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:

Schuco Bears

	VINTAGE MINIATURE MOHAIR BEAR BY DICKIE HARRISON JOINTED TIMONIUM 2 "		$45.00	28m
	SCHUCO VINTAGE 1950's MUSICAL LARGE YELLOW TEDDY BEAR	-	$289.00 $349.00	8h 56m
	LA2 91 * BEAUTIFUL SCHUCO BEAR ANIMAIL VINTAGE GERMAN 1970		$137.40	17h 2m
	Vintage German Schuco Bear #BR1		$129.99	1d 18h 3m
	Vintage German Schuco Bear #BR2		$129.99	1d 18h 3m
	VINTAGE CUTE SCHUCO BROWN TEDDY BEAR 3.94" JOINTED		$139.00	1d 22h 53m
	VINTAGE CUTE SCHUCO BLOND TEDDY BEAR 2.76" JOINTED		$125.00	1d 23h 8m
	VINTAGE SCHUCO YES NO TEDDY BEAR 5.12" VGC JOINTED		$275.00	1d 23h 38m
	EARLY VINTAGE GERMAN SCHUCO MINIATURE BEAR MOHAIR METAL EYES JOINTED 2-1 2 "		$165.00	2d 5h 24m
	Old Schuco BERLIN Miniature Teddy Bear w CROWN		$125.00	3d 1h 16m
	1950s MINT Schuco Teddy Bear Tan Mohair 3.5" Orig. Bow!		$135.00	3d 2h 18m
	1950s Very Small Schuco Teddy Bear Gold Mohair 2.5"		$125.00	3d 2h 27m
	Vintage SCHUCO Miniature Brown Jointed Mohair BEAR!!	-	$19.99	3d 2h 33m
	Schuco Yes- No Vintage Teddy Bear 21"	-	$2,000.00	3d 5h 26m
	Antique Old Germany 1920s 1930s Schuco Picollo Bear		$495.00	3d 17h
	Schuco Teddy Bear 5" Yes No w Spectacles, Gold Mohair ca.1926	-	$150.00	3d 23h 2m
	Tiny Schuco Teddy Bear 4" Gold Mohair	-	$50.00	3d 23h 49m
	BRANDNEW BOOK: SCHUCO BEARS FROM 1914 - 2004****		$55.00	4d 16h 8m
	Vintage Schuco Berlin Teddy Bear with Crown (near mint)		$125.00	4d 19h 54m
	Vintage Schuco Teddy Bear all Original		$145.00	4d 20h 2m
	Schuco Hegi Bear brown, 2.8", VGC	-	$19.00	5d 20h 51m
	Schuco 8 " Yes No teddy bear		$485.00	5d 21h 5m
	SCHUCO Plush NIB Elephant & Teddy Bear PULL TOY Set		$199.95	6d 6h 11m
	VINTAGE SCHUCO TEDDY BEAR BERLIN WITH CROWN 2.76"		$125.00	7d 22h 2m
	superb tiny schuco 3.5" high movable panda bear in super condition 1920s approx		$150.10	10d 3h 37m
	EARLY VINTAGE GERMAN SCHUCO MINIATURE BEAR MOHAIR METAL EYES JOINTED 3-1 2 "		$145.00	10d 5h 31m
	VINTAGE NICE JOINTED SCHUCO TEDDY BEAR 3.54"		$149.00	10d 21h 48m
	1950s Schuco Tricky Yes No Baby Teddy Bear 8" Tag + Bow		$485.00	11d 5h 51m
	50s Schuco Yes No Tricky Soft Body Baby Teddy Bear 14"		$650.00	13d 23h 22m
	VINTAGE SCHUCO YES NO TEDDY BEAR 5.12" YELLOW NEEDS REPAIR		$169.00	14d 22h 44m
	Schuco 8 " Yes No teddy bear~LOWERED PRICE!		$325.00	16d 3h 7m
	SCHUCO Brown Woven Fur Dralon Vintage TEDDY BEAR cryer		$49.95	17d 2h 19m
	5" OLD SCHUCO Yes No Teddy Bear With Original GLASSES		$895.00	18d 3h 6m
	Vintage Schuco teddy bear RARE PANDA mohair org. bow		$290.00	18d 21h 10m
	Schuco Germany Hegi Production Vintage Mohair Bear		$264.95	19d 23h 12m
	Schuco Germany Soccer Player Bear 1950's Mohair RARE		$299.95	21d 2h 58m