By Suzanna H. Cullen
Collectibles are not antiques

Another potentially confusing term is that of collectible. Collectible objects are an entirely different category from antiques. Antiques are defined by an object's age, authenticity and rarity and are generally categorized as fine arts.

Collectibles are defined by rarity and celebrity, which include items such as memorabilia, celluloids, baseball cards and toys. In either category, it is important to know that authentic items of any period will always hold their val ...