How Much Beanie Babies Were Predicted To Be Worth Vs. How Much They’re Really Worth

After the Great Beanie Baby Bubble Burst of 1999, Beanie investors were left with nothing. This is their story.

The 1998 edition Scholastic Beanie Baby Handbook listed the original price of Beanie Babies when they were first released, how much they sold for in 1998 and their estimated price for 2008.

The 1998 edition Scholastic Beanie Baby Handbook listed the original price of Beanie Babies when they were first released, how much they sold for in 1998 and their estimated price for 2008.

Alan Scherstuhl

Basically, if you can afford to do this, simply putting away five or ten of each and every new Beanie Baby in super mint condition isn't a bad idea.

Via: pitch.com

Stripes the Dark Tiger was estimated to worth $1,000 in 2008.

Stripes the Dark Tiger was estimated to worth $1,000 in 2008.

Alan Scherstuhl  /  via: pitch.com

But today you can get it for $9.95.

But today you can get it for $9.95.

Via: ebay.com


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