MOOCH # 4224 -- 1998 --- Limited Production Most Valuable-- PE 1st Edition --- Multiple Tag Rarities --- New --- Iconic Original --- MwmtMq Without an Existing Identical listing to compare it to: Know that according to Microsoft's A. I. Ty Mooch, also known as Mooch the Monkey, is a retired Beanie Baby that was released in 1999. Here are a few reasons why it's considered valuable: Rarity: Mooch was only produced for a short period, from January 1, 1999, to December 23, 1999. This limited production run makes it rarer compared to some other Beanie Babies. Popularity: Spider monkeys were a popular theme among Beanie Baby collectors, and Mooch was one of the few spider monkeys produced. Condition: The value of Mooch can vary significantly based on its condition. Beanie Babies in mint condition with original tags and pellets (PE pellets) are more valuable. Tag Errors: Some versions of Mooch have tag errors, which can make them even more collectible and valuable. These factors create a sense of rarity and exclusivity, driving up demand and prices in the collector’s market Makes this Mint ILimited Production Iconic Original 1st Pe Edition Mooch with Multiple Tag Errors a Serious Collectors Item whose Future Selling Price will only continue to Rise! ULTRA RARE Original Owwner / Iconic Original / Mint Condition ULTRA RARE Limited Production Most Valuable Ty Switched from PVC To Pe Pellets in 1998 to be more Environmentally Friendly. With No inside Tush Stamp ( Means 1st MADE before being Mass Produced See photo # 4 Above ) ) ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Mfg.Tag Oddity Critical Gasport Hampshire U.k. Origin Misspelled mispelled should be Gosport Hampshire U.K. ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Ty's Red Heart Logo Visible on the Back of the Tush Tag ( See Photo # 5 Above ) ULTRA RARE No Style number the Swing tag ULTRA RARE 1998 Birth date on the Swing Tag 1999 on the Tush Tag Environ Safe PE Pellets Looped Hologram Tush Tag REG NO PA 1965 (KR ) Designation on the Tush Tag This Fabulous Mint Most valuable Limited Production Iconic Original Collectors item was stored from the day of purchase was NEVER played with or mishandled. And to help ensure its INCREASING Future Selling Price this Ultra Rare Mooch comes with both Swing and Internal Tush tag protectors!