Snort - 1995 -- # 4002 --- Ultra Rare Distinctive Indonesian Made ( Not China ) --- Limited Production Most Valuable Dual U.S. / Canadian Tush Tags--- Factory Oddities --- Unique Features --- Multiple Tag Errors --- New --- Iconic Original --- Mwmt Mq NOTE!!! A More Common Chinese Single Tush Tagged Snort is featured at number 8 and selling for $55,250 on Antique Mall's 25 Most Valuable Beanie Babies: Value and Price Guide (txantiquemall.com) With the following Bottom Line about Snort: The Red Bull (formerly Tabasco) had a rocky start following an almost lawsuit from the already existing Hot Sauce brand Tabasco. When Warner changed the name, he also made minor adjustments to the plushie. NOTE!!! Knowing that exclusivity and uniqueness of a limited stock item always attach a premium to its value. And that Beanie Babies with errors can be much more valuable than ones with perfectly printed tags. Without an Existing Identical listing to compare it to: Without an Existing Identical listing to compare it to: According to Microsoft's A.I. The TY Indonesian Dual Tush Tagged Snort is considered highly valuable due to several factors: Limited Production: Beanie Babies made in Indonesia are rarer compared to those made in China, making them more exclusive. Tag Errors Misprints: This Snort has multiple tag errors, which collectors find highly desirable. Dual Tush Tags: It features both U.S. and Canadian tush tags, a unique trait that increases its worth. Concluding: That Beanie Babies with Dual Canadian/ U.S. Tush Tags can be more valuable due to their rarity and the unique labeling requirements they meet. The additional value can vary significantly depending on the specific Beanie Baby and its condition. Generally these Dual -Tagged Beanie Babies can fetch higher prices sometimes 10-50% more value than their Single-Tagged Counterparts Condition: Beanie Babies in mint condition with original tags intact are significantly more valuable. Historical Significance: Snort was originally named "Tabasco" but had to be changed due to a trademark issue with the hot sauce brand. These factors contribute to its rarity and high demand in the collector’s market, driving up demand and prices in the Collector’s Market. And Making this Mint Most Valuable Distinctive Indonesian Dual Tush Tagged Snort with Factory Oddities / Unique Features a Serious Collector’s Item whose Future Selling Price will only continue to Rise. ULTRA RARE Original Owner / Iconic Original / Mint Condition ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Factory Oddities / Unique Features ( Incorrect Stitching Resulting in Offset / Uneven Eyes With The Right Eye being larger and Lower than the Left one, The Nostrils are Slanted on the Nose, Should be Straight Up Down. combined with Mis matching Horns where The Right Horn is Larger than the Left One See Photo # 1 and 2 Above ) ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Distinctive Indonesian Made ( Not China) combined with Limited Production Dual U.S. / Canadian Tush Tags written in English and French ( Very Scarce ) ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Factory Tag / Unique Feature (Alpha Numeric Birth date I.E. An Actual Month Day and Year Spelled out as May 15 1995 Only Used on 1st editions See photo # 3 Above ) ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Crucial Factory Oddity ( Defective 1995 Tush Tag with Pe Pellets. Should be 1995 P.V.C. Pellets. Ty Inc. switched from using PVC pellets to Pe Pellets in 1998 . This change was made to be more environmentally friendly meaning Original Most Valuable PVC Pellets are inside this Investment Quality 1995 Snort See Photos # 6 and # 9 Above ) ULTRA RARE Most Valuable PVC Pellets ( Only used on 1st Editions ) ULTRA RARE Oakbrook misspelled on both tags should be Oak Brook ULTRA RARE No comma between Oakbrook and IL on both tags ULTRA RARE 1995 TY INC., All caps on the Tush Tag ULTRA RARE the comma after INC. on the Tush Tag should not be there REG. NO PA. 1965(KR) Designations on the Tush Tag This Fabulous Mint Most Valuable Iconic Original Limited Production Indonesian Dual Tush Tagged Collectors Item has been stored since the day it was purchased and has never been played with or Mishandled. Investment Quality! And to ensure its increasing Future Selling Price this Ultra Rare Prized Snort comes with both plastic Swing and Tush Tag protectors!