⚠️ Reality Check: Most Derby NOT Worth Money
Derby is one of the most common Beanie Babies you’ll find. Despite what you might read online (and even the high prices shown below), it’s actually very rare to have a Derby worth money.
All other versions (4th generation and later) will be very common and won’t be worth very much money — no matter what you read online.
🏷️ What Makes Derby Valuable?
The ONLY Derby Beanie Babies worth money will have either:
- 1st Generation Tush Tag (black & white, Korean)
- 2nd Generation Tush Tag (red heart)
💰 Derby Versions By Value
🐴 Fine Mane Version – $750
3rd Generation
1st Generation
March 31, 2017
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Fine mane (thin yarn) with 1st generation tush tag commands highest prices.
🐴 Fine Mane Version – $305
3rd Generation
1st Generation
September 2017
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🐴 German Tags – Coarse Mane – $152
3rd Generation
1st Generation
May 28, 2017
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German language tags with coarse mane (thick yarn).
🐴 Coarse Mane Version – $135
3rd Generation
2nd Generation
October 2021
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Coarse mane (thick yarn) with 2nd generation tush tag (red heart).
🐴 Common Derby (4th-5th Generation) – Not Worth Much 🙁
4th-5th Generation
Yellow Star on Hang Tag
This is the version most people have. Very common, not valuable.
🔍 Fine Mane vs. Coarse Mane
Fine Mane: Thin, wispy yarn (like actual horse hair) — More valuable
Coarse Mane: Thick, chunky yarn — Less valuable
Fine mane versions generally command higher prices, especially with 1st generation tush tags.
Derby with 4th generation hang tag, German address, website info. Yarn mane and tail. Yellow star on tag. Any value?
derby first gen no star tag but tush tag any value
I have a derby that has I believe 4th generation hang and tush tag, but it has the yarn mane and tail like the 3rd generation pictured above. Is there any value to this one?
I have a Derby tag inside says 9-16-95 I believe is 2nd generation? But how do I tell if the tush tag is 2nd,3nd generation?
You can watch this video: https://youtu.be/6gewJNtnejI
We have a 1995 Derby with a fine mane, with a red and white tush tag and made with PE pellets. Unfortunately, we cannot find the hang tag (our young kids, at the time, thought it was great to pull them off). We are totally confused by all the information we are finding and still don’t know if our Derby is worth anything. Can someone please help?
I have a ty beanie baby the name on it is Derby. Its horse with coarse hair, has no hang tag only tush tag, of 1995, pe pellets, says Oakbrook, Illinois, USA. ANYONE KNOW ITS ESTIMATED VALUE? Please leave a reply. Thank you.
Derby with hang tag that says Derby and tush tag that says Iggy. Ever seen that before?
That’s called an oddity beanie. Occasionally one will have another beanie’s tag, or have no tush tag. Oddities are fairly common, but are worth more than standard ones of the same type.
I have a lot of Ty Beanie Babies I have a list made up here that shows the style the name the birth and the barcode number I really want to sell them cuz I need the money I know some of worth a lot of money in summer work just a little money
4th generation swing tag, 5th generation tush tag, with coarse yarn hair isn’t a variation listed here. Would that one be worth anything?
That is what I am having trouble with. Everything is right except the yellow star which is surprising to me. It’s In GREAT condition and nothing is wrong with it and it has everything. So if anyone knows please let me know.
I would like to know as well. I have one.
4th gen or later hang tag derby is common regardless of hair type