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As investments, collectables.

Collectables are limited-supply items that are desired for their potential value increase. A collectable can be seen as an inflation hedge in a financial sense. As they become rarer due to damage, loss, or destruction, their value may increase over time. The downside to collecting collectables is the lack of liquidity, especially for obscure items. 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 were the subject of speculation markets. Duplicates are very common because so many people bought these pieces for investment. While many collectables were listed as "limited editions", their actual production numbers were very high. As a result, the market is low for many of the products produced during this period.

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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 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. Some examples include Beanie Babies cards featuring individual players and sports cards. Enthusiasts may attempt to gather all of the available variants.

Collector editions can be another way to support collectables. 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 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 collectable, on the other hand, is an item designed for people to collect.

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 has members that include companies that produce manufactured collectables.