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[colliemom4]

I still have several. I was just looking at them as I went through a few Fall items recently.

[colliegirls]

I purchased so many Boyd's Bears and Dolls when my daughter was little. Sadly, they are all in bags in her closet now. I thought they went into Hibernation long ago.

[mewsmomtoo]

I also have more than my share of Boyd's Bears Mine are mostly Christmas Bears with those beautiful costumes along with some odds and ends - a farmer bear who came with a wheelbarrow that has little bears in veggie costumes, one that honored the 100th anniversary of the teddy bear and a couple that have a vintage appearance. I even have a Boyds duck who came with a yellow raincoat and hat, plus boots. I have tried to get rid of it, but it is just so darn cute I can't.

Luckily, I love all my bears and I am not sorry I bought them - they weren't cheap, but I bought them purely for my enjoyment and I do enjoy them (and my duck!).

I am sorry they are going into hibernation, but it is not a big surprise. There is very little money for these kinds of frivolous things anymore. I'm so glad I got mine when I didFor

ETA Forgot to say"thank you Traveler" for posting this. Every once in a while I would check to see if they are still in business and was always a little surprised that they were, but I probably haven't checked in over a year.

[luvboyds]

This is so sad. I love my bears and that is why I have my name here as luvboyds. Granted they can be overwhelming but they are so cute and they always make me smile.

[wildcat fan]

I was just getting started with a bear collection when Boyd's stopped coming to QVC. I still enjoy looking at them and get them out of the display case every now and then. I was sorry to see the collection come to an end. They were making so many different styles that I wonder if they could have made it if they had cut back on the variety.

[shamalamadingdong4]

Sorry to read that. I have a few bunnies that I bought years ago. I also didn't buy them to make money but because I liked them. Things that are mass produced like Boyd's, a Beanie Babies or Cabbage Patch Kids don't really hold their value. There are just too many of them floating around. Better to collect diamonds or gold bars. )

[Mistreatedbycs]

On 8/15/2014 Hooty said:

I have so much of their stuff taking up room in my closet! You can't even get rid of them on Ebay! I really need to get rid of them, I can use the room!

You too?

My collection won't fit in a closet, it's just incredible how many I bought plus turning them over and looking for all 1st editions. Both resin and plush but I did enjoy them for all those years and really liked watching Mary Beth and Gary together....Gary used to say" how do we do it?" VOLUME....too funny.

[Moonchilde]

On 8/15/2014 pebblebrook said:

That's sad. I haven't bought a Boyds bear in many years, but those shows were my all-time favorite ones.

Same here. I have a few, both plush and figurines, and loved the whole line. I even suggested Boyd's in the "What should QVC bring back" thread. I had no idea they were facing hard times.

[Brigitta]

I gave many of mine to the Toy Workshop at my church. Many children who have next to nothing love to get these bears. Maybe some of you could consider finding a shelter or toy distribution center (at Christmas time) to donate them to.

[RetRN]

I have 6 Boyd's bears that I truly enjoy. 3 come out each spring for decorating and the other 3 come out in fall. Will be switching them on Sept. 2 when I start my fall decorating. I definitely will not be trying to get rid of them.