Collecting Teddy Bears

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Teddy bears are one of those special toys that can be loved by anyone. Not everyone actively collects these fluffy treasures stuff with love, but many people have memories going back to childhood that include snuggling a super soft bear friend when it seemed that nobody else was around or could understand the troubles of the day. Teddy bears are a beautiful and very collectible tie to each person's childhood that can take them back in an instant.
There are no prerequisites for a favorite bear to be valuable to its owner. Certainly there are certain brand names that will bring more money if they are sold in a collectibles market, but for a deeper value, no money can buy the special memories many of us hold for just a very basic, no name bear that was given to us with love when we were little more than babies.
For those looking to build a formal collection of some type, teddy bears can be a nice option. There are many, high quality bears being made today, and they have a rich history dating back to the early 1900s when Theodore Roosevelt was president. You could easily start with a brand name like Steiff or Bing to center a collection on and grow over time. Such a collection could involve a considerable monetary investment, but it is just one way to go.
You can also choose to start a collection with bears that you already own and love. There are no set rules or themes that must be followed when you decide to start collecting. Once people know that you are a collector, you will probably start receiving the bears as gifts at special times like birthdays or holidays. If you have some preference besides just accepting what people give you with a grateful smile you should let them know before they go out and purchase anything for you. The rules of collecting really just depend on you and what you like.
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