@xxdenimc_33 By far most (but not all) beanies are worthless on their own. As a test, I listed a Ty Millennium bear 3 years ago. It's still there. Gets virtually no interest. 0 views in the past 30 days. In three years I've been able to send very few offers on it. It has been listed at market, above market, and well below market. You cannot give a lot of these away when listed individually.
Beanies that are one-of-a-kind or handed out at special events (e.g. MLB game) can do better but even then it isn't a guarantee.
The best and most efficient way to move them is via lots. Here is my lot of 1999 McDonald's bears - all in the box. They sold for about $20 out the door. Less my expenses and cost of goods (.50/each), I netted $5.28. Lotting them up was the most efficient way to move them. 1 listing. 1 box. 1 time taken to pack and ship. They sold in 34 days, versus waiting a year or more had I listed them individually.
I really took these as a favor to one of the estate sale companies. They let me come in and do private picks from time to time. The homeowner had a TON of beanies. I took the McDonald's ones because they were still in the box. On private picks we don't deal with individual prices; they just ask me for a number I'm comfortable with, so I assigned that 50¢ COG to them. It would have easily been less if I appropriated the COG in proportion to what they sold.
You'll notice I listed those as used, even though they are in the box. This greatly reduces the risk of an INAD and I normally recommend anything vintage that was previously owned by someone should be listed as used, even if it is "new" in the box. It had little to no impact on what you get for it.
Ty Beanie Buddies do better. This is another one of mine that recently sold in 21 days. I netted $10.27 on that. I grab those when I see them, if they are clean and cheap.
You won't get rich on this stuff, but if done correctly, they list quickly, so you have only a few minutes total invested in them. I'm sure I spent 5 minutes or less on the McDonald's bears, so I'll take $1 per minute net any day of the week.
Big disclosure -- Beanie Babies were a scam operation, invented by Ty Warner, to suck thousands of dollars from gullible individuals who were conned into believing that "someday" these "rare" items would become collectible.
And that day has never arrived -- and never, ever will, since the supply of "rare" and "collectible" Beanie Babies far exceeds the demand -- in short, there are way too many Beanie Babies available, and too few collectors.
In addition to Ken's reply, have to report to you that most thrift stores sell Beanies for anywhere from a buck to $3. Have seen that one at my local thrift. Will be watching your listing to see how it works out for you.
Do you really believe there's someone or somewhere that appraises Beanies?
christworks
·6 months ago@xxdenimc_33 By far most (but not all) beanies are worthless on their own. As a test, I listed a Ty Millennium bear 3 years ago. It's still there. Gets virtually no interest. 0 views in the past 30 days. In three years I've been able to send very few offers on it. It has been listed at market, above market, and well below market. You cannot give a lot of these away when listed individually.
Beanies that are one-of-a-kind or handed out at special events (e.g. MLB game) can do better but even then it isn't a guarantee.
The best and most efficient way to move them is via lots. Here is my lot of 1999 McDonald's bears - all in the box. They sold for about $20 out the door. Less my expenses and cost of goods (.50/each), I netted $5.28. Lotting them up was the most efficient way to move them. 1 listing. 1 box. 1 time taken to pack and ship. They sold in 34 days, versus waiting a year or more had I listed them individually.
I really took these as a favor to one of the estate sale companies. They let me come in and do private picks from time to time. The homeowner had a TON of beanies. I took the McDonald's ones because they were still in the box. On private picks we don't deal with individual prices; they just ask me for a number I'm comfortable with, so I assigned that 50¢ COG to them. It would have easily been less if I appropriated the COG in proportion to what they sold.
You'll notice I listed those as used, even though they are in the box. This greatly reduces the risk of an INAD and I normally recommend anything vintage that was previously owned by someone should be listed as used, even if it is "new" in the box. It had little to no impact on what you get for it.
Ty Beanie Buddies do better. This is another one of mine that recently sold in 21 days. I netted $10.27 on that. I grab those when I see them, if they are clean and cheap.
You won't get rich on this stuff, but if done correctly, they list quickly, so you have only a few minutes total invested in them. I'm sure I spent 5 minutes or less on the McDonald's bears, so I'll take $1 per minute net any day of the week.
1786davycrockett
·6 months ago@xxdenimc_33
Big disclosure -- Beanie Babies were a scam operation, invented by Ty Warner, to suck thousands of dollars from gullible individuals who were conned into believing that "someday" these "rare" items would become collectible.
And that day has never arrived -- and never, ever will, since the supply of "rare" and "collectible" Beanie Babies far exceeds the demand -- in short, there are way too many Beanie Babies available, and too few collectors.
But don't just believe me -- read this article from the History Channel -- https://www.history.com/articles/how-the-beanie-baby-craze-came-to-a-crashing-end
soh.maryl
·6 months agoIn addition to Ken's reply, have to report to you that most thrift stores sell Beanies for anywhere from a buck to $3. Have seen that one at my local thrift. Will be watching your listing to see how it works out for you.
Do you really believe there's someone or somewhere that appraises Beanies?
kensgiftshop
·6 months agoA seller can list them however they want, doesn't mean they are going to get it.
In your listing, Ebay also shows a couple more for $12 and $16 at a fixed price.
Why would someone bid $6000, when they can go buy it for under $20 and not have to wait?
tobaccocardyahoo
·6 months agoThe rule of thumb for Beanie Babies is most are not worth enough money to have the risk of having a customer.
njtoyreseller
·6 months agoI would say looking at listed and sold, it would average around $8 to $12 shipped.
eburtonlab
·6 months agoAverage selling prices are... somewhat lower than yours.
https://www.ebay.com/sh/research?marketplace=EBAY-US&keywords=Spangle+beanie+baby+in+package&dayRange=365&endDate=1769970402980&startDate=1738434402980&categoryId=0&offset=0&limit=50&tabName=SOLD&tz=America%2FNew_York