Will Boyds Bears be worth anything?

I have never paid more than $5 for a Boyds Bear I have bought from the first five places listed above. Thrift stores and Goodwill often have them in a stuffed animal bin for prices from 25 cents each up to $1.01. Antique store prices can range from $5 to $10, but I never pay over $5 personally.

How many Boyds Bears were made?

Today, Boyds is a publicly traded company that manufactures 18 million-20 million bears a year, all at a government-owned facility in China.

What do Boyds Bears sell for?

Resin bears sold for $3 to $26.05. Many, many bears did not sell. Pulling that info together, a smart collector can see that buyers for the bears can be, and are, picky. Loads of inventory makes it a buyer’s world.

How do you clean Boyds Bears?

Please forgo the soapy water – it’s murder on our delicate details! Spot cleaning with a damp cloth is a great way to spiff us up! (While you’re at it, a tummy rub wouldn’t hurt!).

What do Boyds bears sell for?

Can you use OxiClean on stuffed animals?

For badly stained stuffed animals, use a gentle stain removal product like baking soda, OxiClean, or Borax. Soak the stuffed animal in water mixed with one of those products for a longer period of time.

How do you clean Boyds bears?

Can you use Dawn dish soap on stuffed animals?

Regular liquid detergent and liquid soap can work as well. Most cleaners that work on upholstery should work on your stuffed animal. You can make a good cleaning solution for your animal by diluting some dishwashing soap in warm water.

How do you deep clean an old stuffed animal?

The best way to do this is with carpet foam or a mild shampoo and warm water solution. Do not get your toy very wet – just enough water to loosen the dirt. Apply the foam or suds with a toothbrush and wipe down with a clean cloth to remove dirt. You may need to do this for several hours if the toy is very dirty.

Do stuffed animals carry germs?

When they tested stuffed toys from doctor’s waiting rooms, they found that 90% were contaminated with infectious bacteria. “Children, many with infectious diseases such as those causing diarrhea, are likely to be handling toys and putting them in their mouths.