Table of Contents
How do you sell a Steiff?
These include:
- Direct, discreet sales to private clients.
- Exclusive placements at invitation only collector’s sales events.
- Listings on vintage Steiff retail websites, including My Steifflife.
- Start to finish auction house selection, logistics, and management.
- Antique store merchandising and management.
- Other online options.
How much is a Steiff teddy worth?
Steiff bear values have remained steady throughout the years, and bears that are in good condition can sell for hundreds of dollars. One such 1909 bear, listed at Christie’s Auction House in London, has an estimated value between $520 – $800.
What Steiff bears are worth money?
12 teddy bears that are worth a fortune
- Steiff-Karl Lagerfeld Teddy Bear – $3,687.26.
- Gund Snuffles Teddy Bear – $10,000.
- Steiff Rod Bear PB28 – $10-12,000.
- Steiff’s Grandfather bear – ~$12,900.
- Steiff Alfonzo Teddy Bear – ~$16,000.
- Steiff Diamond Eyes Bear – $35,000.
- Steiff Centre-Seam Bear – $37,000.
Is Steiff a good brand?
Steiff is a brand name well known for high quality and tradition. They have a worldwide reputation for premium and high-end soft toys with the company philosophy of ‘Only the best is good enough for our children’.
What can I do with my old teddy bears?
Donate to op shops or not-for-profit organisations.
Why is Steiff so expensive?
Mohair bears like those produced by Steiff command the highest prices because the material is expensive to import and produce. Acrylic pile is used commonly for handmade and mass-produced bears.
How can you tell how old a Steiff bear is?
Steiff generally used black shoe-button eyes on its bears through the early 19-teens. Brown and black glass pupil eyes appeared on some models as early as 1908 or 1909; they became standard around 1913. The earliest Steiff bears had five claws on each of their felt paws; from 1906 onward most had four per paw.
Is Steiff still in business?
Indeed, Steiff is the only “luxury” toy brand in the marketplace today. Internationally renowned for its exceptional quality, Steiff still utilizes traditional materials and proven manufacturing techniques to create its unique and highly prized products.
Why can’t I get rid of my stuffed animals?
Toys and stuffed animals can be hard to let go of because they are filled with memories of when we were little or when our kids were small. Kids especially can have a hard time prioritizing which items are more special than others, so it’s hard for them to let go of any of them.
Can you sell stuffed animals?
My search of eBay revealed many ordinary used stuffed animals with bids at $10 or higher. Most of these are the type you can find for a dollar or two at thrift stores, garage sales, and estate sales.
Should you throw out old stuffed animals?
If your stuffed animals are still in good condition, you can take them to a textile store or even hand them down to friends and family. However, you can’t recycle teddy bears, and you should avoid condemning them to landfills.
What should I do with my old stuffed animals?
There really isn’t a great way to recycle an old stuffed animal that isn’t in good enough condition to donate. You can try and take used stuffed animals to a local animal shelter. They’ll use donated toys and blankets for the dogs and other animals in the shelter.
What can you do with old stuffed animals?
Should I throw away old stuffed animals?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mTx-zaURXHA