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How to Liquidate Your Beanie Baby Collection

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If you were swept up in the collecting craze of the 1990s, chances are you've got a few drawers heaped with bean-filled plush toys. Here's how you can reclaim that storage space.

Difficulty: Challenging
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  1. Step 1

    Check the tag. If it doesn't say Ty, forget it. Ty made the original Beanie Babies. Look for the words first generation; these toys have the most value. Also, the value goes up for those sporting a clear plastic tag protector.

  2. Step 2

    Don't let toy price guides fool you. They will list some Beanie Babies for hundreds of dollars, but finding someone willing to pay that much is almost impossible now that the craze is over.

  3. Step 3

    Browse the Internet for your best chance of finding a Beanie Baby lover who's trying to round out a collection. Otherwise, find a flea market seller who will give you a few dollars apiece for the items in your collection.

  4. Step 4

    Give the toys to a local hospital or children's shelter. The pleasure you'll get from watching kids enjoy the toys is reward enough.

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on 11/9/2009 need to sell colection asap rare and in mint condition contact henry mathews at 239-297-3692

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on 11/9/2009 need to sale beenie babies asap some still in case contact me at 239-297-3692

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on 3/5/2009 I needed some help on finding out what mine are worth. I stil have some in the boxes. Please help!

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on 3/5/2009 I needed some help on finding out what mine are worth. I stil have some in the boxes. Please help!

chandellet said

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on 3/5/2009 I needed some help on finding out what mine are worth. I stil have some in the boxes. Please help!

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