3rd & 4th Generation are also very rare, especially where the 4th Generation differs with the 5th generation. BEWARE of this feature because you may mistake a Beanie Baby for a TY Attic Treasure.

The slimmer the TY, the more valuable it is. All rare TY beanies have a TY on the swing. Ran into Patti one day while walking Believe me she wouldnt stop talking Listened and listened to her speak That would explain her extra large beak! For more Rare info. As mentioned before, This is TRULY a RARE & RETIRED Vintage 1993. Compiled pricing research from various sites (including Beanie Babies HQ & the Ty website) determines REALISTIC VALUE of these items. See for yourself, check out your collection! Retired meaning pre 1998. Stamping on the inside of tush tags are very common on retired beanie babies. Made with PVC pellets (PE pellets are not what makes it valuable). Red oval stamps 400, 401 or whatever number you have on the inside of the tush tag, ARE NOT RARE! Made in China (If made in Indonesia, it brings up the price even more). Patti was first released in the magenta coloring, making this version the most valuable. Were produced in four different colors, including magenta, fuchsia, maroon, and raspberry. This one has a fourth Generation Ty Tag that has an ” l ” instead of an ” I ” in the Word BEANIE (as shown in 4th & 5th Generation below).

Mint Condition with Mint Tag & tag cover (There are 19 Generations of Ty Tags/ 1st to 4th Generation are the rarest).

This way I provide a price that shows the product that he/she bought is worth more than what he/she paid for. Pricing is based on its rarity and errors as well as condition & quality. It seems that everyone online has the REAL & RETIRED Beanie baby? The TRUTH is, most just see the news and list it at an expensive price without researching & knowing the facts. Rare & Retired Patti the Platypus Beanie Baby.

Patti the platypus