The retirement of Beanie Babies became a critical part of the history of the Ty toys.
In the early-mid 1990s, the retirement of Beanie Babies helped catapult them into some of the hottest collectibles of the decade.
Collectors would eagerly await the next "Newsflash" on the Ty website for the most recent retirement. In the early days, when Ty would retire a Beanie Baby, it would usually drive the price of that particular one up on the secondary market.
Since 2000, the values of Beanie Babies have dropped significantly, and the retirement announcements are not quite as newsworthy. In fact, most Beanie Babies are retired shortly after being produced, and the prices today are modest compared to the frenzy in the 1990s.
These were the typical retirement announcements made on the Ty Website.
I have a lot of them. For sell with tags on them still…
I was wondering if seaweed is worth anything?
Seaweed prices are listed here: http://lovemybeanies.com/beanie-babies-price-guide-letter-s/
I have a fifth gen.osito no number inside tush what’s he worth
I have the original McDonalds Beanie Baby miniatures I have a full collection still in their package I even have the bag they were sold in anyone interested
I have 4 Beanie Babies..One From Canada,USA,Britian,Nd Italy..
I have a TY Beanie Babie that says the name of the babie on the tush tag .and the date on the tag is1999.But the date on the ear tag says March 1 1998 and the bar code on the back of the ear tag says “TY Megenta Blues Clues” and the word “gosport ” is misspelled reading ” Gasport ” The Name Of This Beanie Babie Is EWEY and the pellets are P.E. is this Beanie Worth Anything ??? Or am I just hopeing that it is Please if anyone knows please let me know Thank You ……
Hello! Ewey the Lamb Beanie Babies tend to sell for about $1-$3 online.
I have the peace beanie 1996… Is it worth anything?
Peach bears are fairly common and can be had for around $3 typically.
I have two Limited Edition Purple Beanie Baby Bear in plastic case with accessories NEVER OPENED are they worth anything?
Most Princess bears typically sell in the $1-$10 range.
I have the Glory and Britannia bears still in their original packaging and I can’t seem to find values for them anywhere.
I have a beanie baby. Named lucky the lady bug. Is she worth anything? I also have more willing to sell them.. But not sure of the prices?
Lucky Beanie Babies only have significant value if they have a 1st Generation Tush Tag: http://lovemybeanies.com/1st-generation-beanie-babies-tush-tag/
I have a 4th generation heart tag retired Snort with pvc pellets. Tag and baby is in excellent shape. I see on Ebay from $15 to a couple thousand dollars. What do I have?
4th Generation Snort’s have very little value. If you are able to get $15 for it I’d take it.
I have 198 beanie babies all the original with tags all retried from 1993 – 1999
in mint condition. i am looking for a site or person of interest to sell them all to.
Can you send me info on a site or a email that would be interested , to make a sale.
my email is tcguzzo@aol.com Please put beanies in subject box. thank you Terri!!!
I have “Sizzle” a red bear from 2001 and “Clover” the bear ,also from 2001 . They are both in excellent condition with tags. Are they wort anything?
I just found at a antique store about 15-20 mint condition. 1993 1996 Ty original beanie babies with hang tag protectors like A 1996 mint condition scoop with him tag and protector also a 1993 mint condition chocolate with tag and protector and
More I have no idea what to list these for and I would love help to get the info I need. Thanks
I have a limited edition clubby ii in a platinum membership case never opened is he worth anything??
I have the end bear is he worth something
Have a lot of beanie babies with tags still on them with plastic on the tags..excellent conditiona
Have a lot of beanie babies with tags on them in plastic..also plastic containers
i have Radar with the white Tush tag and made in Korea and first generation hart tag, any idea on the value ?
I have a lot of beanies and some with errors on tags
I have several beanies and some are from the original 9, however, what I need to know is how do I know if they are a 1st, 2nd, 3rd or 4th generation???
Hello! Here are some pictures and examples of 1-4th Generation Hang Tags: http://lovemybeanies.com/beanie-babies-hang-tag-generations-1-4/
Dawn,
You can tell by looking on the web and looking at the generation of tags. I have the 3rd and 4th.
Beanie Expertation
I have a retired gobbles beanie baby..is he worth anything?
Gobbles Beanies don’t have much value, maybe $1-$5, probably closer to $5 around Thanksgiving 🙂
Love,
All Beanies are special…
I have a Valentino #4058..both tags, mint condition..Can you please tell me what it is worth?
Also have Valentina born 1998
Hello. Here is information on the Valentino Bears: http://lovemybeanies.com/valentino-beanie-babies-price-guide/
I have a collection of beanie baby’s that I started in October, 1993 and continued until ty retired all babies in the year 2000. All of my beanies are in mint condition , all tush tags and hang tags are just like the day I bought them. Is that here anyone who can tell me what my collection is worth
I have a princess Diana beanie in excellent condition with tag and tag cover any idea what it’s worth?
I have a princess Diana beanie in excellent condition with tag and tag cover any idea what it’s worth? Also have Erin same condition
I have a large royal blue elephant beanie baby. Does it have the same value as the smaller version royal blue elephant?
I have 79 beanie babies in mint condition. 1993 on.
I have 79 beanie babies in mint condition. 1993 on. wish to sell.
Thank you “Love My Beanies” for all of the wonderful information you provide about Beanie Babies. I would like to suggest though, NOT complain, just make a suggestion. I noticed on some of your replies, you state that certain beanies have absolutely NO value. Zero. Nothing. If a beanie has sold, it has value. To me, it seems that making that statement may be as harmful as the articles incorrectly placing a $75,000 value on Princess. I know nothing about Beanies, that’s why I am here, to learn. And you certainly know more than anyone I’ve found on-line. A princess beanie just sold for $30,000 on Ebay. That is absurd, but true. But they only found a buyer willing to pay that ridiculous amount because “someone”, somewhere, stated it was worth that much. I feel sorry for both parties. Please don’t take this wrong….but do you see what I am saying?
Hi, is it possible to send you photos/a list of beanie babies to see what their value is? Would appreciate any insight or appraisal!
I have a Princess bear that is for sure one of the original 12 that were shipped to the stores. The owner kept 11 and gave me one for Christmas. It really is one. Is it worth anything if I get it certified? Thanks in advance.