HOW DO YOU KNOW THAT YOU HAVE A COLLECTIBLE?

I have had some interesting comments from my previous blog posts. Some people are finding out things about me that they didn't know and others are questioning, "How do I know if my 4-5 items I have are really collectible"? So I will just say--for the first part--keep coming back and you will continue to learn more about me. For instance, I finally got to see Chronicles of Narnia in the theatre. We were supposed to go see it when my daughter and her family (which includes my 17 year old granddaughter and 14 year old grandson) came to visit us in California from Wisconsin. From bitter cold and snow to sweatshirt warm and sun! My granddaughter got to have a surfing lesson and my grandson loved Universal Studios (as did all of us). What a collection of items for our memory banks. Got side tracked once again, but we were unable to see Chronicles of Narnia because of time but my husband and I just did. What a great movie. Sorry that it has left many of the theaters, but even on a BlockBuster rental it would be great. Made me want to read the book.

For the second part--I found an article that will give you some great ideas about how to think about judging whether you have a collectible or not.

What's a Collectible?
From Barbara Crews,Your Guide to Collectibles.Stay up to date!
The Experts Give Their Answers
The word collectible means something different to everyone who ponders the question. Ask a non-collector what a collectible is and they will probably mention little figurines that are specifically marketed as collectibles or, more likely, they will mention Beanie Babies! Sometimes the non-collector will mention stamps, coins or even rocks and sea shells. It's always a particular thing.
Ask a collector and you'll get an in-depth answer on the feelings that are evoked, perhaps the investment made or the quest to find their stuff. Although collectors always hope their collections will increase in value, that's not why they started their collection.
My thoughts have always been if it's sold as a collectible, it's not.
At a recently gathering of authors and experts on antiques and collectibles, I asked the question "What is your definition of a collectible?" Rarely did anyone have a quick or glib answer but, after a few moments of thought, would come through with their definition.
The answers:
A piece of a person's personal history that holds a special place in their heart.Dean Jutilla, eBay
Something you can't get enough of. You get one, you gotta have more.Brent Feigner, Playthings
A collectible is something made between 1963 - 1980.Harry Rinker, Rinker Enterprises
You own more than two of something that you have no use for.Denise, Doll Collecting on About
Something that brings you happiness.Susan Peterson, Peterson Consulting
Part of a group of something that I want to own.Peggy Kinstler, Informart
It's a focused and special way to connect with a part of life.Jordan Wright, Planet Collector
A collectible is anything that is non-essential that someone wants more than one of.Lawrence (eBay)
Useless stuff in lots of different colors.Jane Viator, Antiques Roadshow Insider
Anything that wasn't meant to be and is.John Bruno, Flamingo Promotions
Something that has an emotional connection to you personally.Linda Kruger, Collector's News
Collectibles are things you collect.Jim Tucker, Antiques & Collectibles National Association
Any object that has special meaning to a person. Beth Deisher, Coin World
An item that's valuable to you personally no matter what the actual value is.Cathy Clark, The Numismatist
Anything desirable that people are willing to pay money for (to add to a collection).Pam Wiggins, Antiques.About.com
Something I must have to add to other like objects.Barbara Crews

Stay collected!