Bernie ---# 4109 ---1996 --- Ultra Rare Tag Combo Limited Production Most Valuable Dual U.S. Canadian Tush Tags written in English and French ( Very Scarce ) --- Mfg.Oddities / Unique Feature --- PVC 1st Edition –- Multiple Tag Errors --- New --- Iconic Original ---Mwmt -Mq NOTE!!! A More Common Single Tush Tagged Bernie is Featured at number 55 and selling for $3,500.00 on the 125 Most Valuable Beanie Babies https://www.workandmoney.com/ with the following Bottom Line: One of the most popular dog-breed Beanie Babies, Bernie the St. Bernard was made with four different colors of fabric, with black around the eyes, a white face and paws, a tan-colored body and brown ears. He was first introduced on Jan. 1, 1997, and was retired after just a year and a half. Some versions of Bernie came with incorrect tags, but every version is considered valuable. 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. Ty Beanie Babies, including Bernie, have become valuable collector's items for several reasons: Limited Production: Many Beanie Babies were produced in limited quantities, making them rare and highly sought after. Tag Errors: Mistakes on the tags, such as misspellings or incorrect dates, can significantly increase a Beanie Baby's value. Condition: Beanie Babies in mint condition, especially those with intact tags, are more valuable. Historical Significance: Some Beanie Babies are linked to historical events or figures, adding to their appeal. Collector's Market: The demand for Beanie Babies among collectors can drive up prices. Bernie, in particular, is valuable due to its rarity and the condition in which it is kept. For example, a mint condition Bernie with a rare tag can fetch a higher price. 6. 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 Making this Most Mint Valuable Iconic Original Most Valuable Limited Production Dual U.S. / Canadian Tagged Bernie with Multiple tag Rarities a Serious Collectors Item whose Future Selling Price will only continue to rise! ULTRA RARE Original Owner / Iconic Original / Mint Condition ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Tag Combo Limited Production Dual U.S /Canadian Tush Tags Written in English and French ( Very Scarce ) ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Unique Feature ( Uneven Eyes the Right Eye is Higher than the Left one See Primary Photo Above ) ULTRA RARE Most Valuable PVC Pellets (Used only on 1st Editions) ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Red Star on U.S. Tush Tag ( Never used with PVC Pellets ) ULTRA RARE No commas between Oakbrook and Il. On both the Swing and Tush Tags ULTRA RARE Oakbrook misspelled on both tags should be Oak Brook ULTRA RARE 1996TYINC., on the U.S. Tush Tag all Caps ULTRA RARE The comma after INC., on the u.S. Tush Tag should not be there REG. NO PA. 1965(KR) U.S. Tush tag Designations This Fabulous Mint Most Valuable Iconic Original Limited Production Dual Tush Tagged Collectors item has been stored from the day it was purchased and has never been played with and or mishandled. Investment Quality ! And to help ensure Its Increasing Future Selling Price this Coveted Prized Bernie comes with both plastic Swing and Tush Tag protectors