collectable vs collectible
Definitions
adjective
- subject to or requiring payment especially as specified
noun
- things considered to be worth collecting (not necessarily valuable or antique)
Examples
Model car kits are highly collectable and dealer Bob Dobinson tells Giles Chapman that to some fans even their smell is something special
You also receive a certificate of authentication that adds additional value to these collectables.
Nautical antiques are extremely collectable.
Definitions
adjective
- subject to or requiring payment especially as specified
noun
- things considered to be worth collecting (not necessarily valuable or antique)
Examples
Or will God smite them down for partaking in a worldly activity while giving it a smidgen of godliness like those "collectible" coins coated with a veneer of "pure 24k gold!"?
Christie's had an auction offering a number of Asian collectibles, including an important bronze group of Shiva and Parvati from the Chola dynasty.
While many parents do not appreciate the idea of promoting these collectible items with snack items, some do not think it is such a bad idea.
