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While there are many online sites, stores and magazines that offer official Harry Potter merchandise, any true fan knows that to get real collectibles it takes more than just picking up a catalog to purchase that once-in a lifetime memorabilia. So where should one look for true collectibles? Harry Potter gifts

Start your search online

As in many cases, the best place to start searching is online. The movies starring the aspiring wizard Harry were a huge hit across the globe, and different countries quite often have different offers for collectibles. In the case of J. K. Rowling's books, many of the movie items are offered worldwide; however, there are some objects that are released specifically for the European or the US markets, such as Wizard figurines. Online auction sites, fan forums or endorsed movie merchandise sites from different countries offer quite a nice selection and a wide variety of items that may not be available within the US, making these collectibles ever so much more sought after. Beware of fakes and pirate copies! It is advisable only to buy from reputable sites or individuals where some form of money-back guarantee or authentication certificate is offered. Otherwise, the priced collectible might actually turn out to be a rather worthless issue with a high price tag.

Get on a collectors mailing list

As a fan of collectibles it certainly does not hurt to be on the mailing list of some reputable companies that sell movie memorabilia. While many of the catalogs sent may not offer the exact item someone is looking for, some of the companies make their customer lists available to firms that sell similar items. In the case of Harry Potter fans, e. g., one might turn up on a mailing list for medieval item replicas. This company might then also offer limited edition Harry collectibles at much cheaper prices than can be found anywhere else, simply because it fits into their niche of medieval products and they are not aware of the value it holds for collectors being fans of the most famous wizard in all of Hogwarts.

Visit a WB store or Universal Studios

With the opening of "The Wizarding World of Harry Potter� " at the Universal Studios in Orlando, fans can be sure to find countless treasures in their stores. The original Warner Brothers stores used to be a sure bet to find unique collectibles if they could not be found elsewhere, but with the opening of this new attraction at Universal Studios an extraordinary find should almost be guaranteed. When visiting off-season, many of the collectibles might even be available at a fantastic discount.