Wikipedia
A collectible (or collectable) is a manufactured item designed for people to collect. Collectibles are specifically created for the purpose of collecting. In this respect, they are distinguishable from other subjects of collections, which may also include natural objects (e.g., butterflybutterflies) and objects manufactured for purposes other than collecting (e.g., Postage stampstamps). However, sometimes objects designed for other purposes, such as toys, become so popular among collectors that they are later marketed specifically to that audience. Star Wars action figures are a good example of this phenomenon.The earliest collectibles were included as incentives with other products, such as cigarette cards in packs of cigarettes. Popular items developed a secondary market and sometimes became the subject of "collectible crazes". Eventually many collectible items came to be sold separately, instead of being used as marketing tools to increase the appeal of other products.To encourage collecting, manufacturers often create an entire series of a given collectible, with each item differentiated in some fashion. Examples include sports cards depicting individual players, or different designs of beanie baby. Enthusiasts will often try to assemble a complete set of the available variations.The early versions of a product, manufactured in smaller quantities before its popularity as a collectible developed, sometimes command exorbitant premiums on the secondary market. In a mature market, collectibles rarely prove to be a spectacular investment.Occasionally, a series of circumstances will take place that result in an item from a collectible series becoming exceptionally valuable. These objects are referred to as collector's items due to their rarity, and these objects have occasionally been valuable enough to be sold for substantial amounts of money.
Popular types of collectibles - Cigarette Cards DollDolls Plates Figurines Music boxes
Spelling note - Although "collectable" is the spelling listed first by the ''Oxford English DictionaryOED'', the dictionary observes that the "-ible" form is also valid, and has come to be a common usage in the !US.)Category:Collectingpt:Cole cção DEBUG REDIRECT (collectible)
|
|
Websites
www.attacc.com
Attleborough Accessories is a UK based family run Mail Order business located in the heart of the English countryside in the county of Norfolk
http://www.attacc.com/
cowdude
website and grapic design
http://www.cosmiccowboy.com/
EileensEshop
Looking for a gift that will be teasured for a lifetime? Gifts and home decor for discerning buyers.
http://www.eileenseshop.com
TheTroubleshooters.com
TheTroubleshooters.com-Home Of Patton's Troubleshooters-The Untold Story Of The 702nd Tank Battalion Red Devils & 80th Infantry Division In World War Two. Also Home to De Le Rose Great Danes, Troubleshooters Treasures Antiques & Collectables, and The Viking's World!
http://www.thetroubleshooters.com/
Online Relics
Unique Museum Quality replicas from ancient civilizations.
http://www.online-relics.com/
Antikviteti.net
Website for collectors of antiques and collectables. Articles, links about numismatics, philately, vintage postcards, galleries, fairs, antiques shops in Europe.Languages: English, Croatian.
http://www.antikviteti.net/
Collectables Records
Pennsylvania oldies and rarities label. Boxed sets, special collections and classic album reissues. Catalog, discography, and online ordering.
http://www.oldies.com/
Celebrity Collectables
Sells copies of more than 400 celebrity last will & testaments, including; film makers, authors, politicians, artists and musicians
http://www.celebritycollectables.com/
Concert Collectibles
Sells concert programmes, tickets, fliers and other memorabilia from live music shows.
http://www.concertcollectables.com/
Dutkins' Collectables
60mm hand painted plastic figures.
http://www.dutkins.com
The Tipperary Stairs Company
Design and manufacturing of extremely high quality staircases and handrailing systems in glass steel and wood.
http://www.geocities.com/tipp.stairs
Amazing Collectables
Selection of figurines, games, dolls, chess sets, bronze sculpture and hand cut crystal.
http://www.amazing-collectables.com/
CVC Collectables
Import CDs, vinyl records, books, radio shows, and music videotapes and uncoded DVDs; specializing in rock and pop.
http://www.cvccollect.com/
|
|