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Braille TeddiesI have a bear made by Elize Fouche of African Bear Company and he's got a laminated tag hanging around his neck with his name and all the details, such as when he was made, when I got him, and that sort of thing. I'm pretty new to artist bears, but usually on my regular bears, the tags come off as soon as I figure out whether they're collector bears. I've heard that you should keep the tags on collector bears, but I'm afraid it's going to fall off or get bent because I sleep with him and hold him a lot. One of my other artist bears had a tag that was like a little booklet with her and I put it in a drawer so it would be safe. Should I do that for this bear? What do you suggest?
The Littlest ThistleI leave sewn in labels, but loose ones are removed and stored carefully away on mine, they do get in the way of a good hug!
I agree with Katy. Hang tags usually go in an envelope or plastic bag and get stored away. (I have one place where I keep all of them.)
Becky
Braille TeddiesGlad to hear that. The tag just came off and the bear and I both sighed with relief.
I always take the tag off straight away and keep it somewhere safe. I believe that the bear won't feel properly at home until they have their tag off! :c :crackup: :crackup: :crackup: rackup:
Braille TeddiesI slept with Red last night and it was a lot more comfortable with the tag gone.
I agree...I think I have a tag phobia! All my tags come right off. I don't think the bear feels like you are going to keep him unless the tag comes off. They can be stored in a folder with plastic pockets for future refrence.
Boechout, AntwerpI don't think the bear feels like you are going to keep him unless the tag comes off. They can be stored in a folder with plastic pockets for future refrence.
I agree totally, Jessie, tags should come off at once (unless they are sewn in of course). I also store them, together with all the documentation I have about the artist who made the bear, adoption fee, etc... in a A4 map with plastic pockets, neatly organized by date of adoption.
Moreover I keep a spreadsheet of all my adopted bears with the date of adoption, shop or website where it was bought, price, limited edition, etc.... Well that might be a bit difficult for you; as long as you know where you can find all the tags and adoption information about the bear.
In case you didn't know: I am bit crazy (when it comes to teddy bears 
otherwise I am reasonably normal, though opinions vary on that subject :crackup: ).
Hugs, :hug:
Peter & the bears
Peter ~ you are a man after my own heart! Gotta love spreadsheets!!!! 
Posts: 2,203If you cuddle him, I would store the tag somewhere safe. I cuddle some of my bears at times but some bears don't seem to be the cuddle type.
