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:

Paddington

	Paddington Bear Rare AUNT LUCY- 1975 Eden Toys		$110.00	1h 41m
	6" PADDINGTON BEAR SOFT TOY IN RED COAT - 1980s	-	$7.88	1h 52m
	Sears Paddington the Bear 16" Teddy Bear Plush Toy		$8.00	3h 29m
	7 inch Paddington Bear in Bag	-	$3.00	3h 39m
	PADDINGTON GOLF BEAR		$15.99	4h 6m
	Ganz Canada Eden Toys 1977 Vintage Paddington Bear		$187.50	4h 18m
	Plush velvety soft Paddington the Bear Doll CUTE!! w tag		$5.99	5h 51m
	PLUSH PADDINGTON BEAR doll Velvety small 9" tall NICE!		$6.89	6h 23m
	Paddington Bear Plush	-	$1.99 $4.99	6h 33m
	PADDINGTON BEAR LIMITED SPECIAL EDITION FAO SCWARZ STUFFED ANIMAL RARE		$39.95	6h 34m
	Eden Toy's Macy's 11" Plush Paddington Bear		$15.99	6h 37m
	1980 Gabrielle Orig. 18" Paddington Bear, Red Hat, Blue Coat, Red Boots, Both Tags	-	$99.95	6h 43m
	Vintage Paddington Bears Set -Lot of Two -1975	-	$5.99	7h 57m
	Vintage 1975 Paddington Bear Eden Toys Original Coat & Hat - RARE LARGE 24"	-	$29.99	7h 58m
	Vintage 1981 Paddington Bear Eden Toys 13" Red Slicker & Yellow Boots	-	$19.99	7h 58m
	PADDINGTON BEAR 16" Plush Toy HOLIDAY FUN Christmas		$9.95	8h 10m
	*RARE* Paddington Bear plush (1975 1977)	-	$50.00 $75.00	11h 51m
	Paddington Bear with Red Hat & Blue Jacket Stuffed Animal Plush Toy 2002 Bear		$6.99	14h 1m
	VINTAGE 1980's PADDINGTON BEAR-Stuffed 14" Collectible-PERFECT CONDITION	-	$7.99 $20.99	15h 57m
	Huge 30" Tagged Paddington Bear Darkest Peru All Original	-	$12.99	16h 21m
	Paddington Bear 16" Christmas Bear with Holiday Board Book	-	$9.99	16h 24m
	PADDINGTON Plush Bear w Sweater 14", Eden		$19.99	20h 54m
	Paddington Bear 1981 Red Wellington Boots by Eden Toys Missing Boots?	-	$1.99	21h 12m
	Paddington Plush Bear 30th Anniversary Eden With Tags Attached 9 Inches Tall		$12.99	21h 34m
	PADDINGTON BEAR FIGURINE 1987		$9.99	21h 48m
	15' Paddington bear	-	$5.00	22h 16m
	Eden Paddington Bear Plush Collectible Teddy Bear		$9.95	22h 18m
	VTINAGE 1987 PLUSH 12" PADDINGTON M.D. BEAR DOCTOR SCRUBS EDEN TOYS		$10.00	23h 41m
	Sears Paddington Craftsman Bear 15"Red Coat		$11.99	1d 22m
	PADDINGTON BEAR - EDEN - 20" RED BOOTS		$45.00	1d 1h 3m
	Eden 5" Mini Paddington Bear		$2.00	1d 1h 56m
	Vintage Plush Paddington Bear Sears Craftsman		$12.00	1d 2h 20m
	RARE FULLY JOINTED~5" EDEN PADDINGTON BEAR DATED 1987		$6.99	1d 3h 16m
	~ 1986 Collectible, Retired, Eden Bear ~	-	$0.99	1d 3h 32m
	PADDINGTON BEAR STUFFED PLUSH ANIMAL EDEN 1981 BASEBALL GLOVE MITT JERSEY NWT		$9.99	1d 3h 32m
	P.B. PADDINGTON BEAR 3" EMBROIDERED IRON ON PATCH		$7.00	1d 4h 19m