Bear Watch is Just Bears and Stuff official blog. Just Bears and Stuff is the dream manifest of Patricia Twitchell aka The Teddy Bear Lady of Myrtle Creek.
Lots
of people would love to know how to start a collection responsibly while having
fun in the process.
I
have owned a specialty gift shop for years. Many of my wonderful clients from around
the globe are collectors. They collect everything from teddy bears, fairies,
dolls and angels. Of course, the list could go on and on with how passionate
many of them are.
Over
the years I have had countless inquiries on how to become a collector. In
response to this I did an extensive web search and came across some excellent
information from an eBay seller whose ID is bonfire4u.
The
information is so useful I just have to share it with my readers.
Collecting
Faerie Glen Faeries by Munro
In 2002, Munro Gifts began the Faerie Glen series of numbered faerie collectibles. They have grown in popularity as each new collection has been offered. Each faerie has a unique personality, theme and coloring. Their similarities are only in their beauty. In this guide, I'll offer advice on collectibles in general, the most popular pieces in each collection, what's retired and where it can be found, and what's new and how soon you can get it!
Starting
your collection...
When
you begin to collect anything, there are a few things to remember. After you decide you have to have it, and you
want more of it, you need the following to begin to have value for your
collection:
A
safe and secure location to display or maintain your collection a clean
environment, preferably free of dust, dampness or direct sunlight a storage location
for all certificates of authenticity, tags and original boxes and packaging
receipts for purchases with dates and costs clearly visible
Additional
considerations include:
Do
you have an original advertisement for your item(s) was there any promotional
material or mini catalog that came with your purchase did you register your
item with the seller or manufacturer, what date & where is there an email
list or newsletter you can get that keeps you informed about new items,
retirement notices, any changes or recall notices, or other information
Remember that today, yes, you absolutely love what you collect.
Tomorrow
things may change & you might have a valuable resource with your
collectible that could bring you big dollars if you choose to sell it. The more information you have about your
item, the better. It makes it easier to
sell, easier to prove you have the item you are presenting and easier to
determine value.
Even
if you want to keep your collection forever, you made need as much information
as possible to determine insurance value.
Bear
hugs to Munro. Obviously someone who knows about being a collector.
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