When it comes to collecting
toys, a surefire front runner would have to be Steiff teddy bear collectibles.
The long and colorful history together with durability, charm and beauty have earned
these toys the honor of being one of the most favorite and highly sought after
teddy bear among collectors all over the world. If you are aspiring to be one
or are already part of the family, you would obviously want to know where you
can score pieces. Below is a list of these places.
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Vintage Toy Shops
Believe it or not, there are
still numerous toy shops that cater to vintage pieces. Here you will find not
only Steiff teddy bears but also various other items coming from different
decades. If you want success here, it is important that you are fairly
knowledgeable so you no mix-ups or “mistaken identity” cases will take place
while you shop.
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Antique Stores
This one is a huge hit or
miss. One can never really know what treasures you can find in an antique
store. There are hundreds of knickknacks all over but if you’re keen or lucky
enough, you might just find one. It doesn’t hurt to pay your local antique shop
a visit once in a while.
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Garage Sales
Many people also dispose their
old toys through garage sales. Others even sell old collectibles or pieces
owned by previous family members. If a garage sale happens to be near you area
try stopping by and taking a look. A Steiff teddy bear might be looking for a
new owner.
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Collectors’ Events
For both amateur and
professional collectors, events and gatherings may be held. If there is one
near you then don’t hesitate to participate. You can widen your network plus
someone might be up to sell one of their collections or even willing to do barter.
If not, the worst thing that could happen is you find people with the same
hobbies and passion as yours. Not bad right?
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Auctions
Many of the world’s most
expensive and sought after Steiff collectibles are being sold at auctions. A
lot of limited edition items often end up here so if you are up for those then
you might fancy attending one.
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World Wide Web
Thanks to the internet, you
can already shop for Steiff teddy bear collectibles online. It’s easier, faster
and more convenient. Just keep your guard up because fraudsters are everywhere
even in cyberspace.
