What should I consider before buying certain collectible items? If you are serious about collecting items, you must consider a few factors. You do not want to start investing in your future without doing enough research, or else you will sit with items you do not enjoy looking at and there's always a chance that you might not make a profit out of it due to various reasons. Passion or career? There are different types of collectors. Some people collect only specific items such as rocks and crystals, antique vehicles, ceramics, coins, and more – simply because they have a passion for it. Not so much for the reselling thereof. If you fall under this category then you won’t see it as a job and thus you will be able to spend more time doing what you love, rather than just chasing the profit you might make in a couple of years, or when other collectors become aware or interested in the items in your collection. Most passion-driven collectors keep these items in the family for years