NOTE!!! Like with most other collectibles, with Ty Beanie Babies, finding a Complete Set with a Specific Trait often creates a collection that is more valuable than the sum of its parts. It consists of the 3 Following Ultra Rare Investment Quality Beanie Bears Below: 1) Ultra Rare Limited Production Most Valuable Almond Buddy ( Only Made for 1 Month Promoting the Almond and Pecan Bears / Factory Oddities / Unique Features / Errors ) 1) Ultra Rare Limited Production Almond ( Dual U.S. / Canadian Tush Tags Factory Oddities / Unique Features Errors ) 1) Ultra Rare Limited Production Pecan ( Dual U.S. / Canadian Tush Tags Dual U.S. / Canadian Tush Tags Factory Oddities / Unique Features Errors ) 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 Almond Buddy, Dual Tush Tagged Almond, and Dual Tush Tagged Pecan set is considered valuable due to its rarity and unique features. These Beanie Babies were part of the initial releases, and having dual tush tags adds to their collectible appeal. The Almond and Pecan bears were introduced in 1999, and their retirement shortly after release makes them harder to find. Collectors often seek items with errors or unique tags, such as dual tush tags, as these features increase their desirability. Additionally, the condition of the tags and the plush itself—whether they are in mint condition—can significantly impact their value. 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 Almond Buddy Almond Pecan Set a Serious Collectors Item whose Future Selling Price will only continue to Rise! Almond Buddy Limited Production Most valuable ( " ICONIC ORIGINAL " Only made For 1 Month ) --- Mfg.Tag Oddity Distinctive Swing Tag I.E. No Date of Birth --- No Style Number --- No traditional 4 line Rhyming Poem. Only a reference that Almond the Beanie babie was introduced with a Friend named Pecan --- New ---MwmtMq ---Multiple Tag Errors ULTRA RARE Original Owner / Iconic Original / Mint Condition ULTRA RARE Limited production Most Valuable Almond Buddy Was only Made for 1 Month in 2001 to help promote the Almond and Pecan Beanie babies Extremely Scarce ) ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Factory Oddities / Unique Features ( Incorrect Stitching resulting in Offset / Uneven Eyes with the Right Eye being Higher than the Left one combined with a Crooked nose and 1/2 Smile See Photo # 2 Above ) ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Factory Tag Oddity ( I.E. " 1 of a Kind " Swing Tag I.E. with No Style Number , Birthdate, or Traditional 4 line Rhyming Poem on the Swing Tag. Instead Has " Almond the Beanie Babie was introduced with a Friend named " Pecan" See Photo # 3 Above) ULTRA RARE there is an Xtra space between Pecan and the ! ULTRA RARE Oakbrook Misspelled on the Tush Tag Should be Oak Brook ULTRA RARE The comma after IL., on the Tush Tag should not be there Environ Safe Pellets Without An Existing Identical Listing to compare it To According to Microsofts' A.I.Ty Almond Buddy is a collectible Beanie Baby that has gained value over time due to several factors: Rarity: Almond was introduced in April 1999 and retired in December 1999, making it relatively rare. Condition: Beanie Babies in mint condition, especially those with original tags and packaging, are more valuable. Demand: Collectors often seek out specific Beanie Babies, and Almond Buddy is one of the more sought-after ones due to its limited production period and unique characteristics. Market Trends: The value of Beanie Babies can fluctuate based on market trends and collector interest 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 Almond Buddy a Serious Collectors Item whose Future Selling Price will only continue to Rise! Almond # 4246 --- 1999 --- Ultra Rare Tag Combo 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 Bottom line: “Ty's Almond the bear Beanie Baby is, unsurprisingly, made of almond-colored fabric. She was designed to look more like a real bear than Ty's usual teddies, with realistic stitching on her paws and a more defined snout.” She was released at the same time as the Darker brown Pecan the bear on May 1, 1999, and a Almond Beanie Buddy version was sold for a Single month in early 2000. 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’s Almond the Bear Beanie Baby is considered valuable for several reasons: Rarity: Almond was released on July 31, 2001, and retired shortly after on October 16, 2001. This short production run makes it a rare find. Condition: The value significantly increases if the Beanie Baby is in mint condition with its original tags Errors and Variations: Some Almond bears have tag errors or unique variations, which can make them more valuable to collectors Concluding: that Beanie Babies with Dual Canadian / U.S. 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 collectors’ market. Making this Mint Most Valuable Iconic Original Limited Production Dual Tush Tagged PVC 1st Edition Almond a Serious Collector’s Item whose Future Selling Price will only continue to Rise! ULTRA RARE Original Owner / Iconic Original / Mint Condition ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Limited Production Tag Combo Dual U.S. / Canadian Tush Tag (Written in English French See Photo # 8 Above ) ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Mfg.Oddities / Unique Features ( Incorrect Stitching resulting in Offset / Uneven Eyes with the Right Eye being Higher than the Left One Combined wit an Offset Crooked Nose and Smile See Photo # 6 Above ) ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Alpha Numeric Birthdate on the Swing Tag (An Actual Day Month and Year Spelled out April 14 1999 only used on 1st Editions ) ULTRA RARE Most Valuable TY's Red Heart Logo visible on the back of the Tush Tag See Photo # 9 Above) ULTRA RARE No Style number on Swing tag ULTRA RARE No comma after berries in poem on Swing Tag ULTRA RARE Xtra space between dish and the ! on the Swing tag ULTRA RARE Oakbrook Misspelled on both Tags ULTRA RARE 1999 TY INC., on 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 Pecan # 4251 --- 1999 --- Ultra Rare Distinctive Limited Production Most Valuable Dual U.S. Canadian Tush Tags written in English and French ) --- PE 1st Edition --- Multiple Tag Rarities --- New --- Iconic Original--- Mwmt -Mq 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’s Pecan the Bear Beanie Baby is valuable for several reasons: 1. Rarity: Pecan was released on April 26, 1999, and retired on December 23, 1999 This limited production period makes it a rare find. 2. Condition: The value increases significantly if Pecan is in mint condition with its original tags 3. Errors and Variations: Some Pecan bears have tag errors or unique variations, which can make them more valuable to collectors 4. Nostalgia and Collectibility: Like other Beanie Babies, Pecan holds nostalgic value for many people who collected them in the late 1990s 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. ” These factors create a sense of rarity and exclusivity, driving up demand and prices in the collectors’ market. Making the Mint Most Valuable Iconic Original Limited Production Dual Tush Tagged PVC 1st Edition Pecan a Serious Collector’s Item whose Future Selling Price will only continue to Rise! ULTRA RARE Original Owner / Iconic Original / Mint Condition ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Limited Production Tag Combo Dual U.S. / Canadian Tush Tags written in English and French See Photo # 13 Above) ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Mfg.Oddities / Unique Features ( Incorrect Stitching resulting in Offset / Uneven Eyes with the Right Eye being Higher than the Left One Combined wit an Offset Crooked Nose and Smile See Photo # 10 Above ) ULTRA RARE Alpha Numeric Birthdate on the Swing Tag ( An Actual Month Day and year spelled out as April 15 1999 See Photo # 10 Above ) ULTRA RARE Most Valuable TY's Red Heart Logo Visible on the back of the tush tag (See Photo # 13 Above) ULTRA RARE No Style number on inside of Swing tag ULTRA RARE Xtra space between shower and the! on the Swing tag Environ Safe PE Pellets Looped Hologram Tush Tag REG NO PA 1965 (KR) Designations on tush tag This Fabulous Mint Most Valuable Iconic Originals Limited Production Collectors Set 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 Ultra Rare Prized Almond Buddy / Almond / Pecan Set comes with both plastic Swing and Internal Tush tag protectors!