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Here is another Teddy Bear story.  This one comes from India...

I have liked Teddy Bears very much  from my childhood onwards I used to play with them.  One of my favorite Teddy Bears was the one given to me by my sister when we were both little.  I had other Teddy bears, but that is the only one I could fall asleep with at night.  My father gave me a huge Teddy bear on my next birthday, but I still loved the one from my sister the best.  Those two bears were also the start of my collection.  It isn't the biggest Teddy bear collection in the world, but they cover my bed and I move them every night before going to bed.

I had 23 Teddy bears in my collection.  I only lost one Teddy bear from my collection.  That bear was given to me by an uncle when I went to visit him.  I was carrying the bear with me as I rode home after the visit on a train.  I can still remember the feel of that bear's fur as I listened to the chugging of the train.  I dozed off and awoke as my parents hustled me off of the train.  Somehow I managed to lose the bear as we got off and picked up our bags.  I only realized that he was gone when we were already on our way home in the car.  My parents tried to call to see if anyone ever turned in that missing bear, but he never turned up.  I was upset, but got over it.  If it had been the bear from my sister though, I don't know what I would have done.

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This is a story from a lady who lives in the Philippines.  Her tale of "Jack" and how she shared him with another is quite touching...

I can still remember how I got my very first teddy bear, It was 29 years ago when I was still in grade school.

I think that my teddy bear was the cutest and the best one in the world. Why? Because this was the biggest for me that time, and has the most sentimental value compared to the most dolls I have had.

First, it had eyes that would melt your heart.  He seemed to say "please hug me" when you looked at him.   He was chestnut brown and had a checkered scarf wrapped around his neck.  I named him Jack.

Jack was given to my by my Auntie, and that Aunt of mine is not very privileged.  She was very special to me growing up.  She worked hard but never had much money.  No matter what, she always managed to give me something special every once in a while though. I never dreamed she would ever give something as special as Jack.

That's why I treasured Jack so much.  A few years ago I gave Jack to a friend who was going through a very tough time.  It was hard to do, but she really needed him and I think my Auntie would have liked seeing him end up where he is now.

Ivy

from Manila. Philippines

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I've started posting some favorite stories of how people connected with a special Teddy Bear.  I hope you like them.  If you have an original story about a favorite Teddy Bear that you would like to share, please use the contact form to submit it and it may get its own post! (By submitting your story, you give www.cuteteddybearstuff.com permission to publish it on this website.)   Here is another one...

My favourite teddy bear growing up was a cast-off from my sister. I know what you’re thinking – I liked a teddy bear that wasn’t technically mine? It seems a little weird, but I loved that teddy bear more than any other new one that my parents ever bought for me. She still sits on my bed, greeting me every day when I come back from university or work. Sure, she’s a little threadbare now, her eyes are falling off and she’s no longer plump and cuddly like she used to be, but nothing in the world could induce me to throw her out. Call it sentimentality or whatever you want, but if I threw her out or “donated her to charity” I’d never forgive myself. It would be like throwing out an old friend except worse because she’s been with me since I was two years old. Some people ask me whether I feel silly that I still own a teddy bear at my age, but I just smile at them because they’ll never know that she’s more than a stuffed toy to me, she’s a friend.

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I am fortunate to have the opportunity to speak to large groups of people as a part of my regular work routine.  Many of the people I speak to are collectors of various items.  I recently asked some collectors to share stories of favorite items they have either based collections on, or just kept for sentimental reasons.  When I mentioned Teddy Bears as an example, I saw a few faces light up before they began writing.  I thought it would be nice to share some of their stories.  If you would like to share your own special Teddy Bear story, just use the contact form, and you could get your own post!  (By submitting your story you give www.cuteteddybearstuff.com permission to publish it on this website.)

When I was a little girl I had a brown teddy bear, that was given to me for my birthday. He was just a regular stuffed bear. But he was my best friend. I named him Teddy. I slept with him every night, and if I did not have Teddy in my bed with me, I could not sleep. He was soft and cuddly, and huggable. He always made me feel safe, I knew that as long as Teddy was with me nothing could happen to me.   As a child I was afraid of the dark and of monsters. If I had Teddy with me, no monsters would be coming out of my closet.

I had my first child 10 years ago, and of course he inherited Teddy. My son still has this bear, and sleeps with him just like I did. My son loves Teddy just as much as I do. I bought my daughter a Christmas bear the year she was born, in 2001, she loves her bear and calls her Mary. She sleeps with her bear every night and in the morning when she gets up and makes up her bed, she puts Mary the bear sitting on her pillow. I also have a two year old son, and when I was pregnant with him, my husband and I went to a build a bear workshop and made him a special bear just for him. His name is Baby bear, and when you press his hand he says "I love you." Baby Bear always wears pajamas, and sleeps with my two year old. All children love teddy bears, and all children need a bear of their own. They make great gifts and can also be a family heirloom, to be passed down parent to child, just like I did.

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Russ Bears are one of the more searched for teddy bears on eBay. They part of the Russ Berrie line of dolls, trolls and bears that have become so popular because of their great designs and attention to detail. Many people collect these bears exclusively. eBay is a popular place to look for Russ Berrie Bears because the hard to find ones can still be found there and the prices on very gently "used" bears are often quite reasonable.  Of course, there are Russ dogs and cats too, so if you have any special people in your life who love those animals, they've got you covered!

The oldest of the Russ Bears are now in their mid forties. Mere babies compared to some of the older classics like Steiff and Bing, but still old enough that some of the original owners are feeling some nostalgia as they look back at the special teddy bears they grew up with.

Here are a few quick tips to help you as you check for deal on Russ Bears on ebay:

1. The site has been making a move toward showing a lot of "buy it now" items. That is great for people who want to get what they want and go, but don't forget to check out the auctions. It seems that lately, many great bears are slipping by without a single bid even though they are priced outrageously low (like $5). This may just be something that was happening when I checked, but it is worth checking out.

2. Be sure to ask any questions you have about a bear you like before bidding. Most sellers are happy to answer questions or provide extra photos to potential buyers.

3. Check completed listings (auctions that have ended) to see what similar bears have been selling for on eBay. Doing this can help you to recognize a steal when you see it.

Russ bears are one of the more commonly seen collectible bears on eBay. While the company does have its own site, people concerned with saving some money might want to compare prices there with those available on eBay. There are many bears in excellent condition being sold at very low prices. This may just be an effect from the economy which is currently down, but it is definitely something worth checking out if you are a collector of Russ bears or any collectible.

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