Kuschel bear from the 60s: So much for Bares for Rare” he was worth it!

Kuschel bear from the 60s: So much for Bares for Rare” he was worth it!

Giengen an der Brenz, Deutschland - A very special story about a Steiff cuddly toy has recently made the round. The Steiff-Bär, a lovingly presented by a grandmother to her granddaughter, caused excitement in the popular ZDF program "Bares for Rares". Calogero Lo Cicero from Aachen presented the approximately 60-year-old specimen, which was originally bought for 210 German marks in the 1960s, a current value of around 350 to 400 euros. ZDF expert Detlev Kümmel was pleased with the good condition of the bear, whose roles and the famous button in the ear are still intact. Unfortunately, the collar was missing and the nose wore some signs of wear, which did not detract from the charm of the bear. Calogero started a desired price of 50 euros, which seemed to be a real bargain in view of the history of the Teddy, such as derwesten.de reported.

But what makes Steiff so special? Since Margarete Steiff in Giengen an der Brenz was founded in 1880, the brand has made a name for itself. It originally started with felt toys, but in 1902 the first teddy bear came onto the market to conquer the world in storm. Inspired by a story of the then American President Theodore Roosevelt, this teddy bear became a symbol of friendship, reliability and childhood memories and is very popular with collectors. The attention to detail in the processing and the unique story of every Steiff animal makes these cuddly toys something very special. Limited conditions, as offered on steiff.com, are particularly popular because they are only produced in a limited number.

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Back to Calogeros Bären: Dealers David Suppes and Markus Wildhagen had thrown an eye on the piece and fought an exciting head-to-head race around the bear, which finally ended with David Suppes acquired the collector's item for a proud 450 euros. This sum impressively shows how much enthusiasm and demand is for such objects. According to [estimando.de] (https://estimando.de/blog/steiff-tiere-kuscheltiere-und-fiels-als value investment), the value of a Steiff animal is not only a question of age and state, but also of rarity and demand. A rare Steiff bear from 1926 even achieved over 100,000 euros at an auction. This raises the question of whether an investment in these cuddly toys could also be worthwhile for other collectors from the region.

For everyone who wants to immerse yourself in the world of Steiff animals, there are some tips: research on the history of the brand and the individual collections is essential. The original packaging or certificates can also significantly increase the value of an animal. Limited editions or teddy bears in rare colors, which are very sought by collectors, are particularly rare. And not to forget that the review of authenticity is the be -all and end -all to avoid counterfeits.

The story about the Steiff bear by Calogero Lo Cicero shows impressively that these cuddly toys are not only toys, but also valuable collectibles that can cause enthusiasm everywhere.