Their collectability is enhanced by the fact that they are not models, but genuine, working, industrial artefacts.

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But they are about to discover that cashing in on the Fab Four's popularity and collectability is not easy.

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They tend to be machine made and mass produced, and with the exception of some higher end specialty models, lack distinction and collectability.

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The Company recognizes revenue when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, delivery has occurred and risk of loss has transferred to the customer, the selling price is fixed or determinable, and collectability is reasonably assured.

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