Collectibles A - Z
By Barbara Crews, About.com Guide to Collectibles
A collectible can be anything, really, from a "throwaway" piece of paper (ephemera) to an object made specially for collecting (limited edition). People also collect toys from childhood, expensive artwork, antique furniture, glassware, and holiday decorations. The list can go on forever, but the basic idea is that if something is out there, someone probably collects it!
Need more proof? Check out this A to Z list of different collectibles. Don't see your favorite collectible here? Email me at collectibles.guide@about.com, and I'll fill in the gaps!
Collectibles A:
From Avon Decanters to the Apollo 13, collectibles come in all price ranges and can fit into all life styles from pack rat to minimalist.
Collectibles B:
If you think all glass ornaments are similar in design and style, take a look at Patricia Breen. She's brought a whole new direction to the contemporary glass ornament, costly and contemporary designs.
Collectibles C:
Over the past few years the most searched for collectible term has been the cookie jar! That doesn't mean they are being sold or bought more than other collectibles, there are just a lot out there and everyone wants to know if their jar is the valuable one!
- Campaign Pins
- Cassidy, Hopalong
- Cavanagh, Henry
- Celebrate 365
- Chein Company
- Cherished Teddies
- Cherry Designs
Collectibles D-E:
Have you seen Elvis lately If you haven't, you're just not looking! Elvis' popularity has never decreased and, thanks to Priscilla, his image is more alive today than ever.
Collectibles F-G:
One might not realize what the most expensive collectibles are on this list, unless you collect antique fishing lures. Although lures can be found in all price ranges, the serious collector needs deep pockets.
Collectibles H-L:
Halloween is a favorite collecting category for many collectors, that has both good news and bad news. The good news is many items have been reproduced by modern companies and are easily affordable for new collectors. Unfortunately that's also the bad news for long-time collectors.
- Hallmark Ornaments
- Halloween
- Hobby Lobby
- Holt/Grant Howard Pixies
- Hopalong Cassidy
- Howdy Doody
- M.I. Hummel
- Joy to the World
- Keebler and Ernie
- Kirscht, Matthew
- Lammermuir Animals
- Landmark Creations
- The Lefton Company
- LEGOs
- Lenox Collection
- Limoges
- Little Red Riding Hood Cookie Jars
- Bethany Lowe Designs
- Lunchboxes
Collectibles M-N:
Even though it's been many decades after Marilyn's death, she is still a very popular subject for newly licensed items. If you're interested in vintage Marilyn items, look no further than the world's most expensive dress, also known as the Happy Birthday Mr. President dress.
Collectibles O-P
One of the more interesting prices seen on auction sites are for Peanuts comic strips, autographed strips from Schulz sell for amazingly high prices and original Peanuts comic strips are as good as money in the bank!
Collectibles Q-S:
When mentioning collectibles, nothing typifies an Americana image more than the smiling faces of Raggedy Ann and Andy. Regardless of trends or fads -- they've always had the red, white and blue spirit.
- Raggedy Ann and Andy
- Robinson-Ransbottom
- Roseville Pottery
- Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer
- Shawnee Pottery
- Snow Children
- Sock Monkeys
- Guide to Collecting Sports Cards
- Spatterware
- Star Trek: TV, Movies & Collectibles
- Star Wars
- State Quarters
- Statue of Liberty
- Steiff
- Strongwater, Jay
Collectibles T-Z:
Do you have a few old concert t-shirts in the back of the closet? Before you throw them in the rag box, take a look at what they can sell for. Vintage t-shirts are one of the few items that "the more wear, the more valuable" concept applies.
