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:

Winnie the Pooh

	Winnie The Pooh World of Miniature Bears .Walt Disney World hand made Limited ed	-	$100.00	1h 46m
	Mickey Mouse World of Miniature Bears .Walt Disney World hand made Limited ed	-	$100.00	1h 51m
	Disney Winnie the Pooh Bear 13" Plush Stuffed Animal Toy Red Shirt Teddy		$24.99	19h 18m
	NRFB Mohair GUND DISNEY CLASSIC POOH Bear Winnie The Pooh Teddy NEW Walt		$48.00	1d 2h 27m
	Disney Winnie the Pooh Bear Plush Stuffed Animal		$16.99	1d 9h 58m
	Paddington Bear 13" tall - Eden Toys	-	$14.99	2d 8m
	Winnie The Pooh Bear Wearing Chinese Satin Clothing 9"		$88.00	2d 6h 57m
	Winnie The Pooh Pumpkin Bear Walt Disney Exclusive		$88.00	2d 6h 57m
	Winnie The Pooh Santa Bear Doll Walt Disney Exclusive		$88.00	2d 7h 11m
	Winnie the Pooh Easter Bonnet Teddy Bear		$88.00	2d 7h 11m
	Winnie The Pooh Bear Snowman Disney Store Exclusive 13"		$98.00	2d 7h 15m
	Winnie the Pooh Moms Day Exclusive Pooh Tunia Bear		$88.00	2d 7h 22m
	UK Disney Winnie The Pooh Bear		$99.95	2d 8h 18m
	WINNIE THE POOH BEAR PLUSH		$12.99	2d 11h 58m
	New Giant Plush Winnie Pooh Bear Doll Toy 100cm 38" H		$109.50	2d 13h 44m
	Winnie the Pooh Bear & Piglet Puppet		$98.00	2d 15h 2m
	Walt Disney World Bumble Bee Pooh Bear Plush 12"		$20.00	2d 18h 59m
	New NWT Fisher Price Winnie The Pooh Large Plush Bear 24 in Stuffed Toy Cute		$28.99	2d 19h 9m
	Winnie the Pooh soft plush 8" stuffed bear		$8.99	3d 2h 34m
	WINNIE THE POOH Stuffed Bear Animal DISNEY STORE NEW WITH TAGS	-	$9.00 $10.00	3d 5h 58m
	ARCOTOY Winnie The Pooh Teddy Bear Plush Stuffed Animal		$14.47	4d 29m
	Winnie The Pooh Bear Christmas Plush Stuffed Animal		$14.47	4d 32m
	CLASSIC POOH BEAR BY DISNEY	-	$1.99	4d 3h 14m
	Winnie The Pooh, Disney, vintage Bear and Travel Mug, 2 pieces	-	$19.94	4d 12h 2m
	DISNEY Winnie The Pooh Collectible Plush Bear - 13"		$22.95	4d 15h 27m
	2 Easter Pooh Bears CUTE LITTLE BUNNY POOH WITH EARS & SWEETER & POOH on A EGG		$11.99	4d 17h 59m
	3 POOH BEARS MINI BEANI BAG LEO CAREER RECOGNITION DISNEY NEW WITH TAGS..		$12.99	4d 18h 2m
	TRICK OR TREAT POOH BEAR SINGS LIGHTS PUMPKIN LIGHTS UP HEAD AND ARMS MOVE NICE		$10.99	4d 18h 10m
	3 POOH BEARS MINI BEANI BAG COWBOY SUMMER SWIMMING DISNEY NEW WITH TAGS..		$8.99	4d 18h 11m
	DISNEY WINNIE THE POOH BEAR GRAD NITE BEAN BAG PLUSH STUFFED ANIMAL	-	$10.95 $12.95	4d 22h 43m
	Winnie the Pooh with Snuggles and Blanket Stuffed Bear FREE SHIPPING		$24.99	4d 23h 33m
	Disney Winnie the pooh bear in white collectible!		$20.00	5d 1h 27m
	THREE SNOWFLAKE PALS POOH BEARS VERY SPARKLY NEVER USED OR PLAYED WITH 1 HAS TAG		$15.99	5d 4h 54m
	GUND WINNIE POOH BEAR PLUSH 7" STUFFED ANIMAL		$13.04	5d 7h 21m
	New Cute Plush Winnie Pooh Bear Doll Toy 60cm 23"High		$39.50	5d 11h 44m
	Talking Pooh Bear Doll Stuffed Animal Love To Hug Pooh 9 sayings		$15.00	5d 19h 2m