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This article was co-authored by Eireann Kanzig and by wikiHow staff writer, Hunter Rising. Eireann Kanzig is a long-time toy collector based in Cleveland, Ohio. She began collecting toys in 2018 to preserve the wonderful memories of her childhood. As a millennial born in the 80’s and raised in the 90’s, her collection includes vintage and retro treasures and modern collectibles alike. Growing up, her grandparents owned an antique store, which allowed her the opportunity to see firsthand how items are tracked down. She was even able to go to Shipshewana, Indiana, to watch her grandfather as an auctioneer. Her mother has been a great influence as well by teaching her how to find collectibles throughout her travels. Eireann has also fostered a vibrant online community, sharing her personal collection and experiences with other toy collectors on social media @toyextraordineire. There are 9 references cited in this article, which can be found at the bottom of the page. wikiHow marks an article as reader-approved once it receives enough positive feedback. In this case, 80% of readers who voted found the article helpful, earning it our reader-approved status. This article has been viewed 91,920 times.
Beanie Babies are popular stuffed animals that were released in the early 1990s, and many people started collecting them so they could sell them later. Even though only a few Beanie Babies have become valuable since they were released, you can still sell most of them online for a small profit. Sort through your Beanie Babies and check their values so you know how much you can sell them for. When you’re ready to sell, post them in online marketplaces so others can purchase them.
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1 Sort your Beanie Babies by generation so you can look up each value. Older generations of Beanie Babies are typically worth more money than newer ones. Look at the design on the swing tag, the heart-shaped tag hanging from the Beanie Baby, to determine how old it is. The oldest generations have the letters “TY” printed in white with a black outline, while newer generations have larger letters and the words “Beanie Babies” printed in the top right.[1]XResearch source
You can find a comparison of the tags over different generations on a Beanie Baby collectors website.
If your Beanie Babies don’t have their swing tag, you can also check the year on the tush tag, which is the white tag on the back. Your Beanie Babies will also have less value if they’re missing their swing tag.
Be careful not to damage or crease either of the tags while you’re handling your Beanie Babies since it could decrease their value.
2 Look online for a price list to know the value of specific Beanie Babies. Many Beanie Babies are common and don’t have a lot of value, but there are a few that may be worth more. Look up a Beanie Baby collector’s website online to find a current pricing guide so you know what they’re selling for. Compare the name of the Beanie Baby, which you can find on the swing or tush tag, along with the generation it’s from to get an estimate of what you could sell yours for if it’s in good condition.[2]XResearch source
The generation will either be listed as a year or by a number, such as 1st or 2nd Generation.
If all of the tags are missing on your Beanie Babies, then look through pictures of Beanie Babies online so you can find the ones you have.
Don’t rely on printed price catalogs that list Beanie Baby prices since they’re usually out of date and have incorrect information.
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3 Check sold Beanie Babies on eBay to get an idea of what price they’re selling for. Log on to eBay and search for the name of the Beanie Baby that you want to sell along with which generation it belongs to.[3]X Expert Source Eireann KanzigToy Collecting ExpertExpert Interview Select the “Sold” option on the left side of the window so you can see the prices that the Beanie Baby sold for recently. Check the past 3-4 months to get an idea of how many people are selling it and how much they got for it.[4]XResearch source
For example, you may search for “Chocolate the Moose Beanie Baby 1st Generation.”
Don’t base the value of your Beanie Babies off of the asking price on eBay since sellers can post any price they want and it may not reflect what the Beanie Babies are actually worth.
4 Post pictures of your Beanie Babies in hobby groups to have them valued. Many Beanie Baby collectors have groups on Facebook or other social media sites where you can ask about the value of the ones you want to sell.[5]X Expert Source Eireann KanzigToy Collecting ExpertExpert Interview Take good pictures of the Beanie Babies with closeups of their tags so other collectors can look at them.[6]X Expert Source Eireann KanzigToy Collecting ExpertExpert Interview The collectors in the group will let you know the prices they’ve seen or what they may have sold them for.[7]XResearch source
Some of the collectors in the group may ask to purchase your Beanie Babies right away if it’s something they don’t have in their collection.
Always double check the value of your Beanie Babies since others may give false information.
5 Send Beanie Babies to an authenticator to determine their quality. Authenticators inspect the Beanie Babies to see if they’ve been damaged or counterfeited. Once you find an authenticator online, seal the Beanie Baby you want to sell in a plastic bag along with a check for the payment. Once the authenticator receives the Beanie Baby, they’ll determine the condition and provide a certificate of authenticity before mailing it back to you.
Usually, authentication costs about $15 USD.
Beanie Babies that have a certificate of authentication tend to sell more than those without one.
You will have to pay for the authentication even if they find that your Beanie Baby is counterfeit.
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1 Take pictures of the Beanie Baby from multiple angles to show its condition. Set the Beanie Baby you’re selling on a flat surface in front of a plain backdrop, such as an empty wall. Use your phone or a camera to take pictures of the Beanie Baby from the front, back, and side.[8]X Expert Source Eireann KanzigToy Collecting ExpertExpert Interview Be sure to include pictures of the tags as well to show their information.[9]XResearch source
Always take pictures yourself rather than using stock photos of the Beanie Baby. Otherwise, potential buyers may think your post is a scam.
Aim to have at least 3 pictures of your Beanie Baby on the post to get the best visibility.
If you got your Beanie Baby authenticated, include a picture of the certificate so others know it’s real.
2 Write the details from the Beanie Baby’s tags on the sale post. Post your Beanie Baby in online marketplaces, such as eBay, Craigslist, or Facebook.[10]X Expert Source Eireann KanzigToy Collecting ExpertExpert Interview Put the name of the Beanie Baby, the generation it belongs to, and the condition in the title of your sale post so others can find it easily. List the rest of the information in the body of the post, like the year listed on the tush tag or any damage it has. Proofread the listing to make sure there aren’t any errors before posting it online.[11]XResearch source
For example, the title of your sale post may be “Chocolate the Moose, 1st Generation (mint condition)”
Tip: List collections or sets of Beanie Babies in the same post since you may be able to get more money selling all of them at once.
3 Accept a secure payment method when you sell your Beanie Babies. Don’t accept checks for your Beanie Baby since it could bounce and you could lose money. Instead, ask for payment through secure services, such as PayPal or Venmo, so you don’t get scammed out of your money. Once you find a buyer, ask them to pay you before you send the Beanie Baby to ensure the sale is legitimate.[12]XResearch source
You may also choose to accept cash if you’re able to meet the buyer in person.
eBay already has a secure payment method so you don’t need to do anything else if you’re selling your Beanie Babies there.
4 Ship your Beanie Baby to the buyer once you receive payment. After you’ve been paid for your Beanie Baby, put it inside a resealable plastic bag or case so it doesn’t get damaged in transit. Put the Beanie Baby in a large envelope or small box, and include any receipts or certificates of authenticity.[13]X Expert Source Eireann KanzigToy Collecting ExpertExpert Interview Take the package to your nearest post office to mail it out.[14]XResearch source
Ask the buyer to include a shipping cost with their payment so you don’t have to pay for it.
Get tracking and insurance on your package to make sure it doesn’t get lost in the mail. If you have insurance on the package, you may be able to get money back if the package was lost.
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Misprints or mistakes printed on the tags don’t usually raise or lower the price of the Beanie Babies.[15]XResearch sourceThanks Helpful 0 Not Helpful 0
You can buy plastic cases to put around the Beanie Babies’ swing tags to help prevent them from creasing or tearing.[16]XResearch sourceThanks Helpful 0 Not Helpful 0
You can also sell your Beanie Babies at a garage sale, but you may not make as much money as if you sold them online. Thanks Helpful 0 Not Helpful 0
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Only use a secure payment method when you sell online so you don’t lose money. Thanks Helpful 21 Not Helpful 4
Watch out for scams since some buyers may value your Beanie Babies at a lesser value to try and get a good deal. Thanks Helpful 21 Not Helpful 6
Beanie Babies that are missing tags or have a PE pellet filling are worth less. Thanks Helpful 18 Not Helpful 7
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Co-authored by: Eireann Kanzig Toy Collecting Expert This article was co-authored by Eireann Kanzig and by wikiHow staff writer, Hunter Rising. Eireann Kanzig is a long-time toy collector based in Cleveland, Ohio. She began collecting toys in 2018 to preserve the wonderful memories of her childhood. As a millennial born in the 80’s and raised in the 90’s, her collection includes vintage and retro treasures and modern collectibles alike. Growing up, her grandparents owned an antique store, which allowed her the opportunity to see firsthand how items are tracked down. She was even able to go to Shipshewana, Indiana, to watch her grandfather as an auctioneer. Her mother has been a great influence as well by teaching her how to find collectibles throughout her travels. Eireann has also fostered a vibrant online community, sharing her personal collection and experiences with other toy collectors on social media @toyextraordineire. This article has been viewed 91,920 times. 50 votes - 80% Co-authors: 9Updated: January 3, 2026 Views: 91,920 Categories: Stuffed Animals
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1 Sort your Beanie Babies by generation so you can look up each value. Older generations of Beanie Babies are typically worth more money than newer ones. Look at the design on the swing tag, the heart-shaped tag hanging from the Beanie Baby, to determine how old it is. The oldest generations have the letters “TY” printed in white with a black outline, while newer generations have larger letters and the words “Beanie Babies” printed in the top right.[1] 
2 Look online for a price list to know the value of specific Beanie Babies. Many Beanie Babies are common and don’t have a lot of value, but there are a few that may be worth more. Look up a Beanie Baby collector’s website online to find a current pricing guide so you know what they’re selling for. Compare the name of the Beanie Baby, which you can find on the swing or tush tag, along with the generation it’s from to get an estimate of what you could sell yours for if it’s in good condition.[2] 
3 Check sold Beanie Babies on eBay to get an idea of what price they’re selling for. Log on to eBay and search for the name of the Beanie Baby that you want to sell along with which generation it belongs to.[3] Select the “Sold” option on the left side of the window so you can see the prices that the Beanie Baby sold for recently. Check the past 3-4 months to get an idea of how many people are selling it and how much they got for it.[4] 
4 Post pictures of your Beanie Babies in hobby groups to have them valued. Many Beanie Baby collectors have groups on Facebook or other social media sites where you can ask about the value of the ones you want to sell.[5] Take good pictures of the Beanie Babies with closeups of their tags so other collectors can look at them.[6] The collectors in the group will let you know the prices they’ve seen or what they may have sold them for.[7] 
5 Send Beanie Babies to an authenticator to determine their quality. Authenticators inspect the Beanie Babies to see if they’ve been damaged or counterfeited. Once you find an authenticator online, seal the Beanie Baby you want to sell in a plastic bag along with a check for the payment. Once the authenticator receives the Beanie Baby, they’ll determine the condition and provide a certificate of authenticity before mailing it back to you. 
1 Take pictures of the Beanie Baby from multiple angles to show its condition. Set the Beanie Baby you’re selling on a flat surface in front of a plain backdrop, such as an empty wall. Use your phone or a camera to take pictures of the Beanie Baby from the front, back, and side.[8] Be sure to include pictures of the tags as well to show their information.[9] 
2 Write the details from the Beanie Baby’s tags on the sale post. Post your Beanie Baby in online marketplaces, such as eBay, Craigslist, or Facebook.[10] Put the name of the Beanie Baby, the generation it belongs to, and the condition in the title of your sale post so others can find it easily. List the rest of the information in the body of the post, like the year listed on the tush tag or any damage it has. Proofread the listing to make sure there aren’t any errors before posting it online.[11] 
3 Accept a secure payment method when you sell your Beanie Babies. Don’t accept checks for your Beanie Baby since it could bounce and you could lose money. Instead, ask for payment through secure services, such as PayPal or Venmo, so you don’t get scammed out of your money. Once you find a buyer, ask them to pay you before you send the Beanie Baby to ensure the sale is legitimate.[12] 
4 Ship your Beanie Baby to the buyer once you receive payment. After you’ve been paid for your Beanie Baby, put it inside a resealable plastic bag or case so it doesn’t get damaged in transit. Put the Beanie Baby in a large envelope or small box, and include any receipts or certificates of authenticity.[13] Take the package to your nearest post office to mail it out.[14] 
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