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:

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	HERSHEY'S Chocolate Plush Tan Teddy Bear Stuffed Toy		$9.99	22m
	Collectible 100 Anniversary Rooselvelt Plush Teddy Bear		$18.99	27m
	Collectible Plush Victorian LOUISE Brass Button Bear		$4.74	27m
	"Fur Berries" Snap open Bear (9" tall open) Closes to Ball with Feet and ears	-	$3.98	29m
	AEROPOSTALE TEDDY BEAR STUFFED BROWN 13" SITTING		$9.99	29m
	Hello Teddy Original Talking Bear AMAZING DETAIL!!!!!! Dan Dee Collectors Choice		$37.49	38m
	American Girl Chicago Curly Tan 14" Jointed Teddy Bear With Logo Tee & Hair Bow		$16.99	39m
	PEEF BEAR 14" TOM HEGG XMAS BEAR PLUSH W SQUEAKER MINT! PRINCESS SOFT TOYS 1996		$27.99	41m
	Cute Light Brown Teddy Bear		$5.00	41m
	Souvenir BERLIN GERMANY Teddy Bear w Sash & Crown Orig. Display	-	$2.99	42m
	BRITISH TRAFFIC BOBBY POLICE TEDDY BEAR Sold Out In Harrods Diamond Jubilee 2012	15	$21.33	42m
	BRITISH FEMALE LADY BOBBY POLICE TEDDY BEAR Sold Out In Harrods Diamond Jubilee	3	$9.88	44m
	Bling Crystal 3" Bear with red skirt Cell Phone Strap		$0.99	44m
	Teddy Bear, Limited Edition, 85th Anniversary by CALTOY		$29.95	45m
	ALI SALVINO'S BAMMERS BEAR		$3.99	48m
	HARLEY DAVIDSON MOTORCYCLE TEDDY BEAR	-	$7.99	56m
	1996 Designer Plush Teddy Bear Derik & Deborah Hines Orig Tag Christian!	-	$9.99	58m
	Cute Light & Dark Brown Teddy Bear		$10.00	1h 3m
	LOT 2 - KIMBEARLY'S ORIGINAL PLUSH BEAR 11" & 18"		$36.96	1h 4m
	Old 12" Character Bear	-	$9.99	1h 6m
	Wellie Bear Gang Laura Grant Scotland	-	$9.99	1h 7m
	Christmas Fabric Stuffed Teddy Bear Doll Green Red Gold		$9.99	1h 9m
	Trick Or Treat Teddy Bear		$7.98	1h 12m
	NEW Forever Friends Bears Phone Shaped Alarm Clock	-	$0.01	1h 15m
	1997 Designer Plush Teddy Bear Gloria Adams Bearfoot in Calico Marissa	-	$19.99	1h 15m
	GIORGIO BEVERLY HILLS 1996 COLLECTORS BEAR		$19.99	1h 20m
	POKER PLAYER TEDDY BEAR HOLDING CARDS AND LAS VEGAS POKER CHIP--WITH TAG	-	$2.99	1h 22m
	BEARS BY IDA LARGE STUFFED TEDDY BEAR 1994		$69.95	1h 22m
	TEMPLE UNIVERSITY OWLS SPORTS TEAM TEDDY BEAR PHILADELPHIA PENNSYLVANIA		$14.99	1h 22m
	BRIDE TEDDY BEAR W LACE AND COTTON DRESS AND VEIL G CON	-	$15.75	1h 23m
	The Ganz Cottage Plush Designer Teddy Bear Pippy Lorraine Chien 2002	-	$9.99	1h 27m
	20" Golf Bear with stand	-	$3.95 $5.00	1h 36m
	Teddy bear for valentine	-	$12.00	1h 36m
	Ganz Cottage Collectibles Plush Designer Teddy Bear Old Ted by Lorraine Chien	12	$18.49	1h 37m
	Teddy bear for valentine	-	$12.00	1h 37m
	Group of Two Bears-"Cody & Ivan		$20.00	1h 38m