Snort - 1995 -- # 4002 --- Rare Tag Combo Limited Production Most Valuable Dual U.S. / Canadian Tush Tags---Indonesian Made ( Not China ) --- Pe Mfg.Oddity --- 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. “While original Tabasco has red hooves, Snort’s hooves are white. So, even though the update would fetch you a little over $55,000, finding the original Tabasco can earn you way more.” NOTE!!! Without an Existing Identical listing to compare it to: Know that according to Microsoft's Bing Chat AI The Value of Ty Snort's, like other Beanie Babies, is influenced by several factors: Rarity: Limited production runs or early retirement of certain Babies make them rare and highly sought after. Condition: Mint condition, with original tags intact and no signs of wear, significantly increases value. Errors: Manufacturing errors, such as misspelled tags or incorrect stitching, can make a Snort Baby more valuable to collectors. Popularity: Certain characters or designs that resonate more with collectors can drive up demand and value. Historical Significance: Some Beanie Babies are tied to specific events or causes, like the Princess Diana Bear, which adds to their allure Country of Origin China ( Most Common ) Vs. Indonesia and Korea Concluding that Beanie Babies with dual Canadian/ US 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. ” These factors create a sense of rarity and exclusivity, driving up demand and prices in the Collector’s Market. Making this Mint Most Valuable Iconic Original Limited Production Indonesian Dual Tush Tagged Snort with a Rare Tag Combo 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 Unique Features The Nostrils are Slanted on the Nose, Should be Straight Up Down. Uneven Eyes The Right Eye is larger and Lower than the Left one, and Mis matching Horns The Right Horn is Larger than the Left One See Photo # 1 and 2 Above ) ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Made In Indonesia ( Not China See Photo # 3 Above ) ULTRA RARE Tag Combo Dual U.S. / Canadian Tush Tags written in English and French ( Very Scarce ) ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Alpha Numeric Birth date ( 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 PE Mfg.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 ( No Stamp or number on the Inside of the U.S. Tush Tag means Original Most Valuable PVC Pellets are being used on this Prized 1995 Snort See Photos # 6 and # 9 Above ) ULTRA RARE Most Valuable P.V.C. 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!