Oct 02 2008
Just how much is your teddy bear worth?
So, just how much is that teddy bear worth? Prices can go up or down over the years or the price could stay the same. Depends on the market for teddy bears. You can take your teddy bear to a dealer or check a book that would list different bears.
Examine your teddy bear very closely. Before buying a teddy bear look him over and ask as many questions as you can. Where did this bear come from? Who had him last? Was he well loved? Is his fur getting thin in places? What about his foot pads? There are different things to look at on a bear. Labels, joints, pads on the feet, face, and fur. The face might give you an idea of how old the bear is. Joints might be stiff and hard like a bear you’d find in a craft store. That’s what teddy bears in the beginning were like. Pads can indicate if he is of good quality or not. Many companies decades ago made their bears with long noses because the bear was to represent the real thing, not a cute, cuddly toy or collectible. Does the bear have glass or button eyes? He might be worth something more. A hand sewn teddy should have no flaw or at the least very minimal flaws.
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