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:

Vermont Teddy Bear Co.

	VINTAGE VERMONT TEDDY BEAR POCKET COLLECTION COOKING sweet Shop NIP CLIP	-	$4.99 $9.99	2h 11m
	1992 Vermont Teddy Bear Frenchie w Hat and Megaphone		$24.99	2h 25m
	Vintage 1984 VERMONT TEDDY BEAR Limited Edition ANTIQUE Collectible Jointed TAGS		$79.99	2h 47m
	VERMONT TEDDY BEAR "YOU'RE A KNOCKOUT" WITH TUSH TAG	-	$2.99	3h 46m
	VERMONT TEDDY BEAR 1984		$14.99	3h 55m
	VERMONT TEDDY BEAR Ultimate Manilow " Barry Bear "	-	$199.99	3h 58m
	VERMONT TEDDY BEAR CO BIRTHDAY BEAR W JACKET		$29.00	4h 35m
	VALENTINE'S DAY GIFT Vermont Teddy Bear Collection ( Love Bug) !!!!!!	2	$35.00	4h 40m
	VERMONT TEDDY BEAR		$30.00	4h 46m
	Authentic Vermont Teddy Bear Dr. I.M. MADABOUTU	-	$9.99	4h 48m
	Blue Without You Valentine Vermont 15" Teddy Bear Red Roses Candy Bow Sash	4	$12.50	5h 6m
	Vermont Teddy Bear 16" Honey Bear Outfit w Matching Cap Jointed FREE SHIPPING		$17.99	5h 15m
	16" Dressed Plush Bear by The Vermont Teddy Bear Co.		$33.96	5h 20m
	BIRTHDAY SUIT BEAR BY VERMONT TEDDY BEAR COMPANY--BARELY USED!		$20.00	6h 14m
	VERMONT JOINTED PLUSH 14" STUFFED ANIMAL TEDDY BEAR TOY		$17.39	6h 18m
	VERMONT TEDDY BEAR 1992 JOINTED PLUSH 19" ANIMAL		$21.74	6h 21m
	VERMONT TEDDY BEAR COMPANY BROWN ARTICULATED 16" PLUSH BEAN BAG BEAR WITH BOW		$11.95	6h 38m
	16" Vermont Teddy Bear I Love You Bow Tie Jointed Brown	-	$7.00	6h 45m
	16" Vermont Teddy Bear Jointed Tan	-	$7.00	6h 48m
	Vermont VT Teddy Bear Light Brown Hinged Classic 1994		$31.15	7h 19m
	Vermont Teddy Bear Detective - trench coat and hat	-	$25.00 $35.00	7h 47m
	Vermont Teddy Bear Burnin' Love Fireman Hot Stuff Shorts Fire Fighter	-	$25.00 $35.00	7h 50m
	Vermont Teddy Bear: New, Lover Boy, Holding Bouquet of Red Roses	-	$24.99	7h 52m
	VERMONT Teddy Bear Company FARMER Denim Overalls Plush	-	$12.99 $19.99	8h 6m
	VERMONT TEDDY BEAR Diapers or Swim Suit POSEABLE Arms and Legs		$29.99	8h 25m
	VERMONT Teddy Bear SUPER HERO MOM 16" Plush MWT Mother's Day		$35.94	8h 36m
	VERMONT Teddy Bear Company Herringbone Outfit 16" Plush		$35.94	8h 37m
	15" Plush Teddy Bear by Vermont Teddy Bear Co.		$29.71	8h 43m
	VERMONT TEDDY BEAR MOTHER TO BEAR 16" TALL		$15.00	8h 59m
	Vermont Teddy Bear RED HOT MAMA		$29.99	17h
	Kaleidoscope Twin Bears (2) discontinued fur - VTBC - Jointed arms, legs, & head	-	$299.99 $375.00	18h 50m
	Clown Bear with big red shoes Outfit Only- VTBC	-	$15.00 $20.00	18h 50m
	Vermont Teddy Bear - Teacher Bear	-	$29.99	19h 24m
	Purple Passion Guenuine Vermont Teddy Bear w Purple Bow Tie	-	$15.00	22h 4m
	Vermont Teddy Bear Co. Let's Get Bear Naked Bear -- Great Valentine's Day Gift	-	$9.99 $32.50	22h 49m
	Brown Jointed Plush VERMONT Bear with Vermont Clothing		$17.00	23h 20m