subject: Add To Your Collection With Stunning Limited Edition Bears [print this page] For many people around the world a lot of pleasure is gained from collection. There are those who collect items they admire while others collect items for value. There can be no doubt that a collection is going to cost money no matter whether the item is expensive or not. If you want your collection to be an investment that will grow in value you must select items that are desirable.
One way to make sure you grow a collection of desirable items is to only have items that are limited edition. A limited edition keeps a specific item rare because only a certain number are produced. When you buy a limited edition item it is usually numbered and you are also provided with a special certificate of authenticity. This is the case if you collect limited edition bears.
There can be no doubt that bears are greatly prized. Most of us had a teddy bear during childhood that we loved. Many of us still have our childhood 'friend' and won't part with it for love or money. One of the most popular items for collecting is the bear.
There are many different kinds of bear to choose from. You can opt for antique bears, vintage bears and modern bears. They come in every shape, size and colour. However, it is advisable to choose a bear that is limited edition. The scarcity of that particular production line will add to its value.
If you find an antique bear that is limited edition it must be at least one hundred years old to qualify as an antique. However, a limited edition vintage bear can be fifty years old. Modern limited edition bears can either have a contemporary look or a traditional look. An important consideration in the value of bears is the age, rarity and condition.
A collection of bears can be made up of a wide variety of limited edition bears. The people who make these bears are regarded as craftsmen. Bears that are made by hand are often very high quality due to the standard of craftsmanship and materials. For example, it is not uncommon for a limited edition item to be made of mohair. Top quality craftsmen who specialise in making bears keep the numbers of a particular design as low as they can in order to keep the line rare. They know serious collectors want their collections to be as unique as possible.
It is also these same craftsmen who design and create special edition bears who have the skills to repair and freshen up bears as they age. This is a highly skilled process as it must be done without decreasing the value of the bear.
There are rare bears that are very expensive. Not everybody can afford a collection that so pricey. However, it is possible to find affordable modern limited edition bears. A good example of a modern bear that is increasing in value is the 'care bear'. A limited edition of care bears has become very desirable and is regarded as the antique bear of the future.
