DOTTY # 4100 --- 1996 --- Ultra Rare Limited Production Most Valuable Dual U.S. / Canadian Tush Tags written in both English and French ( Very Scarce ) --- Mfg Oddity PE pellets --- Unique Features --- Multiple Tag Errors--- New ---Iconic Original --- Mwmt Mq A More common Single Tush Tagged dotty is being featured at number 48 selling at $4,000 On the 125 Most Valuable Beanie Babies | Work + Money (workandmoney.com) with the following Bottom line: The retired Dotty Beanie Baby is as rare as it gets, mostly due to the unusually high number of errors it has. Part of what made her so valuable was that the tush tag had no stamp on it, indicating that she was made by hand. She was originally listed for $5,000, but the price was lowered since the swing tag had some wear and tear. Without an Existing Identical listing to compare it to: Know that according to Microsoft's Bing Chat AI Beanie Babies can be surprisingly valuable due to several factors: Limited Production: Many Beanie Babies were produced in limited quantities, making them rare and highly sought after. Tag Errors and Misprints: Beanie Babies with errors on their tags or unique misprints can be particularly valuable. Retirement: When a Beanie Baby is “retired” (no longer produced), its value often increases due to scarcity. Special Editions: Beanie Babies released for special events or as prototypes can fetch high prices. Condition: Beanie Babies in pristine condition with their original tags intact are more valuable. Country Of Origin China ( Most Common Vs. Indonesia and Korea ) Concluding with knowing 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 Mint Most Valuable Iconic Original Limited Production Dual U.S. / Canadian Tush tagged Dotty with Multiple Tag Rarities a Serious Collectors Item whose Future Selling Price will only continue to rise Original Owner / Iconic Original / Mint Condition ULTRA RARE Tag Combo Limited Production Most Valuable Dual U.S.factory / Canadian Tush Tags written in English and French ( Very Scarce ) ULTRA RARE Most valuable Unique Features ( Uneven Eyes the Right Eye is Higher than the left One / Crooked Nose and Smile See Primary Photo Above ) ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Alpha Numeric Birth date on Swing Tag (an actual Day month and year is spelled out October 17 1996 ) ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Mfg. Oddity Defective 1996 PE Pellets Tush Tag should be 1996 PVC 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 means that Most Valuable PVC Pellets are still inside this Ultra Rare Iconic Dotty ULTRA RARE Most Valuable PVc Pellet ( Only used on 1st Editions ) ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Fareham, Hants PO15 5TX U.K.Origin See Photo # 2 Above ) ULTRA RARE No Style Number on the Swing Tag ( See Photo # 2 Above ) ULTRA RARE Xtra space between Dotty and the ! in the poem on the Swing Tag ( See Photo # 2 Above ) ULTRA RARE Oakbrook Misspelled on both tags should be Oak Brook The Tush Tag has both REG NO PA 1965 (KR) Designations This Mint Fabulous Iconic Original Limited Production Dual Tush Tagged Collectors Item with a Mfg.Oddity and Multiple Tag Errors 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 Coveted Prized Dotty comes with both plastic Swing and Tush tag protectors!