Beanie Babies

Do you recall the Beanie Baby mania of the 1990s? Those tiny plastic pellet-stuffed toys were more expensive than gold and diamonds for some reason. Kids who collected Beanie Babies were guaranteed a significant return on their investment when they grew up. Ty even sold plastic tag guards to guarantee that our little cash cows stayed safe throughout our upbringing.

As a result, in the late 1990s, people began collecting them in droves, primarily because they made excellent toys and had a high resale value. Of course, the Beanie Baby industry plummeted hard. The bubble burst in 1999, seemingly overnight, rendering most stuffed animals worthless. So, how valuable are Beanie Babies nowadays? Yes, there is a demand for them. The most valuable Beanies are worth thousands of dollars.