About Tanya Hall Expertise I can answer questions on collecting today, whos in whos out in the bear wold, I can answer any question on making of the bears, most collectable bears of the modern times, some on older bears, where to buy bears, what to look for in a good artis bear
Experience Making, collecting artist teddy bears, steiff, gund, russ and many more on teddy bears, teddy bear websites
Education/Credentials City and Guilds Graphic Design
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Degree with honours Graphic Design
20 years as a Graphic designer
5 years as a teddy bear designer and maker
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Expert: Tanya Hall Date: 2/3/2004 Subject: What Bears to Collect
Question I have been collecting teddies ad hoc for many years. It is only recently that I have decided to take a more serious interest in the subject. I have a selection of Gund, Boyds and Russ at the moment, which have been chosen because they look adorable. What type of bears do you think I should be concentrating on for my collection. Although I may be able to afford an occasional Steiff, I do not have infinite sums of money to spend on my collection.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Tracy
Answer Hi there Tracy
:O) the ones you like is the thing to say, try collecting some of the Boyds (Bartons Creek) or Russ Ltd Editions they are very sort after at times, or try finding a reasonable artist who could make the kind of bears you like.
It is all down to taste, and not every Steiff is very collectable, if you go for one try one with white labels not the yellow.
Most shops and artists do layaway where you can purchase a nice bear over a certain period, I do this as well so I can afford the bears I like.
There are wonderful artists all over the world, if you can pick up the Teddy Bear Times or Teddy Club International or try ebay, but make sure that the bear off ebay looks a better quality one.
I do hope you find what you want, thanks for the question and happy hugsn n collecting.
