Giant pandas have been on the endangered species list since the mid 1980s, but in this collector's home, pandas will never be extinct. Jocelyn Green's lifelong love of panda bears is reflected in her incredible collection of more than 2,000 pieces.
Her husband, Sean Hyatt, is very supportive of her hobby, though she does have a few restrictions in their apartment with panda-free zones. She has loved pandas for as long as she can remember, and her dream was to be able to touch a real-life one. Hyatt helped her achieve that on a trip to China.
Here are some quick tips on how to start your own collection:
- If you like stuffed panda bears, look for Olaf and Omar. These exclusive pandas from the Boyds Company can be worth about $40 each. Also, be on the lookout for "Peking," the retired 1993 Beanie Baby panda, he can go for $100 to $400, depending on condition.
- Gold or silver commemorative panda coins from China are often made in limited numbers and can be valuable. A one-ounce gold panda coin from 1986 is worth more than $400 dollars.
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