All the new collectibles can be very alluring and just begging to be taken home with you. But before you put down cold cash, think about it a bit and do some research.

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1. Collect what you love and the rest of the tips won't matter.
2. Do not purchase new collectibles with the idea of sending your kids to college on the proceeds.
3. If interested in Limited Editions, check the edition size. The smaller the number, the more limited it is.
4. Check out the prices of other items from that company to see how value has held up.
5. Join the Collectors Club (most manufacturers have them) to get items only for club members.
6. Save all the boxes and packing from your collectibles.
7. Do not remove any price tags from boxes or tags from collectible.
8. Some collectibles SHOULD be NRFB (Never Removed From Box) to retain their value.
   

1. Collect Only what You Love.
2. Enjoy your items by displaying them, boxed up collectibles are just not fun!
3. Many items issued under the term "collectibles" are produced by the thousands, they will never appreciate greatly in value.
   

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