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 Rare Old Violin Labeled Caspar da Salo 1595 Possibly Italian No Reserve Auction  US $999.00
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 Hand Carved Magic Wand 3000 year old Rare Irish Bog Oak US $13.14
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 UNIQUE 1960s WOMAN SUMMER FLARED PANTS RARE PRINT RAYON NEW OLD STOCK W26 US $40.00
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 OLD MANS CHILD in defiance of existence MEGA RARE ISRAELI PROMO CD US $29.99
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 collections GLORIOUS OLD YOGA RARE TIBETAN SINGING BOWL US $.01
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 1798 Russia 1 2 Kopek Denga Copper Coin Very Rare Vintage Antique Old Fine EM US $4.99
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Why Collect Rare Collectibles?
The Nature of Rare Collectibles.
As their name suggests, all rare collectibles are scarce, hard to find items. They can be antiques that are desirable because of their age, type of craftsmanship or some other unique feature that represents the past. Some rare collectibles are so old that they are considered to be antiquities - artifacts of an ancient civilization such as ancient Greek or ancient Chinese society. Alternatively, rare collectibles can be of very recent origin, sometimes being only a few years old.
The common denominator of all rare collectibles, no matter what their type or age, is rarity. Frequently, because of their scarcity and their appeal, rare collectibles are also valuable. But whether they are valuable or inexpensive, rare collectibles are always important pieces in a collection.
Rare is ...
The definition of "rare" or "rarity" changes with the type of object, and accordingly, the definition of "rare collectibles" is somewhat imprecise - there is no strict line of demarcation between what is "rare" and what is "not rare." In some instances an item is considered to be a rare collectible because only one or two examples of that object are known to exist in the entire world. In other cases, hundreds or even thousands of a particular object may have survived to the present, but because their existence has not yet been discovered (such as very old porcelain dolls that were kept in a trunk that is now buried in an attic) or they are fragile and easily damaged (such as pottery, an early postage stamp or a 200 year-old piece of paper ephemera), high quality examples are considered to be scarce.
Almost Any Type of Object Can Become a Rare Collectible, if Scarce Enough.
Thousands of different types of rare collectibles exist throughout the world. Certain coins and postage stamps, books and manuscripts, pottery, weapons and other militaria, antique tools, original artwork, antique furniture, and paper ephemera can all be rare collectibles. "Paper ephemera" consists of written or printed material that has survived to the present despite the fact that the pieces were originally produced as disposable items, intended to be quickly discarded or destroyed. Examples of ephemera that can be rare collectibles include certain postcards, posters, trade cards, leaflets, exposition programs and advertising flyers, all common enough at the time, but mostly thrown away almost immediately. Some autographs, travel souvenirs and collectible memorabilia are also rare collectibles.
Rare collectibles can be from anywhere in the world and from any culture. Rare Oriental collectibles include small items such as Chinese Dynastic pottery or temple objects, as well as large items such as articles of traditional clothing or armor from the Japanese feudal period. European rare collectibles are equally varied, and range from ancient Greek statuary to the beautifully illuminated (illustrated) maps that were drawn by early cartographers during the Age of Exploration in the 16th Century. Collectible, rare objects from the Americas include certain pieces of Native American (Indian) pottery, blankets or beadwork, original historical documents from Colonial or Revolutionary times, and ancient Inca, Aztec or Maya amulets, pottery and carvings.
Why Collect Rare Collectibles?
Many people seek out rare collectibles because of their inherent value. For these people, rare collectibles are a form of investment. But the primary motivation for many other collectors is the "thrill of the hunt" - that certain sense of satisfaction that is felt when a very hard to find piece is tracked down and finally located somewhere in the world.
About the Author
Diane Hamments is a freelance author who writes on various subjects including Rare Collectibles , Collectables and Memorabilia. Visit www.societygifts.com. for more information.
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Rare Old Violin Labeled Caspar da Salo 1595 Possibly Italian No Reserve Auction US $999.00
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Hand Carved Magic Wand 3000 year old Rare Irish Bog Oak US $13.14
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UNIQUE 1960s WOMAN SUMMER FLARED PANTS RARE PRINT RAYON NEW OLD STOCK W26 US $40.00
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OLD MANS CHILD in defiance of existence MEGA RARE ISRAELI PROMO CD US $29.99
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collections GLORIOUS OLD YOGA RARE TIBETAN SINGING BOWL US $.01
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1798 Russia 1 2 Kopek Denga Copper Coin Very Rare Vintage Antique Old Fine EM US $4.99
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 Old Romanian 100 lei note communist era before 1989 RARE US $15.00
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 Rare Vintage NOS Shimano Flanged 3 8 Axle Nuts Old School BMX Package of 10 US $30.00
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 OLD RARE 200 PIECE JIGSAW DOGFIGHT WI PLANES complete HANDLEY PRINTERS US $1.55
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 Rare Chinese old style Brass Carved horse lock and key US $.01
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 1863 Russia 5 Kopeks Copper Coin Rare NICHOLAS II Vintage VG OLD Fine Antique US $9.99
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 TURKEY TURKISH OTTOMAN 708 GR VERY OLD RARE BRACELET US $250.00
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 Thai Amulet Old Mass Mix SilverGems Pra Somdej Wat Pra Kaew BE2401 Very Rare US $17.80
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 Thai Amulet Old Pra Pidta 3 in 1 Back Have Ta Krut 1 Piece Cover Gold Leaf Rare US $9.80
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 1860 Russia 5 Kopeks Copper Coin Rare NICHOLAS II Vintage VG Not Cleaned Old US $9.99
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 Thai Amulet Old Clay Pra Sum Koa From 100 Year From Kru Tung Seth Thai Very Rare US $9.88
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 Thai Amulet Antique Loop Lor LP GUN Wat Kao Kaew BE2492 Old And Very Rare US $9.88
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 1801 Russia 1 Kopek Copper Coin Rare Elizabeth Alexander Uncleaned EM Old US $4.99
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 Rare Walt Disney Goofy string Puppet Made in Hong Kong very old US $12.51
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 Buddha OLD Thai Amulet CharmPRA PIDTA LEK LAI Rare US $9.99
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 Hamms RARE Blue print bottle cap crown NEW Never used Old Stock Plastic liner US $2.49
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 Old German Empire 1889E Five Pfennig GREAT CONDITION COIN RARE Combine SH US $2.29
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 OLD WRESTLING MAGAZINE LOT WWF NWA AWA 65 RARE MAGS 80s 90s WWE HUGE VINTAGE US $49.95
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 Allison Faulkner Corp Hand Trap OLD in box RARE US $29.99
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 British India 1 Rupee KGV 786 MMS Gubbay Prefix D Rs Old Rare US $1,804.88 |
 British India 1 Rupee UNC KGV JW Kelly Nasik Mint Rs Old Rare US $433.16 |
 British India 100 Rupees aUNC KGVI CD Deshmukh Calcutta Mint Rs Old Rare US $1,804.88 |
 British India 5 Rupees KGV JB Taylor Sign 2nd Issue Note Rs Old Rare US $631.70 |
 British India 10 Rupees KGV JB Taylor Sign 4th Issue Note Rs Old Rare US $360.96 |
 British India 2 Rupees KGVI PMG Certified Graded JB Taylor Rs Old Rare US $118.20 |
 OLD RARE ORIGINAL MOVIE PRESSBOOK PRUDENCE AND THE PILL US $4.99
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 OLD RARE ORIGINAL MOVIE PRESSBOOK SUPPOSE THEY GAVE A WAR AND NOBODY CAME US $4.99
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 OLD RARE ORIGINAL MOVIE PRESSBOOK THE PUBLIC EYE MIA FARROW MICHAEL JAYSTON US $4.99
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 OLD RARE ORIGINAL MOVIE PRESSBOOK SAIL A CROOKED SHIP 1961 US $4.99
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 OLD RARE ORIGINAL MOVIE PRESSBOOK THE GANG THAT COULDNT SHOOT STRAIGHT US $4.99
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 Rare LIEUTENANT PIGEON Mouldy Old Dough GERMAN PS Decca RECORDS 1973 US $6.24
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 Old German NAZI WAR COIN WWII w Sw RARE STAMPc US $14.95
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 RARE OLD 1960 70s EVERTON FC SUPPORTERS FEDERATION BADGE US $29.71
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 MEGA RARE RUSSIA РОССИЯ BORIS RUBASCHKIN SONG OF OLD RUSSIA US $29.99
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 Vintage ROLEX SUBMARINER 1680 GREEN DOT ANCHOR 300M 1000FT NEW OLD STOCK VRARE US $349.00
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 RARE OLD 1970s EVERTON FC ROSETTE BADGE Maker Coffer London US $3.75
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 Vintage Old School BMX Geto Wear bracelet RARE ABA NBL US $4.99
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 Vintage old school BMX 1991 ABA Grands Pin RARE Redline BMX Vision Street Wear US $4.99
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 Rare Chinese old style Brass Carved Dragon lock key US $.01
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 ELVIS PRESLEY DJ PROMO OLD SHEP CR 15 ONE SIDEDNOT FOR SALE MEGA RARE US $1,000.00
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 GB Horizon Machin 2008 SD OLD WHITE STYLE LABEL VERY RARE THCK FONT US $6.24
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 Antique Primitive Grey COBALT Granite Dipper RARE Old US $16.50
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 VERY RARE 1920s1930s SERIAL NO6500 Super OLDS CORNET TRUMPET FEOLDS US $299.99
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 Hungary Bank NotesSet of 5 DifferentOldRare NoteMagyar US $9.95
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 Mongolian Antique Buddhist OLD Rare Sutra with Paint 18c 19c US $144.99
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 Flint Industrial Executives Club Tie Clasp Antique RARE 50 YR OLD Flint Michigan US $5.95
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 Old German NAZI COINWWII 90Silver RARE STAMP US $26.95
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 Hungary Bank Note10 PengoOldRare Note1936Magyar US $3.95
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 ELVIS PRESLEY PROMO OLD SHEP PRO 12WOHO 1470 KC RADIO DISC MEGA RARE US $3,000.00
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 VINTAGE F1 MATRA MS120C WITH DECALS VERY RARE ARGENTINA OLD TOY PLASTIC 70´S US $12.96
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 Rare Vintage Signa Keel Marlynn Lure stop Line Twist 100 New Old Stock US $15.99
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 Rare Chinese old style Brass Snake Figure lock key ★★ US $.04
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 WILLIAMS FW07B CARLOS REUTEMANN VERY RARE ARGENTINA GALGO OLD TOY FROM 80´S US $19.96
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 Cafe by Tsuguharu Foujita Rare Popular Old Framed litho US $169.00
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 Hungary Bank Note10000 PengoOldRare Note1945Magyar US $3.95
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 Mongolian Antique Buddhist OLD Rare Paint 18c 19c LRG US $94.99
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 Mongolian Antique Buddhist OLD Statue 18c 19c RARE US $79.99
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 Silesia Old Ivory Rare “XV” Bread Plate 6 ¼” free shipping US $12.00
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 Rare Chinese old style Brass Snake Figure lock key US $.89
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 Rare Chinese old style Brass Carved Fish lock and key US $.99
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 Rare chinese old style bronze Butterfly lock and key US $.99
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 THE WATER BABIES BOOK OLD RARE COLLECTABE US $3.11
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 Rare Chinese old style Brass Carved Double Fish lock AND key US $.99
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 Rare chinese old style bronze Leopard lock and key US $.99
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 RARE Old Vintage Black Clay Aztec or Myan Calendar plaque US $4.99 |
 Rare chinese old style bronze Foo Dog lock and key US $.99
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 Rare Chinese old style Brass Carved foo lion lock with key US $.99
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 Rare chinese old style bronze snake lock and key US $.99
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 Rare Chinese old style Brass Carved Phoenix lock key US $.99
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 Rare Chinese old style Brass Carved Lute Pipa lock key US $.99
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 dragon year Rare chinese old style bronze Dragon lock and key US $.99
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 Old Vintage rare 1970 Hotwheels Redline Pink Porsche 917 Metallic Hot 6416 US $26.00
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 STEIFF OLD RARE RARE RARE WOW REAL OLD US $150.00
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 Old Vintage rare 1968 Hotwheels Redline Purple Deora Excellent All original US $15.51
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 Old Vintage rare 1968 Hotwheels Redline Green Beatnik Bandit 6217 Original US $7.27
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 WALTER HAGEN RARE OLD HAIG ULTRA FOUR WOOD US $4.99
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 Rare Old Cat Figurine Family circa 1940s US $30.00
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 OLD FENTON BLOCK STAR JAM JELLY SET TURQUOISE PASTEL MILK GLASS RARE EXC COND US $45.02
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 OLD German WWII RARE Stamp Block 1944 FIELDPOST US $5.95
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 Rare Chinese Lifelike Turtle Old Jade Lucky Statue US $9.99
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 Old Vintage rare Hotwheels Redline HTF Light Blue Twin Mill 6258 1969 release US $1.75
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 OLD PHRA LP TUAD PIM TAO REED WAT SAI KHAO REAL THAI BUDDHA AMULET RARE PENDANT US $19.99
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 OLD VINTAGE RARE 1936 WWII LONG GERMAN BUTCHER SAWBACK BAYONET swiss US $299.99
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 Old German NAZI WAR COIN WWII w Sw RARE STAMPz US $14.95
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 Old German WAR COIN WWII w Sw RARE STAMP 1943 US $5.95
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 GERMAN STATE SAAR COMMERCIAL COVER RARE SCARCE OLD US $7.00
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 JS240 Rare Chinese Old jade Handmade Engraving smoke tool US $4.99
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 3 DANIEL BOONE Whiskey Labels RARE Old Boone Distillery Meadowlawn Kentucky US $8.99
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 Old rare Hotwheels Redline Magenta Classic 57 T Bird 1957 Ford Thunderbird EX US $33.00
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 LOVELY LONG SWEDISH HAND WOVEN RUNNER OLDRARE AND BEAUTIFUL US $42.00
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 RARE Old Scarf Money Paper Clip Scottie Dog Terrier Under Domed Glass 1937 US $9.99
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 RARE 60S SCHRADE WALDEN 150T USA OLD TIMER DEERSLAYER USED US $26.00
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