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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
- Millions of dollars in allegedly stolen comic books, trading cards and guns recovered in North County
The rare collectible items were allegedly stolen during storage unit burglaries.
Caleb Lunetta. San Diego Union Tribune. Thursday, 20 Nov 2025 01:27:21 +0000. - Paul McCartney Blocked From A New No. 1 In His Home Country
Paul McCartney and Wings miss hitting No. 1 with their new box set Wings, as the career-spanning compilation and collectible opens inside the top 10 on multiple lists.
By Hugh Mcintyre, Senior Contributor. Forbes. Wednesday, 19 Nov 2025 08:00:00 -0500. - eBay Gears Up to Report Q3 Earnings: What's in the Offing?
EBAY's Q3 results are likely to reflect gains as collectibles, live commerce and AI-driven tools fuel growth amid European softness.
Zacks Equity Research. Zacks. Friday, 24 Oct 2025 16:54:00 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