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:

Harrods

	HARRODS BROWN TEDDY BEAR WITH DRESS 9" PLUSH WITH TAGS		$16.99	1h 35m
	12" Harrod's White Plush Bear With Tags - All Original		$25.46	4h 29m
	Harrods 2003 LARGE Christmas Bear William MINT in Bag		$224.95	4h 38m
	Harrods Knightsbridge UK Rugby Player Teddy Bear RARE		$219.95	4h 38m
	Harrods Toy Kingdom UK Jumbo 26 Inch Beige Lying Bear RARE		$324.95	4h 40m
	Harrods UK Large 13" Foot Dated Christmas Bear 1997		$169.95	5h 14m
	Harrods Christmas Bear Backpack 2007 Gift Box Rare		$224.95	5h 28m
	Harrods Christmas Bear Puppet 2007 Benjamin Very Rare		$224.95	5h 28m
	Harrods Boy & Girl Bear Couple		$188.00	5h 30m
	Harrods baby pink teddy bear with rattles New with tags, baby toy plush	-	$9.99 $12.99	6h 15m
	Stuffed bear Harrods London 2002 Cable sweater and scarf 19" high collectable	-	$24.99	10h 12m
	Adorable Harrods British Beefeater plush teddy bear 10 1 2 inches tall	-	$9.99	21h 17m
	HARRODS KNIGHTSBRIDGE BEAR	-	$3.95 $10.95	22h 44m
	HARRODS TEDDY BEAR 8" SITTING		$12.00	22h 58m
	Scottish Bear-Harrods by MerryThought	-	$25.00	23h 22m
	Hamley's 'we Love to Hug' Teddy Bear. Caramel colour with red bow. 34cm high	-	$6.30	1d 30m
	Harrods 2011 Freddie Annual Christmas Resin Bear 13" Limited Edition Brand New	2	$1.64	1d 1h 30m
	Harrods UK Cream Jointed Teddy Bear Red Sweater Tags		$129.99	1d 1h 36m
	Harrods Knightsbridge 18" Rodney Teddy Bear Jointed Tag		$69.99	1d 2h 40m
	RARE VINTAGE Harrods Bear Girl with Green Plaid Corduroy Jumper Mint with Tag		$79.00	1d 3h 57m
	Harrods British Flag Sweater Plush Teddy Bear NWT NEW		$14.99	1d 4h 28m
	HARROD'S JOINTED BEAR PLUSH 14" STUFFED ANIMAL		$26.09	1d 8h 7m
	HARRODS KNIGHTSBRIDGE BEAR		$49.99	1d 9h 6m
	RARE Harrods RB Silhouette Bear Burgundy Sweater Very good condition with Tag		$21.95	1d 9h 37m
	RARE VINTAGE Harrods Bear with Green Corduroy Overalls Mint with Tag		$49.00	1d 10h 6m
	RARE VINTAGE HARRODS KNIGHTSBRIDGE TEDDY BEAR IN KNIT SWEATER 0201 With Tag		$14.95	1d 10h 13m
	RARE Harrods Bear Burgundy Sweater w green wreath Very good condition with Tag		$21.95	1d 10h 26m
	RARE Harrods Bear Green Sweater w Ice Skate Very good condition		$24.95	1d 10h 31m
	RARE Harrods Bear White Shirt Very good condition with Tag		$24.95	1d 10h 37m
	RARE Harrods 8" Bear with green ribbon		$8.90	1d 10h 43m
	Beautiful Harrods Christmas Bear - Collectible -NWT		$129.95	1d 11h 28m
	Harrods Large Foot Dated Christmas Bear 2001		$199.95	1d 21h 14m
	Harrods Large Foot Dated 13" Christmas Bear 2002 Giles		$179.95	1d 21h 16m
	Harrods UK Large Foot Dated 13" Christmas Bear 2000		$169.95	1d 21h 20m
	Harrods Spring teddy bear in hat & bow tie	-	$7.90	1d 21h 20m
	Vintage HARRODS TEDDY BEAR by JANES ORIGINALS hat pants		$49.99	2d 4h 1m