The Antique Bear Collector

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:

	Cherished Teddy Bear w Christmas Package Avon Exclusive	-	$8.95	30m
	Avon Talk To Me Teddy Sings Tells Jokes	-	$19.99	30m
	Cherished Teddies Lancelot Anything For You	-	$14.25	30m
	Boyd's Plush - Father Kissmoose	-	$24.95	31m
	DryCast * keep cast or bandages dry in the shower * Adult short leg - Wide	-	$4.99	31m
	Sally Seashore by Bearington Bears 14"	-	$21.95	31m
	BOYDS VINTAGE TYPEWRITER~Wilson's w Underwood (MOUSE) TREASURE BOX NEW	-	$19.95	31m
	Boyds Plush Samantha Witchbeary with Hocus Pocus 4023888 *New* Free Shipping	-	$50.00	31m
	Lot of 3 Build A Bear clothes	5	$15.00	31m
	Care Bear Lovely 10"Best Friend Bear Plush Doll	-	$1.56	32m
	Artist OOAK Mini 2" SHEARED BEAVER Teddy Bear PINK "Lil' Lump" by Tammy	2	$290.00	32m
	World of Miniature Bears #890 ANN - Raggedy Type Bear	-	$25.00	32m
	Purple Surprise Bear Fleece Cuddle Care Bear Plush 12"	-	$11.99	33m
	Steiff Teddy 1902 - 2002	-	$250.00	33m
	HARLEY DAVIDSON MOTORCYCLE TEDDY BEAR	-	$7.99	33m
	SALE! WEBKINZ- BLACK CAT-Unused TAGS MINT RARE NEW	-	$15.99	34m
	SET OF 5 -PRESIDENTIAL MOHAIR BEARS by "BOYD'S"	-	$74.99	34m
	Build a Bear Workshop BABW 17" Tan Bunny Rabbit Plush Toy	1	$2.99	34m
	HERMANN TEDDY ORIGINAL 30 CMS L E GOLD MOHAIR AUGUSTIN	-	$38.71	35m
	VINTAGE 1983 CARE BEARS GRUMPY + LOVE ALOT BEAR 13" TALL	1	$14.99	35m
	Ganz Cottage Teddygrams CC11089 "LUV YA", 8" mint tag NEW from our Retail Store	-	$16.00	35m
	Boyd's Plush - Glimmer B Snowflake	-	$20.00	35m
	Boyds Bears Chauncey	-	$4.99	35m
	1996 Designer Plush Teddy Bear Derik & Deborah Hines Orig Tag Christian!	-	$9.99	35m
	Build a Bear Workshop BABW 19" Tan Bunny Rabbit Plush Toy	-	$2.99 $9.99	36m
	RUSS TING PANDA * ALICE`S BEAR SHOP * NEW WITH TAGS	1	$9.46	36m
	THE STEIFF "SANTA BEAR" Teddy Bear 667336 Limited Edition Christmas RARE 12"	-	$75.00 $150.00	36m
	Miniature gardening bear 2.8" artist Junko Fujinami 2012	-	$40.00	37m
	Hermann Original Polar Bear on Wheels	-	$94.95 $125.00	37m
	Boyds Cat Ornament-----Caterina's Stockin' Up....Yummy Catch	-	$12.00	37m
	BOYD'S COLLECTION HERBERT HENRY JODIBEAR #92000-05	-	$26.00	37m
	Gund Baby Gund Paisley Baby Collection Bear #58277 NWT	-	$9.99	38m
	Floral-Pink Monkey-Applause-10"-Tag-Russ Berrie & Co-10	-	$15.00	38m
	Vintage Boyds Valentine Bear 5" Retired	-	$12.00	38m
	Cherished Teddies Heidi and David Special #3e5 339	-	$9.99 $12.00	38m
	Boyds Bears & Friends The Adventures of Rudy Reduced price!!!!!	-	$4.99	39m