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How to Collect Gund Stuffed Animals

Gund has been making stuffed animals since 1898. Today this manufacturer is well known around the world for their high quality standards. Collectors are drawn by the sweet faces on these stuffed animals as well as the company's good reputation. Gund has several good collectibles. Finding the stuffed animals that catch your eye and capture your heart makes collecting fun.

Instructions

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  Collect your data and learn all you can about the stuffed animals. Read manuals and books on collecting your specific category.
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  Determine the type of stuffed animals that you want to collect. There are so many stuffed animals to choose from. Let your taste guide you. If you like the vintage style bears then search for collectibles in this area.
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  Count your pennies. Collecting can become expensive. Know how much you can afford to spend on your stuffed animal and stick to that budget. It is easy to go overboard and shop beyond your means.
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  Plan how much living space you want to dedicate to your stuffed animal collection. This will help you choose the size of your Gund.
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  Factor in your time when becoming a collector. It takes a while to search online or take trips to find the right stuffed animal to add to your collection.
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  Educate yourself on what makes a Gund stuffed animal collectible. Know how to determine authenticity of your collectible.
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  Make a checklist for yourself to review before you buy your stuffed animal. Verify that the stuffed animal meets all of your criteria. Originality, condition, the size and presence of the hang and tush tag are all important elements.

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