Each year Steiff produce a unique bear which is sold at the Steiff Museum in Germany. I have collected these bears each year from 1999 to 2014. They are in perfect and smoke free condition. There are actually 17 bears as Steiff produced two in 2006. The original cost of each bear was $250 on average. The cost of shipping will depend on the location of the auction winner so I haven't stated that as yet. If shipped they will be individually wrapped in bubble wrap and 17 bears will probably take 3 to 4 NZ Post boxes. If you are a Steiff Bear Collector then this is a great opportunity to gain some very nice bears. I am selling this collection as I am moving to a smaller house.