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:

North American Bear Company

	Pink Stripe 2005 North American Bear Company SLEEPYHEAD BUNNY 15" plush lovie	-	$4.99 $18.50	25m
	1985 north american bear clara bearton	-	$39.99 $49.99	2h 54m
	NORTH AMERICAN BEAR VIB #201 400 SET BEAUTY AND THE BEAST SIGNED ON ARM ISENB	1	$249.99	5h 16m
	NORTH AMERICAN BEAR VIB #597 750 CINBEARELLA CINDERELLA 1991	1	$99.99	5h 18m
	NORTH AMERICAN BEAR VIB BEARONSKY ANNA KARENINA 1992	-	$49.99	5h 19m
	NORTH AMERICAN BEAR VIB MR DR SPOCK STAR TREK BEAR	-	$34.99	5h 20m
	1983 LAUREN BEARCALL FAUX FUR COAT plush teddy bear clothes		$4.98	5h 37m
	Creeper Sleepers Green Dots GIRAFFE Mini BLANKET North American Bear Co	-	$14.99	8h 3m
	North American Bear VIB The Honeyspooners	-	$70.00	10h 6m
	Sarah Bearnheart By North American Bear Co- Beautiful!		$69.99	10h 19m
	Vtg NORTH AMERICAN BEAR Plush Theodore Teddy Xmas 1984		$39.95	20h 22m
	NORTH AMERICAN BEAR CO. ''BEARY TEMPLE'' DISCONTINUED NR	1	$19.99	20h 31m
	NORTH AMERICAN BEAR CO. ''BEARLOCK HOLMES'' RETIRED NR	-	$24.99	20h 32m
	ASL Sign ILY I Love You Deaf 9" Holy Bear Valentine New		$13.75	20h 33m
	NORTH AMERICAN BEAR CO. ''TWAS THE NIGHT BEARFOR CHRISTMAS'' LIMITED EDITION NR	-	$19.99	20h 34m
	1985 Boris the Bear with detachable fur hat		$100.00	21h 25m
	NORTH AMERICAN BEAR CO. ''BEARB RUTH'' NR	2	$26.00	21h 29m
	NEW SCARLETT O'HARA NORTH AMERICAN BEAR CO. 80's PLUSH RARE HTF STUFFED T0Y	-	$9.99	23h 10m
	Nino Blue Spanish Bear Baby Plush Toy Stuffed Animal Teddy Boy Gund Soft BNWT Md		$17.00	23h 11m
	Lot of VIP bears from the North American Bear Co.	-	$150.00 $225.00	1d 2m
	Two North American Bear Company Bare Bears, 1979, red & green		$34.50	1d 4m
	Fuzzy VanderBear North American Bear Co.	-	$25.00 $35.00	1d 4h 11m
	VIB North American Bear LAUREN BEARCALL Bacall Plush o0		$23.99	1d 4h 48m
	NORTH AMERICAN BEAR VIB BEARLY SHIRLEY TEMPLE	-	$19.99	1d 4h 53m
	NORTH AMERICAN BEAR VIB JACQUES BEARSTEAU 1994	-	$34.99	1d 4h 54m
	NORTH AMERICAN BEAR VIB SONJA HONEY 1994	-	$34.99	1d 4h 54m
	North American Bear Company Trendy Wendy 14" Plush Blonde Girl Soft Doll # 3635		$20.65	1d 5h 26m
	North American Bear Co Waffles Kitty Cat Plush NWT		$29.99	1d 8h 52m
	NORTH AMERICAN BEAR LAUREN BEARCALL		$39.00	1d 18h 44m
	New Retired North American Bear. BEAR NOEL. Collectible VIB Bear	-	$59.99	1d 20h 8m
	New Retired North American Bear SONJA HONEY collectible VIB Bear	-	$59.99	1d 20h 8m
	New Retired North American Bear Startlight Starbearight collectible VIB Bear	-	$49.00 $99.99	1d 20h 29m
	New Retired North American Bear. NAPOLEON BEARNAPARTE. Collectible VIB Bear	-	$69.00 $125.00	1d 20h 32m
	New Retired North American Bear. BEARIE ANTOINETTE. Collectible VIB Bear	-	$69.99 $169.99	1d 20h 35m
	New Retired North American Bear. ANNA BEARVLOVA. Collectible VIB Bear	-	$109.99 $239.99	1d 20h 40m
	New Retired North American Bear. MRS. CLAUS. Collectible VIB Bear	-	$59.99	1d 20h 44m