Many people will run an auction claiming their item is Steiff, if identication is no longer attached, but it turns out it's not Steiff. To be an educated consumer, as with any collectible, do your research! ...
This guide includes written and visual examples for new sellers who wish to maximize their profits when selling their personal collection of BOYDS BEARS on eBay. The guide will give examples of what collectors...
I am an avid Boyds Bear collector and historian, and am the Boyds Tracker Editor for the current Boyds Secondary Market guide. I currently write for Teddy Bear Review magazine and have a regular column plus...
Finding teddy bears for sale on eBay is easy. Finding teddy bears for sale that make the bidding process easy for a potential buyer - - well, that's another story. If you are going to list a teddy bear on eBay...
Ever wonder how to get that dust off your precious plush collectables? I have a few ideas that work well for me! Some of the larger (over 50") bears, I just run the vacuum over it (just the hose silly - I'm...
I have had quite a few people over the years of collecting mohair teddy bears and animals ask "How to do you tell the difference between mohair and synthetic plush?" I have found one solution to be pretty...
Over the years, I have spoken to many collectors about their position on restorations both small and large on pieces they both own and look to purchase. The resounding answer that I hear over and over is this...
I have been repairing and cleaning teddy bears for 25 years and would like to share a few tips with you on how to clean your teddy bear that you have found on Ebay. It is hard to tell the condition of your...
As you probably know, Gund has been manufacturing stuffed animals since 1898. They add new products to their line-up numerous times during the year, i.e.Valentines Day, Easter, Fall and Christmas. In addition,...
HI FRIENDS! Just by clicking on my GUIDE I have already learned that you are a BEARY Special person! WELCOME! The first thing you need to know about Boyds Bears is that NO ONE is TOO OLD for a HUG!...