Bottom Line: Any collector would tell you that Princess the Bear is the Holy Grail of their Beanie Baby collection, and those who don’t own one would do anything to get one.
Princess Di # 4300 -- 1997------Ultra Rare Limited Production Most Valuable Dual U.S / Canadian Tush Tags written in English and French ( Very Scarce ) Mfg. Oddities Unique Features --- Multiple Tag Errors---- New--- Iconic Original -- Mwmt Mq --- Investment Quality
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. The Ty Beanie Baby "Princess Di" with dual tush tags is considered valuable due to its rarity and unique production features. Here are some key factors:
1. Dual Tush Tags: These are rare versions that include both U.S. and Canadian tush tags, often written in English and French. This combination is uncommon and sought after by collectors.
2. Production Oddities: Some versions have manufacturing quirks, such as the use of PE pellets or PVC pellets, which can increase their value.
3. Condition: Like-new condition with mint swing and tush tags significantly boosts its worth.
4. Historical Significance: This Beanie Baby was created as a tribute to Princess Diana, adding sentimental and historical value.
5. 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. “If you're a collector, these details make it a prized item.”
These factors combined make Princess the Bear one of the most valuable Beanie Babies in the world. Making this Fabulous Mint Iconic Original Limited Production Dual U.S,. / Canadian Tush Tagged Princess Di PVC Pellets 1 St Edition with Multiple Tag Rarities A Serious Collector's Item whose Future Selling Price will only Continue to Rise!
Original Owner / Iconic Original / Mint Condition
ULTRA Rare Tag Combo Most Valuable Dual U.S.Factory / Canadian Tush tags printed In both English and French ( Very Scarce )
ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Mfg. Oddity / Unique Features Incorrect Stitching resulting in Offset / Uneven Eyes with the Right One being Larger than the left One Combined with an Offset / Crooked Nose See Photo # 2 Above )
ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Mfg. Tag Oddity # 1 ( Defective 1997 Pe Pellets Tush Tag Should be 1997 P.V.C. Pellets. Ty Inc. switched from using PVC pellets to PE pellets in Beanie Babies in 1998 This change was made to be more environmentally friendly. Meaning that Most Valuable PVC Pellets are inside this Ultra Rare 1997 Princess Di. See Photo # 9 above )
ULTRA RARE NO stamp or number on the inside of the factory tush tag reinforces the position that this Ultra Rare Prized 1997 Princess Di Still has the Most Valuable PVC Pellets inside it ( See Photo # 5 Above )
ULTRA RARE Most Valuable PVC Pellets ( Only Used on 1st Editions )
ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Mfg.Tag Oddity # 2 ( A space between Will be donated to the Diana Princess of Wales Memorial Fund ( See Photo # 3 Above Very Scarce )
ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Ty Europe LTD Fareham Hants PO15 5TX U.K Origin
ULTRA RARE Oakbrook misspelled on both tags should be Oak Brook
ULTRA RARE 1997TYINC., on the tush tag all CAPS
ULTRA RARE the comma after INC., on the Tush Tag should not be there
The Tush Tag has both REG NO PA & 1965 (KR) designations
This Fabulous Mint Most Valuable Iconic Original Limited Production Dual Tush tagged Collector’s item was NEVER played with or mishandled. Investment Quality! And to help ensure its INCREASING Future Selling Price this Coveted Prized Princess Di comes with both plastic Swing and internal Tush tag protectors!