How to Order a Custom-Made Teddy Bear
It'll last longer than flowers, and it won't exacerbate anyone's weight anxiety. What is it? A custom-made or custom-accessorized teddy bear, ready when you are and dressed for almost any occasion you can imagine.
Things You'll Need
- Douglas Bear Co. Bears
- Gilman's Teddy Bears
- Kram-beary's Teddy Bears
- Nikki Teddy Bears
- Tara's Teddy Bears
- Teddy Bear Factory Bears
- Vermont Teddy Bears
- Teddy Bear Clothes
Instructions
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Decide on a theme. Do you want a Christmas bear? A farmer bear? A ballerina bear? A fly-fishing bear?
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Think about a budget. If you've considered balloon bouquets, flowers, singing telegrams or any other "celebratory delivery," bears are reasonable - but that doesn't mean they're cheap.
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Choose a manufacturer or supplier. Some, such as Nikki Bears, make individual bears to order. Others, such as the Vermont Bear Company, allow you to choose among a few bears and then dress them to your specifications.
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Decide how you will pay - cash, credit card or check.
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Order the bear. Unless you've chosen a local business, you'll probably be doing this over the Web or the phone.
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Be as specific as you can about size, color, accessories and so forth.
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Ask for clarification on anything you don't understand and don't be afraid to ask for advice. Remember, these folks have to be "beary" professional or they wouldn't be in business.
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Tips & Warnings
If you need the bear for a particular date, make sure to ask about this before you order.
Because of copyright laws, some images and icons are off limits - NFL, NASCAR, and collegiate logos, for example, are all copyrighted. If you're set on one of these, you may be better off with a licensed product.
Don't forget to find out the return/refund policy - just in case.