MAPLE # 4600 --- 1996 --- Ultra Rare Distinctive Limited Production Most Valuable Dual U.S. / Canadian Tush Tags printed in English and French ( Very Scarce ) --- Factoriy Oddities / Unique Features ---PVC 1st Edition --- Multiple Tag Errors --- NEW --- Iconic Original ---MWMT--- MQ NOTE! A More Common Single Tush Tagged Maple is Featured at # 30 and selling for $5,500.00 on the 125 most valuable beanie babies with the following Bottom Line: "Maple is, unsurprisingly, a Canadian Beanie Baby". He was the first bear made exclusively for a country other than the United States, released on Jan. 1, 1997. He was retired 1.5 years later. The white teddy has a Canadian flag proudly displayed on his chest and a matching red ribbon around his neck." Without an Existing Identical listing to compare it to: Know that according to Microsoft's Bing Chat AI The Ty Maple Beanie Baby with dual tush tags is considered highly valuable due to several factors: Exclusivity: Maple was the first Beanie Baby made exclusively for a country other than the United States, released only in Canada. Errors: Some Maple bears have rare errors on their tags, such as incorrect dates or misspellings, which increase their value. Retirement: Maple was retired in 1999, making it a limited edition. Condition: The value can vary greatly depending on the condition of the bear and its tags. Mint condition with tags intact is highly sought after. Dual Tush Tags: The dual U.S./Canadian tush tags add to its rarity and uniqueness.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. Some listings show prices ranging from $5,000 to $10,000 for ultra-rare versions Making this Mint Most Valuable Distinctive Iconic Original Limited Production PVC 1st Edition Dual U.S. / Canadian Tush Tagged Maple with Factory Oddities / UniqueFeatures and Multiple Tag Errors ! A Serious Collectors Item whose Future Selling Price will only continue to Rise! Original Owner / Iconic Original / Mint Condition ULTRA RARE MOST VALUABLE Brown Nose Black Eyes ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Distinctive Limited Production U.S. Factory / Canadian Tush Tags written in English and French ( Very Scarce ) ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Distinctive Factory Oddities ( Incorrect Stitching resulting in Offset / Uneven Eyes with the Right Eye being Higher than the Left One See Photo # 1 Above ) ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Factory Origin Oddity ( Coveted Fareham, Hants PO15 5TX U.K. Origin With No U.K. after 5TX on Swing Tag ( See Photo # 2 Above ) ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Deutschland 90008 Nurnberg Importer on Swing Tag ( See Photo # 2 Above ) ULTRA RARE Most valuable PVC pellets ( Only used on 1st Editions ) ULTRA RARE No comma between Oak Brook and IL on both tags ULTRA RARE No period after the A in U.S.A. on the Factory Tush tag ULTRA RARE No period after the C in P.V.C. on the Factory Tush tag ULTRA RARE Oakbrook misspelled on both tags ULTRA RARE 1996TYINC., on us tush tag all CAPS ULTRA RARE The comma after INC., on the U.S. Tush Tag should not be there The Factory Tush tag has both REG.NO PA and 1956 (KR) Designations This Fabulous Mint Most Valuable Iconic Original Limited Production Dual Tush Tagged Collector’s 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 Coveted Prized Maple comes with both Plastic Swing and Tush tag protectors!