Press Release February 2006
Ogden, Utah February 1, 2006 - Before you spend any more time and money marketing your bears on eBay, check out the new Teddy Patch! The Teddy Patch is destined to become collectors’ #1 trusted online auction source for the very best teddy bear products at deal prices!
The phenomenal success of online auction leader eBay has led to a demand for more consumer specific auction sites. The Teddy Patch is able to focus its specific target audience and caters to arctophiles and artists world-wide. Its members are part of an exclusive group where they receive less competition and are safer from fraud. Because of our exclusive focus, fewer items are featured to a targeted client base where a higher percentage of items will sell – and sell for a premium.
No newcomer to the teddy bear world, owner Luralee Wheatley has over 10 years of marketing experience and is a teddy bear artist herself. She purchased The Teddy Patch in November 2005 and has just completed a major upgrade of the original software. The site is more user friendly and Luralee has added new options for increased artist exposure as well as preferred customer rates for members who maintain certain listing levels.According to Luralee: “I’d been looking for an affordable, focused, auction-based internet site through which to buy and sell bears. When I learned The Teddy Patch was for sale, I knew I had found what I was looking for. I believe the site has great potential and I intend to focus my efforts towards making it a first-class alternative to my big name competition!”
The Teddy Patch pricing structure is simple and affordable. Unlike some other sites that charge 30% or more, The Teddy Patch a small, reasonable free for basic listings and affordably priced optional extras to enhance your listings are available. Membership is also free.
If you are an artist looking for an inexpensive and effective way to market your creations, The Teddy Patch is the place for you!

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