Collecting can be a great hobby, as well as a lucrative investment. People collect all kinds of things including advertising items, stamps, coins, dolls, teddy bears, art glass, art pottery, figurines, antiques, vintage items and memorabilia. Some collect for the sheer pleasure it gives them, while others hope to increase their net worth over time. For instance, anything antique or vintage and items that are no longer circulated like coins and stamps can become quite valuable over time, especially rare ones. As the law of supply and demand states, the rarer an item is the higher the value rises. The value of these collector’s items will also largely depend on their condition; many items that have never been out of the package or box are usually worth more than items that have been used or unpacked.
There are few name brands that stand out above the rest and have created a following among collectors that is extra special. Brand names like Boyds Bears, Coca Cola (
Just about anyone that you ask will tell you that they have heard of Boyds Bears and for good reason; The Boyds Collection Ltd. has been in business for over 30 years! They started as a small antique shop in Boyds, Maryland (Hence the name Boyds Bears) in 1979. The founders Gary M. Lowenthal and wife Justina Unger made their first stuffed bear for their newborn son Mathew and began selling bears similar to this not too long after. These bears eventually became known as Boyds Bears. In 1993 they introduced their first resin bears and this remains to have one of their largest followings.
Perhaps it's their lovable expressions or their cuddly fur – whatever the reason, Boyds Bears have become iconic worldwide. After all, isn't it rare to find something that can bring delight to people of all ages?! However, when G.M. Lowenthal and his wife, Justina Unger, created The Boyds Collection Ltd., they struck gold. With their creations, they provided the world with collectibles that could be admired on a shelf, or treasured as a lovable friend. This begs the almighty question: Where would we be without Boyds Bears?
Imagine searching for the perfect gift for a dear friend, one who needs something that will put a smile on his/her face. Can you think of a better panacea than the charming presence of a Boyds Bear? Their endearing expressions make them the perfect friend who will always stick around, through thick and thin. Or, imagine a youngster on her first day of school. A Boyds Bear would make the perfect companion to give her comfort and l