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As investments, collectables.

Collectables refer to items of limited availability that are sought for a number of reasons, including potential increases in value. A collectable can be seen as an inflation hedge in a financial sense. They can also appreciate in value over time due to their rarity, destruction, loss, and damage. There is one drawback to investing, especially in obscure collectables. Fraud is also possible.

The 1960s through early 1990s were key years in the production of modern collectables. Many people purchase collectables today to use and enjoy, but many others buy them as investments. 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. There is little demand for many of the items made during this period and their market value is often very low.

As incentives, early manufactured collectables included cigarette cards in cigarettes packs. 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. 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 typically limited edition and include additional content that can prove valuable 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. 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 an item that is older than the rest. A curio can be a small, often fascinating or uncommon item that collectors seek. A manufactured collectable can be an item specifically made for collectors.

A "manufactured", or contemporary, collectable is an item specifically made for collectors. Collectables can include plates, figurines or bells as well as graphics, steins, steins, and dolls. The Gift and Collectibles Guild members include some companies that make manufactured collectables.