SEAWEED # 4080 --- 1996 --- Ultra Rare Limited Production Most Valuable INDONESIAN Made ( Not China ) --- Dual U.S.Factory / Canadian Tush Tags written in English and French ( Very Scarce ) --- Mfg.Oddities / Unique Features --- Multiple Tag Errors --- New --- Iconic Original --- Mwmt - Mq A More Common Single Tush Tagged Seaweed is featured at # 7 for up to $42,000 based on its rarities 0n The 20 Most Expensive Beanie Babies in the World (moneyinc.com) With the following Bottom Line: Seaweed the Beanie Baby is an adorable little guy that could be worth a lot today. The original cuddly brown sea animal debuted in 1996 at the beginning of the Beanie Baby craze. 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: Know that according to Microsoft's A.I. The Ty Beanie Baby “Seaweed the Otter” is considered valuable for several reasons: Rarity and Retirement: “Seaweed” was released on January 7, 1996, and retired on September 19, 1998. The limited production period makes it a rare find, especially in mint condition. Tag Errors: Some versions of “Seaweed” have tag errors, which can significantly increase their value. Collectors often seek out these unique variations Condition: The value of a Beanie Baby can be greatly influenced by its condition. Those with original tags and in mint condition are more valuable Nostalgia and Collectability: Beanie Babies were a major craze in the 1990s, and many people who collected them as children are now willing to pay a premium to complete their collections3. Market Demand: The value of Beanie Babies, including “Seaweed,” can fluctuate based on market demand. Some collectors are willing to pay high prices for specific Beanie Babies to complete their collections. 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 Made, U.S. / Canadian Tush Tagged Seaweed, with a Unique Feature, Mfg. Oddity and Multiple Tag Rarities a Serious Collectors Item whose Future Selling Price will only continue to rise! ULTRA RARE Original Owner / Iconic Original / Mint Condition ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Country of Origin Made In Indonesia Not China ( EXTREMELY Scarce ) ULTRA RARE Most Valuable, Limited Production Dual U.S . Factory / Canadian Tush Tags written in English and French ( Very Scarce ) ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Mfg.Oddities / Unique Features ( Incorrect Stitching resulting in Offset / Uneven Eyes with the Right Eye being Higher Than the Left One combined with an Offset Crooked Nose See Photo # 2 Above ) ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Alpha Numeric Birthdate ( Actual Month, Day, and Year spelled out Margh 19 1996 Only used on 1st Editions See Photo # 3 Above ) ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Mfg. Error 1996 Birthdate on Swing tag 1995 on Tush tag ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Mfg. Tag Oddity ( Defective 1995 Pe Pellets Tush Tag. Should be 1996 PVC Pellets ( Ty Inc. switched from using PVC pellets to PE pellets in Beanie Babies in 1998 This change was made to be more environmentally friendly ( No stamp or number inside the Tush Tag, which are never used with PVC Pellets, means Most Valuable PVC Pellets are still inside this Investment Quality 1996 Seaweed See Photo # 9 Above ) ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Farem Hants PO515 5TX U.K. Origin ( See Photo # 4 Above ) ULTRA RARE No Style # on the inside of the Swing Tag ULTRA RARE Oakbrook misspelled on both tags should be Oak Brook ULTRA RARE TY INC 1995., on the U.S. Tush Tag All Caps ULTRA RARE The comma after INC., on the U.S. Tush Tag should not be there The Tush Tag has both REG NO PA 1965 (KR) Designations on the U.S. Tush Tag This Fabulous Mint Most Valuable Iconic Original Limited Production Indonesian Dual Tush Tagged Collectors item was stored from the day of purchase was NEVER played with or mishandled. Investment Quality! And to help ensure its INCREASING Future Selling Price this Prized Ultra Rare Seaweed comes with both plastic Swing and Tush tag protectors!