According to various sources, the rarest Beanie Baby is a matter of debate and depends on factors such as condition, tags, and other features. Here are some of the rarest Beanie Babies and their estimated values:
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Derby with Fine Mane: This version of the Derby Beanie Baby is considered the rarest of all versions and one of the rarest versions of all Beanie Babies. It was retired in the same year of its release in 1995 and is called a fine mane because the original fine-mane version used 20 strands of fine yarn. One in fantastic quality sold for $350 on eBay.
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Old Face Magenta Teddy: This brown-colored Teddy with the old face is considered the rarest. Only a few hundred were made, and they were quickly replaced with a newer version. A mint condition one sold for $400 on eBay.
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Red Ribbon Violet Employee Teddy: Only 150 of the 300 bears were given a red ribbon, making this one of the rarest Beanie Babies in the world. One "museum quality" bear sold for $710 after 50 bids in May 2021.
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Peace Pastel Prototype: This Beanie Baby, which was authenticated by Beckys True Blue Beans, is an "ultra rare" prototype used to make the Pastel Peace beanie. The listing says there is "only one like it," and someone scooped it up for $800 in April 2021.
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Blackie: According to the Beanie Babies Price Guide, a mint condition first-generation Blackie is the most difficult to find out of all the first-generation Beanies. One sold for $1,425 after seven bidders duked it out over 53 bids.
Its worth noting that some of the most valuable Beanie Babies are limited edition and rare, and many of them are bears. The better the condition your Beanie Babies are in, the more likely they are to be worth money. However, the market for Beanie Babies is niche, and the demand for them varies. While some avid collectors and nostalgia chasers may be willing to pay high prices for rare Beanie Babies, others may not.
