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:

Deb Canham

	Deb Canham E Bear, Fairy Tales Exclusive	1	$75.00	2h 16m
	Deb Canham bear Flump Santa	-	$39.00 $65.00	2h 50m
	DEB CANHAM"S "CHARLIE CHARM" MINIATURE BEAR		$70.00	6h 20m
	DEB CANHAM "COCOA BEAN" MOHAIR BEAR MINIATURE MOHAIR BEAR		$80.00	6h 45m
	DEB CANHAM "CHERRIE" RED MOHAIR BEAR		$80.00	6h 48m
	DEB CANHAM "CINDY" LIGHT BLONDE MOHAIR BEAR -MINIATURE MOHAIR BEAR		$80.00	6h 54m
	DEB CANHAM "CUBBY" BLACK MOHAIR BEAR		$80.00	6h 57m
	Deb Canham Minerature Bear "Herschel"	-	$29.99	8h 32m
	Deb Canham Miniature - Purple Dress Girl Bear Pin	-	$9.99	1d 18m
	DEB CANHAM "LITTLE MISS PRIM" HOT EDITION BEAR		$90.00	1d 7h 20m
	DEB CANHAM "BEACH BELLE" HOT EDITION BEAR		$90.00	1d 7h 24m
	Deb Canham Scruffy Bear	-	$65.00	1d 18h 54m
	Deb Canham Joy And Drift Miniature Bear	-	$75.00	1d 19h 3m
	Deb Canham Bouy Bear, Fairy Tale Exclusive	-	$90.00	1d 23h 10m
	SET OF FOUR RETIRED DEB CANHAM MEMBERS ONLY BEAR PINS -NEVER WORN	-	$24.99	2d 41m
	Deb Canham Bigger Bears Butterscotch LE mint w tags		$90.00	2d 1h 37m
	Hermann bear by Deb Canham	-	$90.00	2d 2h 24m
	DEB CANHAM "LEILANI" HAWAIIAN BEAR LIMITED EDITION		$125.00	2d 2h 50m
	DEB CANHAM "BOPP" JESTER BEAR MINIATURE MOHAIR LIMITED EDITION BEAR		$60.00	2d 3h 21m
	Deb Canham SCRUMPY, LE Bigger Bears Coll. Mohair MINT		$96.00	2d 3h 26m
	DEB CANHAM "LAVINIA" A GOLD MOHAIR MINIATURE BEAR IN CHEERY RED DRESS-VALENTINE!		$80.00	2d 4h 59m
	Deb Canham Miniature - Mohair Angel Bear Pin	-	$9.99	2d 5h 36m
	DEB CANHAM "VESTA" DEB'S LITTLE GEM JESTER FLUMP DUMPY STYLE BEAR IN RED BLACK		$40.00	2d 6h 47m
	DEB CANHAM "BUSTER AND BOO" DEB'S LITTLE GEM BEAR ON BACK OF BACK ON ALL FOURS		$50.00	2d 6h 55m
	Deb Canham Crescent Mardi-Gras Bear	-	$65.00	2d 9h 15m
	DEB CANHAM "ROBIN" CHRISTMAS BEAR 2010		$80.00	3d 5h 25m
	Deb Canham bear Hook Pan collection LE # 714 mint		$50.00	3d 7h 26m
	Deb Canham bear John Pan collection LE # 714 mint		$50.00	3d 7h 26m
	Deb Canham bear Munchkin Girl Oz collection LE # 2027 mint in box		$50.00	3d 7h 26m
	Deb Canham HAMISH mohair bear - Inbetweenie special edition #36 70		$29.99	3d 20h 39m
	DEB CANHAM "ROCKET " PATRIOTIC BEAR		$80.00	4d 7h 40m
	DEB CANHAM "COUNTRY SANTA" BEAR, MOUSE AND COW SET		$180.00	4d 8h 22m
	DEB CANHAM "MAI FAIRY" MINIATURE MOHAIR BEAR -LIMITED EDITION		$80.00	4d 18h 14m
	Deb Canham Blizzard White Bear	-	$60.00	4d 18h 50m
	Deb Canham North Pole with Polar Bear	-	$95.00	4d 19h 1m
	Deb Canham Up Front and Behind Reindeer Bears	-	$125.00	4d 19h 7m