Ty Collectibles Pricing Guide

A Ty Collectibles pricing guide can be helpful whether you are a new or experienced collector. By knowing the present day values of the various Ty collectibles you can buy or sell with confidence.

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There are a number of factors that determine the value of a collectible. It can be difficult to know exactly how much your item is worth because of all the variables. For example, a Christmas themed collectible will probably sell for much more at Christmas time than it will in February. It is more difficult to figure the value on collectible toys because they have often been played with.

Some of the other things that determine value are:

• The condition of the item makes a huge difference in the value of your collectibles. Items that are like new and still in the box will sell for far more than an item that has been played with.
• The desirability of the item in your area can determine the value in that area. Some items that are hugely popular in some areas of the country are less popular in others. If you see that your collectible is worth $200.00 in the Collectibles Guide but see it selling locally for $25.00, you may want to use an online auction service like eBay to reach a better audience.
• The rarity of the item is a factor. If a collectible bear was issued in a limited number it will be more expensive than a bear that has been issued in an unlimited number.

Because of these factors, and the fact that the value of collectibles can vary from season to season and year to year, you should look at the Ty Collectibles pricing guide as just a rough estimate of what your item is worth. Always check eBay and other Internet resources to get the best idea of the value.

There are no books published that are exclusively about Ty collectibles. There are, however, several collectibles guides which include the prices for Ty collectibles. If you buy a price guide, be sure to check the publishing date. Anything that is more than a year old is likely to be quite out of date and useless. Remember that the market changes more rapidly on collectibles than almost anything else.

The best, current Ty Collectibles pricing guide is found in Warman's Bean Plush Field Guide: Values and Identification by Dan Brownell (2008). This book is full of many different plush collectibles and has up to date information for each. 1,200 images will help you to identify your collectible and information about hang tags and more is given.

Using eBay as a source is a great way to see what collectibles are currently selling for. In autumn, 2008 the following items sold for the prices given.

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• Coral Casino Ty Beanie Baby in mint condition -$1,200.00
• Ty Beanie Baby Billionaire - $495.00
• Ty Old Face Brown Teddy - $462.99
• Authenticated Flash Korea Beanie Baby Shark - $425.00
• Ty Cranberry Teddy - $325.00
• Ty Tie Dyed Lizzy - 219.99
• Old Face Magenta Teddy - $199.00
• Maple Pride - $169.59
• Authenticated Ponder Frog - $165.00
• Flutter Beanie Baby Butterfly - $135.00
• Dusty Chicago Cubs - $105.88
• No Spot Ty Beanie Baby - $83.00
• Ty Mastercard Seventh Anniversary Bear - $71.00
• New Face Violet Bear - $70.00
• Peace Ty Beanie with Tag - $61.00
• 1995 Ty Beanie Baby, Caw the Crow – $62.01
• Steg, Authentic Ty Beanie – $57.56
• Ronald McDonald Collectible Ty Beanie - $54.95
• Happy Hippo - $52.88
• Ty Beanie Baby, Bumble - $38.04
• Red Digger, Crab - $29.88
• Ty Loch Ness Monster - $27.99
• Gobbles the Turkey, Ty Beanie Baby - $24.99
• Ty Bonsai the Chimpanzee, Beanie Baby & Buddy Set - $22.95
• Ty Valentino Beanie Baby Astronaut Commemorative #1 - $20.50
• Collectible TY Beanie Kid Shenanigan - $2.99

Ty Collectible pricing guides are not very practical because they would need to be updated almost monthly. Keep up with the market by checking the various collectibles auctions and dealers online.

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While there are many Ty collectibles that have sold for high prices, there are many more that don’t sell at all. If you are selling, be sure to do an Internet search for your item and compare several auction prices to come up with a good price. If you are collecting, the best advice is to buy what you love and can afford. Most of all, collect them because you enjoy them.

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