1997 called, and it may be looking to buy your Beanie Babies. Although the secondary market for the beloved plush toys is far from its stratospheric peak over 20 years ago, many sellers still make a comfortable payday from their old collections.
It has been a generation since the big Beanie Baby bubble burst back in the late 90s. In what many have called one of the first true internet sensations, the mania that once surrounded these toys seems unfathomable today.
Tips for Getting The Best Deals on Your Beanie Babie
The market for buying and selling Beanie Babies has shown some renewed signs of life in the last couple of years, but that doesn’t mean anyone can step in and immediately make a fortune.
There’s more to the value of your Beanie than its name or what some appraisal guide tells you. Like any other collectible, the rarity and condition of what you’re selling matter extensively.
One thing that the current Beanie Baby market of today has in common with the original frenzy is media outlets and shady appraisers promising baffling resale values.