{"id":37,"date":"2020-06-26T14:55:06","date_gmt":"2020-06-26T14:55:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.oldteddybearshop.co.uk\/?page_id=37"},"modified":"2026-01-30T22:20:08","modified_gmt":"2026-01-30T22:20:08","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.oldteddybearshop.co.uk\/?page_id=37","title":{"rendered":"About us:"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We have been selling teddy bears &amp; collectables on the Internet since 2001. This website was started in 2006 to provide a teddy bear-specific website to buyers and collectors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We are also well known on eBay ( our name there is &#8216;classic-collectables&#8217;) having sold over 5000 vintage toys.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We have built up a very loyal customer base over the years and made many good friends.&nbsp;We started collecting vintage toys over 45 years ago.  From a hobby and buying and selling our website was &#8216;born&#8217; in 2005.  We have met many wonderful like-minded people from all over the world.   We believe that teddy bear collectors are the nicest people. All of our family collect so it is a pleasure shared by everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We aim to have a website that is always up-to-date and with constantly changing stock. With a range of old, vintage &amp; antique Steiff bears and other teddy bears by famous makers from around the world.  All the bears that we love to collect ourselves, we can enjoy sharing with you. We can always be contacted by email or by telephone. If you have any queries please get in touch we will be glad to help you.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.oldteddybearshop.co.uk\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"www.oldteddybearshop.co.uk\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">www.oldteddybearshop.co.uk<\/mark><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Homeside, Holly Ball Lane, Whimple. Exeter. Devon. EX5 2Q&nbsp;X&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">email address &#8211; <a href=\"mail@oldteddybearshop.co.uk\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"mail@oldteddybearshop.co.uk\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">mail@oldteddybearshop.co.uk <\/mark><\/a>  * <strong>Sorry we are Mail Order only<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">__________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;<strong><u>We specialise in old and antique Steiff teddy bears<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We can supply all the following teddy bears and accessories at different times of the year:- Old, antique, vintage Steiff teddy bears, Jackie Steiff Bears, Bing,&nbsp;large teddy bears, musical teddy bears,&nbsp; cute teddy bears,&nbsp;Deans, Chiltern, Chad Valley, J K Farnell, Invicta, Merrythought, Pedigree, Twyford, Tara Toys, Hermann, Wendy Boston, Berg, Clemens, Grisly, Petz, Mutzi, Fechter, SAF, Lefray, Twyford, Anker, Cramer, Jopi, Schuco, Tara, Clown bears, coloured bears, talking teddy bears, teddy bear clothes, teddy bear gifts, miniature teddy bears, old &amp; vintage stuffed toy dogs, cats, rabbits, elephants plus many more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><u>Heirloom Toys.  Steiff bears and other special bears for sale<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Are you looking for a unique or very special Heirloom toy as a gift?&nbsp; Something very special that can be passed on from generation to generation?&nbsp; Contact us for help in choosing we have a fabulous range of antique, vintage, and modern collectible teddy bears including famous makers such as Steiff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We are not on the high street, or on Etsy for teddy bears, vintage toys, Steiff. We have our own website. Where you can have &#8216;first dibs&#8217; as they say of some wonderful teddy bears and vintage toys.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">__________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;<strong><u>We buy old teddy bears&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; RE-HOME YOUR BEAR WITH US<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do you wish to sell your old or antique Steiff teddy bear and want a good price for it then please&nbsp;contact us&nbsp;by email by sending us a short description of the bear and a photo please.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;If you are looking&nbsp;or wish to sell any old teddy bears then please contact us we are always looking to buy old and antique teddy bears before the 1970s.&nbsp; Whatever the size, shape, or price range of your old teddy bear for sale we may be interested in buying it. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>HELP FINDING A SPECIAL BEAR <\/strong> Contact us to ask if we have the bear you are&nbsp;looking to purchase,. We have many bears not listed and may have &#8216;just the one you are looking for right here! ( we have LOTS of bears !! )<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>We also buy antique, old Rocking Horses &amp; selected vintage older toys. Please send photos and information<\/strong>. Fast cash payments made.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>SELL YOUR OLD VINTAGE ROCKING HORSE FOR CASH<\/strong>,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">WE CAN COLLECT AND OFFER FAST PAYMENT<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">email us with a few photos and some information to. &#8211; <a href=\"mailto:mail@oldteddybearshop.co.uk\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">mail@oldteddybearshop.co.uk<\/mark><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong><span style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Due to the high level of enquiries we receive each day, we cannot offer valuations or general information.   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