Beginning your Antique Bear Collection

Collecting antique and vintage teddy bears is a very enjoyable and popular hobby. Teddy Bears have a special appeal that takes us back to childhood days and early memories and the nostalgia and sentiments of a time gone by. However beyond the emotion appeal, a Bear collection is an investment and some knowledge is required so that you can invest prudently. There are lots of sources of information available on the subject of toy collecting for the novice and the experienced collector alike, and much is available freely online. ...contined below

eBay's Most Watched

CUTE RARE ANTIQUE CHAD VALLEY BONZO DOG eBay Watchers: 104 Price: $323.9

Antique Vtg French Bulldog Steiff Like Soft Toy 1920s Chum For You Bears eBay Watchers: 72 Price: $79.0

Antique 1952/53 Mohair Steiff Bear Original! Clean! No Reserve! eBay Watchers: 69 Price: $390.0

Antique Vtg Well Loved Merrythought bear, 1930s , "Captain Marmaduke" eBay Watchers: 67 Price: $56.88

RARE CHOCOLATE BROWN CURLY MOHAIR CHAD VALLEY "GRUNTER" TEDDY BEAR c1915 eBay Watchers: 65 Price: $491.38

APPEALING MINIATURE WHITE MOHAIR STEIFF TEDDY BEAR c1910 MUST SEE! eBay Watchers: 64 Price: $137.46

Many antique and vintage Bear collectors eventually focus on a particular make and era of bear, such as Vintage Steiff bears, or Schuco Yes-No Bears for example. If you are new to bear collecting then its a good idea to look at what others are collectiing at places such as online auctions sites, note the condition and level of interest and closing prices for items that appeal to you. and when its time for you to begin your collection, decide on our budget and then then aim for the best condition items that fit within your budget.

Values of toys are driven not only by the condition and rarity of the item but by demand. Book values of bears refer to near mint items, so consider them as a guideline only. Before you bid at an online auction be aware that values can fluctuate quite and bit over time so it a good idea to start off by watching bears that appeal to you on ebay and checking the closing prices for the completed auctions.

Following is a sample of Antique and Vintage Bears from eBay:

Annette Funicello Bears

	Annette Funicello's "Mitzi" Bear	-	$30.00	2h 38m
	Beautiful Snow White Teddy Bear by Annette Funicello Collectible Bear Co	-	$49.99 $75.00	4h 3m
	ANNETTE FUNICELLO LAVENDAR PURPLE PLUSH MOHAIR BEAR 12"	1	$9.99	5h 50m
	Vintage Victorian Valentine's Heart Shaped Bear Jewelry Box AnnetteFunicello	-	$14.95	6h 36m
	Annette Funicello Collectible Bear Co Precious & Baily Cat Cert of Authenticity		$44.99	7h 8m
	Annette Funicello Blossom Plush Bear-Used	-	$25.00	7h 50m
	Annette Mouseketeer Bear	-	$195.00	8h 28m
	Annette Funicello Collectible Bear Elfie Marionette MIB		$44.95	23h 55m
	Annette Funicello Tutu Teddy Bear	-	$8.99	1d 2h 27m
	Annette Funicello Bear #88327 ENGLISH TOFFEE mohair MIB		$90.00	1d 3h 4m
	Annette Funicello - Purple Passion Mohair Bear	-	$19.99	1d 6h 35m
	ANGEL BEAR DESIGNED BY ANNETTE FUNICELLO MADE BY KNICKERBOCKER	-	$17.99 $25.00	1d 7h 16m
	Beautifuly Elegant white Annette Funicello bear 13"	-	$12.00 $16.00	1d 8h 7m
	Annette Funicello 12" Brown Bear *Needs a good home!!!	-	$0.99	1d 8h 11m
	14" Kiki Bear by Genie Buttitta (Annette Funicello) MIB		$42.46	1d 9h 32m
	ANNETTE FUNICELLO BEAR CO PEACH PARFAIT MOHAIR BEAR-ARTIST ELLEN KISLINGBURY		$39.99	1d 9h 39m
	Annette Funicello Collectible Angel Bear Faith		$89.00	1d 18h 17m
	CARAMEL and CREAM retired Annette Funicello mohair teddy bear		$84.44	1d 19h 8m
	Annette Funicello - Bambina - Plush Angel Bear NIB		$40.00	2d 25m
	Annette Funicello - Serena - Plush Angel Bear NIB		$42.25	2d 27m
	5" Annette Funicello teddy bear	-	$0.99	2d 39m
	ANNETTE FUNICELLO BEAR "MOMMY AND ME"	-	$24.99	2d 40m
	Annette Funicello Limited Edition Honey Bear Collectible Teddy Bear	-	$14.99 $49.99	2d 1h 3m
	ANNETTE FUNICELLO LARGE BEAR	-	$19.99 $24.00	2d 1h 6m
	Annette Funicello - Jennifer - Mohair Angel Bear NIB		$68.00	2d 1h 48m
	Annette Funicello LITTLE RED RIDING BEAR w tags		$17.99	2d 1h 55m
	Limited Edition #130 Annette Funicello 18" Panda Mohair Jointed Bear WONTON MIB	-	$49.99	2d 3h 16m
	Annette Funicello Dream Keeper Bear with Stand & Baby	-	$9.99	2d 3h 17m
	Annette Funicello Collectible Bear Company Bear 14" Tall Fur Coat And Hat!		$37.99	2d 3h 30m
	Annette Funicello Collectible Teddy Bear Pink Dress 12"		$16.50	2d 6h 50m
	Annette Funicello 8" Mohair Teddy Bear Sweetpea	-	$19.99	2d 10h 23m
	ANNETTE FUNICELLO FLOWER FAIRY BEAR LIMITED EDITION MOHAIR	-	$19.99	2d 10h 38m
	ANNETTE FUNICELLO Collectible Mohair Rainbow PATCHWOORK HEART Bear NIB *NEW*		$79.00	2d 21h 53m
	Annette Funicello Bear and Mug	-	$4.99	2d 22h 13m
	Annette Funicello Collectible Bears set of 3, Mintbeary, Razzberry, Mango Tango	-	$29.95 $33.95	2d 23h 55m
	Annette Funicello Bear "Happy 4th Anniversary" Limited Edition COA	-	$20.00	3d 18m