In our country, collectibles refer to items people collect for personal hobbies, tastes, memories, art, family history, or even out of necessity. These items are usually collected out of personal interest. For example, rare postage stamps, foreign or old coins, antique watches, showpieces, souvenirs, furniture, old equipment, books, magazines, paintings, artwork, saris, jewelry, family heritage, etc. These items hold sentimental value for many, while others collect them for investment purposes.
In Bangladesh, the historical value of these items can be an attractive investment medium. However, cultural values, prospects, market trends, human emotions, etc., must be considered in this case. If you can properly consider what to keep in the collection and what to sell, it can be a smart investment.
Which items should be sold and which should be kept?
Collect family heirlooms and historical or antique items that may be valuable in the future. Collect items that may be valuable in the future. You can put items that are difficult for you to care for or manage on your list for sale. You can sell items that are in high demand in the market, have low market value, and do not require much personal preservation.
Collectibles that should be kept
(1) Old coins and currencies: Old coins and paper currencies always have historical value. These items are valued in any country. Therefore, there is a possibility of getting a good price for these items when sold.
(2) Rare postage stamps: There is a high demand for old or limited edition postage stamps. Many people want to collect rare postage stamps. There is a huge demand for postage stamps from the Independence War and the British rule in Bangladesh.
(3) Rare handicrafts and folk art: You can collect classic designs of Nakshi Kantha, crafts, clay, and stone works. You can collect various classic designs of Nakshi Kantha, Jamdani, woven sarees, and jewelry. You can also collect bronze, wooden crafts, and brass ornaments.
(4) Autographed books, pictures, and memorabilia: You can collect autographed books, pictures, historical photos, and memorabilia of famous writers, sportsmen, and prominent people. These items can be valuable in the future. Also, famous paintings, brochures, posters, etc., become very valuable at some point.
(5) Vintage equipment: You can collect old designs of mechanical items, cameras, radios, cassette players, VCD players, toys, etc. You can also collect antique watches, glasses, mobiles, music players, etc. Collectors and retro lovers love vintage items, especially functional items.
Collectibles you can sell
(1) Furniture and heavy items: Furniture and other heavy items are often difficult to move or maintain. Old design beds, ark, and other furniture have historical value. This furniture can be sold at a very high price.
(2) Limited edition products in your collection: You can sell limited edition branded watches, mobile phones, cameras, and old electronics. These products may not always remain in demand. However, many people are interested in vintage design TVs, cassette players, typewriters, mobile phones, etc.
(3) Rare books and memorabilia: You can sell various rare books, first editions, or out-of-print editions, books, magazines, early editions of comics, etc. These books and magazines are quite difficult to take care of regularly. So it is better to sell them before they get damaged. You can also sell bats, footballs, posters, trophies, medals, jerseys, etc., signed by famous players.
(4) Old coins and postage stamps: You can sell rare currency notes, coins, and postage stamps. Even in slightly damaged condition, these items may still fetch a good price. Especially if you are not able to take care of them, it is better to sell them.
(5) Handicrafts and vintage jewelry: You can sell Nakshi Kantha, Jamdani, vintage jewelry, and brass household items. These things are not worth much. Again, if they are not taken care of properly, they get damaged. Those who like cultural and classic things collect these things.
Posters, newspapers, comics, badges, and similar items from various eras also hold significant historical value. Whether you are a casual hobby collector or an aspiring collector, the key to smart collecting is to understand the different contexts. And to take care of these things for the next generation. You can try selling on various established antique shops, Bikroy, Facebook forums, etc., marketplaces.
