von691 Posted July 19, 2005 Share Posted July 19, 2005 I was wondering if you could use bears that were not new? Since they are being put in wax and won't be played with. I can get they at the consignment stores and local GW. for almost nothing. Would there be a contamination problem? I wouldn't use dirty ones but alot of times they have ones with the tags from stores and such. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarbaraC Posted July 19, 2005 Share Posted July 19, 2005 Sure you can use them just make sure They do not have dirty spots on them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
von691 Posted July 19, 2005 Author Share Posted July 19, 2005 I have used they more for my family but wasn;t sure about selling them. Since they are cheaper I would be able to keep my prices down on them and still make out ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dzeyez Posted July 19, 2005 Share Posted July 19, 2005 I would say yes, but if your selling them I would spray with a disinfectant first just as a precaution. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorrie Posted July 19, 2005 Share Posted July 19, 2005 Also check them over really well for small tears or if the seems are letting loose. One problem you may have with not having a supplier for them is if someone wants a bear in a different scent. You may not have another one. Just something to think about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
von691 Posted July 19, 2005 Author Share Posted July 19, 2005 Thanks, I have thought of that too and thought I would put that very seldom would 2 bears be alike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted July 19, 2005 Share Posted July 19, 2005 I'd just make sure that what you use is clean and in good shape. If you're selling them, you can always call them special edition and not have to worry about making bear look alikes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetcheeks Posted July 20, 2005 Share Posted July 20, 2005 [FONT=Palatino Linotype]I had a question about the bears. I thought we could not make them anymore due to issues of someone saying they own the idea? I have a craft fair at the hospital i work in and i would love to make some. NO one around here (springfield missouri) really knows what they are and are excited about them and seeing some. But i dont want to make them then get sued or something lol Any help on this would be great!! ~Kim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatinDucky Posted July 20, 2005 Share Posted July 20, 2005 I can't count how many times I've tried to refer smeone to an old post, only to remember they're not here, and my links no longer work It took me a while to find this but maybe it'll help you. It was posted here too (old board) by someone.... Hi,My Name is Dale Cornett, Owner of the Wax Dipped Teddy Bear Factory located in Groveport Ohio, and Founder of the website www.WaxDippedTeddyBears.comI am also the central and southern Ohio distributor for EcoSoya brand premium Soy Wax.All this hype over Ozarks so called "Patent" on the entire realm of wax dipping anything makes me laugh! Not only have they NOT contacted me, the largest dipper in the USA, they won't return my emails either.You can patent ANYTHING you want to patent in the USA, as long as you want to pay the fees, even tomatoes soup, but try to make Campells stop making it and see how far your "Patent" goes in court.I would like to hear from Ozark, and WELCOME them to enforce their "Patent" on ME! Wax dipping has been around for well over 20 years at the local craft shows in the USA, my wife had a wax dipped bear years before I met her in 1990 and that is what we modeled OUR "SSC Wax Dipping Bears" after. Why do you think ozark calls theirs "Critters"?Type in www.ORIGINALwaxdippedteddybears.com and see who's site comes up.Dip on America, and don't let ozark bully you. They may very well have a patent on THEIR stuff and THEIR process, and can make you be licenced to sell THEIR stuff, but they cannot stop you from doing what your doing with anything else.A REAL, ENFORCABLE patent on this(wax dipping plush)is not possible as you would have to PROVE that YOU, and ONLY YOU came up with this idea, and that EVERYONE ELSE has STOLEN this idea from you, step for step from melt to sell.And THAT'S impossible.And one more question you could ask yourself, if ozark has all the rights to this process, why is it that I am the ONLY manufacturer of "100% Cotton Wax Dipping Bears" made to be dipped in hot wax and be used as an air freshener? The "Critters" I see on their website are the same polyfiber and beanie filled plush you can buy in any wholesale club. And they don't even look all that good either.I hope this puts some of your Dipping fears to rest!Happy Dippin!Dale CornettWaxDippedBears@aol.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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