Why You Shouldn't Buy Beanie Babies

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Whether you see them at a garage sale, swap meet or retail store, Beanie Babies shouldn't be purchased for the simple reason that they do not retain any value because there are so many of them out there. Learn more about what items do and do not retain value in this free video series.

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Why You Shouldn't Buy Beanie Babies
Remember these? Cute little beanie babies. Remember when people used to line up to get the next release. That guy was genius because he only made so many and little did we know he made zillions. So these things are another thing to avoid. You will find them everywhere. On garage sale tables, lawns and garage sale laundry baskets. But these you do not want to buy. They come in many shapes and sizes. They come as Micky mouse, as McDonald's toys, they come everywhere. I remember, they have a Princess Di commemorative. Yes, excuse me, I don't want to hurt the beanie, but there are so many out there and you think they're cute, cute, cute, cute they're not worth anything. Beanie baby bye bye. They are boring and there are too darn many of them out there. Remember when you used to pay $20-$30 Guess how much this one is worth now? You'd be lucky to get a dollar for him at a garage sale. Maybe even a quarter. So if you see a basket of Beanies, don't do it. Beanie babies are bye bye.

About the Expert

Expert: Jan Braunstein owns and operates the Antique Avenue antiques store in Pomona, California. Her mother also owned an antiques store. She is a certified antique appraiser. Read More