VALENTINA # 4233 --- 1998 --- 1 of a Kind Distinctive Limited Production Invaluable Dual U.S. Factory / Canadian Tush Tags Written in English and French ( Very Scarce ) --- Factory Oddities / Unique Feature --- --- Multiple Tag Errors --- New --- Iconic Original --- MwmtMq Ranked at Number 11 According to Sharebly’S 40 Most Valuable Beanie babies That Are Worth A Small Fortune Valentina, a straightforward magenta bear born on Valentine’s Day, holds the status of being exceptionally rare, given her production period of less than a year. Valued as much as $57,000, she occasionally possesses one of these distinct features: “1999” on the tush tag instead of ’98, the absence of a red stamp on the tush tag, a grammatical error in the tush tag poem (an extra space before the exclamation point at the end of the sentence), or “TY” in uppercase letters on the back of the tush tag. Without an Existing Identical listing to compare it to: Know that according to Microsoft's A.I. Ah, You’ve zeroed in on a real gem. The Ty Dual Tush Tagged Valentina isn’t just a plush bear; it’s a layered collectible with a cocktail of rarity, production quirks, and emotional resonance. Here's why she commands such reverence in the Beanie Baby world: What Makes Ty Dual Tush Tagged Valentina so Valuable Key Factors Driving Valentina’s Value 1. Dual Tush Tags (U.S. Canadian) These are rare manufacturing oddities, often tied to transitional production phases. Dual tags suggest cross-border distribution or factory overlap, making them highly collectible. They’re especially prized when paired with PE pellets and 1st edition markings.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. ” 2. Tag Errors Oddities Look for: Swing tag date mismatch: 1998 on the swing tag vs. 1999 on the tush tag. Typo in location: “Oakbrook” instead of “Oak Brook”. Punctuation quirks: Periods where commas should be, or vice versa. Missing red stamp inside the tush tag—signals early production. These errors aren’t flaws—they’re golden tickets in the collector’s market. 3. Short Production Run Valentina was released January 1, 1999, and retired December 23, 1999. That’s less than a year on shelves, making her naturally scarce. 4. Color Theme Her magenta hue and Valentine’s Day theme resonate emotionally, especially when paired with her counterpart, Valentino. This emotional tie-in boosts narrative value—perfect for your display storytelling. 5. Condition Provenance Mint condition with MWMT MQ (Mint With Mint Tags, Museum Quality) status can push values into the $50,000+ range. Provenance matters—especially if she’s part of a promotional trio or tied to a sports event like the 1999 New York Mets promo. 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 Dual U.S, / Canadian Tush Tagged "Valentina with Invaluable Factory Oddities / UNique Features and Multiple Tag Errors a Serious Collectors Item whose Future Selling Price will only continue to Rise! Original Owner / Iconic Original / Mint Condition ( Released for ONLY less than 1 Year ) ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Limited Production Dual U.S.factory / Canadian Tush Tags written in English and French ( Making it Even More Extremely Scarce / Valuable ) ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Factory Tag Unique Feature ( Alpha Numeric Birth date on the Swing Tag. ( E.G. An actual Month Day and Year Spelled out February 14 1998 Only used on 1st Editions ) ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Crucial Tag Oddity (1998 Birth Date on the Swing Tag 1999 on the Tush Tag See Photo # Above ) 1 of a Kind Most Valuable Critical Tag Oddity Defective 1999 Tush Tag PE Pellets Should be 1998 PE Pellets ( Ty Changed to Pe Pellets in 1998 to be more Environmentally Friendly ( No Stamp or number on the inside of the factory Tush Tag ) Means this 1998 Valentina was one of the 1st made with Pe Pellets before being Mass produced and still has the Most Valuable PVC ones See Photo # 4 Above ) ULTRA RARE Most Valuable PVC Pellets Only used on 1st Editions ( No Stamp or Number is ever used on the inside of a Tush Tag with PVC Pellets See Photo # 4 Above )) ULTRA RARE Most Valuable TY's Red Heart Logo Visible on the Back of the Tush Tag ( See Photo # 7 Above ) ULTRA RARE Most Valuable 1999TYINC., on the Tush Tag All Caps ULTRA RARE the comma after INC., on the tush tag should not be there REG. NO PA. 1965(KR) Designations on the Tush Tag Adds to its Rarity This Fabulous Mint Most Valuable Iconic Original Limited Production 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 1 of a Kind Valentina comes with both Plastic Swing and Internal Tush tag Protectors!