Dictionary
things considered to be worth collecting (not necessarily valuable or antique) subject to or requiring payment especially as specified "a collectible bill" "a note payable on demand" "a check payable to John Doe"
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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
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Websites
Iceopals Jewelry
Unique designer jewelry featuring the best in Australian opals and rare American turquoise.
http://www.iceopalsjewelry.com/
Ravenroost Books
Used, rare and collectible books. We specialize in scarce, out-of-print, antiquarian and hard to find books and ephemera in many disciplines, with particular emphasis on non-fiction, science books, botany, gardening, landscape design, orchid culture and general horticulture
http://www.ravenroostbooks.com/
Display Tips for Your Collectible Houses
Practical and helpful tips for displaying your collectible houses. Make beautiful and memorable displays with just a little 'know-how'.
http://www.dept56tips.com/
RareHollywood.com / RareDVD.com / RareVideo.com / RareMoviePoster.com
Collectors who specialize in acquiring for movie lovers rare, hard-to-find and out-of-print DVD, VHS and Laserdisc titles. We also collect original movie posters, lobby cards and Hollywood memorabilia.
http://www.rarehollywood.com/
Lucky Bears Limited
Specialising in antique, vintage and new collectable teddy bears.
http://www.luckybears.com/
Owner
Free online auction site
http://www.traderbait.com
CanadianMusclecar
The number one online resource for information on Performance MuscleCars
http://www.canadianmusclecar.com
The Antique & Collectible Exchange
Resource marketplace for buyers and sellers of antiques and collectibles.
http://www.tace.com/
European Firearms and Edged Weapons
Dealers in European collectible firearms and edged weapons. Importers of books on the subject.
http://www.CollectibleFirearms.com
A-Z Collectible Classifieds
Online source for finding information about gifts, collectibles and antique shows.
http://www.collectibleclassifieds.com
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