Paul Barretta, President of Talent Clearing House, stated, Whether artists are paid based on traditional royalty structure or one tied to profitability of releases, administration can pose quite a burden.
This may have been quite a bargain, as the most expensive beanie baby has been valued at a possible $5,000. Most recently, Ty Inc. announced Beanie Babies 2.0, combining successful elements of the original Beanie Babies and the more recent Ty Girlz dolls.
With some Beanie Babies selling for over 90, these items are definitely rising in value. In order to determine how much a Beanie Baby is actually worth, you will need to determine the condition of the item. Of course, having Beanie Babies that are in mint condition will be the most valuable. Mint condition Beanie Babies is ones that have no signs of wear-and-tear, their hang tags are perfectly preserved and there are also no defects within the item.