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A collectible is any object of value or interest to the collector.
Collectibles
include everything from pottery and ceramic ware to books,
magazines, baseball cards, coins, figurines, and a variety of other
things. While many people like collecting purely for enjoyment,
others collect things of monetary value and consider them
investments. Antique collectibles usually have more value than their
modern counterparts, but this is not always the case, as there are many
other factors to take into account. In addition to the age of the
collectible, other inherent characteristics include its quality,
condition, size, the maker or artist, the period and style, whether it is
an original or reproduction, and whether or not there have been
alterations or repairs made to the item.
Recent Collectible News
- USC's Watkins signs exclusive deal with Fanatics
USC women's basketball star JuJu Watkins has signed an exclusive, multiyear deal with Fanatics and Fanatics Collectibles, the first women's college athlete to sign such a deal.
Dan Hajducky. ESPN. Friday, 14 Mar 2025 13:35:44 EST. - Best of Toy Fair 2025: The top 11 new toys from LEGO, Hasbro, Mattel and more
There are the best toys, games, and collectibles from Toy Fair 2025 as selected by a Tom's Guide editor who attended the show.
Toms Guide. Monday, 03 Mar 2025 11:11:05 +0000. - Your cheap and cheerful Ikea furniture from the 1970s could now be worth a fortune, expert says
Vintage Ikea furniture, as well as other modestly-priced pieces, is becoming a 'new collectible category' according to an auction expert.
Daily Mail. Saturday, 01 Mar 2025 07:00:52 GMT.
The value of a collectible item can be ascertained based on fair market value, replacement value, actual cash value, or forced liquidation value. Fair market value refers to the actual retail value of an item. Replacement value refers to the amount of money that it would take the replace the item with one of similar quality and craftsmanship, not accounting for depreciation. Actual cash value is the replacement value minus depreciation. Forced liquidation is often considerably lower than fair market value and applies in a situation where someone is forced to sell quickly, such as a court-ordered sale. Regardless of the inherent value of the item, amassing collectibles is a hobby that brings enjoyment for many.
Collectibles and Antiques Resources
- Antique Alarm Clocks
Antique alarm clock characteristics and buying guide.
www.AlarmClocks.us/antique.htm - Barometers
Learn about mercury and aneroid barometers, and barographs.
www.Barometers.us - Camera Shops
Digital cameras, SLR cameras, camcorders, and photographic equipment.
www.CameraShops.us - Chess Games
Chess sets, chess games, chess boards, and chessmen.
www.ChessGames.us - Childrens Toys
Children's toys from selected online toy stores.
www.ChildrensToys.us - Cuckoo Clocks
Black Forest cuckoo clocks and cuckoo clock parts.
www.CuckooClocks.us - Decoys
Suggestions and tips for wildfowl decoy collectors.
www.Decoys.us - Fine Art Prints
Guide to fine art prints and custom framed art posters.
www.FineArtPrints.us - Fountain Pens
Fine writing instruments and fountain pen gifts.
www.FountainPens.us/collecting.htm - Grandfather Clocks
Compare traditional floor clocks and grandfather clocks.
www.GrandfatherClocks.us