an object considered to be valuable or of special interest by collectors. Collectable items may not be rare or monetarily highly valuable. There are many kinds of collectables. Different terms can be used to identify them. 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 collectable can be an item specifically made for collectors.

A "manufactured", or contemporary, collectable is an item specifically made for collectors. Plates, figurines and bells are all common collectables. The Gift and Collectibles Guild has members that include companies that produce manufactured collectables.