Slippery --- 1998 --- No Style Number --- Ultra Rare Distinctive Limited Production Most Valuable Dual U.S. / Canadian Tush Tags written in English and French ( Very Scarce )--- Factory Oddities / Unique Features --- Multiple Tag Errors --- New --- Iconic Original --- MwmtMq 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: According to Microsoft's A.I. Ty Slippery, also known as Slippery the Seal, is a Beanie Baby that holds significant value among collectors due to several factors: Rarity: Slippery was retired relatively quickly, making it less common than other Beanie Babies. Tag Errors Unique Features: Some versions have manufacturing oddities, such as incorrect stitching, offset eyes, and uneven whiskers, which increase their desirability. Dual Tush Tags: The presence of both U.S. and Canadian tush tags written in English and French is a rare feature that enhances its value. Limited Production: Slippery was produced in limited quantities, making it a sought-after collector’s item. Investment Potential: Some listings price Slippery as high as $5,000 due to its rarity and pristine condition. Collectors often seek Beanie Babies with unique errors and rare tag combinations, which can significantly boost their worth. If you have one in mint condition, it could be a valuable addition to your collection! These factors create a sense of rarity and exclusivity, driving up demand and prices in the collector’s market. Making this Mint Iconic Original Distinctive Limited Production Most Valuable Dual U.S. /Canadian Tush Tagged PVC 1st Edition Slippery with Factory Oddities / Unique Features and Multiple Tag Oddities a Serious Collectors Item whose Future Selling Price will only continue to rise! • Original Owner / Iconic Original / Mint Condition ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Distinctive Limited Production Dual U.S. / Canadian Tush Tags written in English and French ( Very Scarce ) ULTRA RARE Mosst valuable Factory Oddities / Unique Features ( Incorrect Stitching resulting in Offset / Uneven Eyes / Eye Brows with the Left Eye / Brow Being Higher than the Right ones combined with an Offset Crooked Nose and Uneven Whiskers See Photo # 2 Above ) ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Crucial Factory Origin Oddity ( Gasport Hampshire U.K Origin misspelled should be Gosport Hampshire U.K. See Photo # 3 above ) ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Factory Tag Oddity ( Alpha Numeric Birthdate. An actual Month Day and Year Listed January 17 1998 Used only on 1st Editions See Photo # 3 Above ) ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Factory Tag Oddity / Unique Feature TY's Red Heart logo's Image is Clearly Visible on the back of the U.S. Tush Tag ( see photo # 5 above ) ULTRA RARE No Style # on the Swing Tag ULTRA RARE Xtra space between fell and the ! in the poem on the Swing Tag ULTRA RARE Oakbrook misspelled on both tags should be Oak Brook ULTRA RARE 1998 Birth Date on Swing tag 1999 on the Tush Tag ULTRA RARE TY 1999 INC., All Caps on Tush Tag ULTRA RARE The comma after INC., on the U.S. Tush Tag should not be there Environ Safe Pe Pellets REG NO PA 1965 (KR) Designations on the Tush Tag This Mint Most Valuable Iconic Original Limited Production Dual Tush Tagged Fabulous 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 Prized Slippery comes with both plastic Swing and Internal Tush tag protectors!