Editing Collectable (section)

=== Created to be collected ===
A manufactured collectable (often referred to as a contemporary collectable) is an item made specifically for people to collect. Examples of items commonly sold as collectables include [[plate (dishware)|plates]], [[figurine]]s, [[bell (instrument)|bells]], [[graphics]], [[Beer stein|steins]], [[doll]]s, and [[art]]. Some companies that produce manufactured collectables are members of The Gift and Collectibles Guild.<ref name=Danziger />

[[Special edition]]s, limited editions and variants on these terms fall under the category of manufactured collectables and are used as a marketing incentive for various types of products. They were originally<ref>{{Cite web |title=Buyer's Guide: Collectables |url=https://www.williamgeorge.com/blog/buyers-guide-collectables |access-date=2023-04-10 |website=www.williamgeorge.com |language=en-GB |archive-date=2023-04-10 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230410020437/https://www.williamgeorge.com/blog/buyers-guide-collectables |url-status=live }}</ref> applied to products related to the arts—such as books, prints or recorded music and films—but are now used for cars, fine wine and many other collectables. A special edition typically includes extra material of some kind. A limited edition is restricted in the number of copies produced, although the number may be arbitrarily high.