DOTTY # 4100 --- 1996 --- Ultra Rare Distinctive Limited Production Most Valuable Dual U.S. / Canadian Tush Tags written in both English and French ( Very Scarce ) --- Factory Oddities / Unique Features --- Multiple Tag Errors--- New ---Iconic Original --- MwmtMq 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. 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.Ty's Dotty Beanie Baby is considered valuable due to several factors: Rarity: Dotty was produced between 1996 and 1998, making it a limited edition. Errors: Some versions of Dotty have multiple tag errors, including punctuation mistakes and missing stamps, which collectors prize. Dual Tush Tags: The dual U.S./Canadian tush tags written in English and French are scarce, adding to its exclusivity. 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. ” Material Oddities: Some versions feature PE pellets, which can be a manufacturing oddity. Collector Demand: Dotty was the second Dalmatian produced by Ty and remains a favorite among collectors. A single tush tagged Dotty has been sold for $4,000, while a dual tush tagged version has been listed for $7,500, showing how much collectors value these rare features 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 Factory Oddities / Unique Features and Multiple Tag Errors a Serious Collectors Item whose Future Selling Price will only continue to rise Original Owner / Iconic Original / Mint Condition /ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Factory Tag Oddity ( No Style Number on the Swing Tag ( See Photo # 3 Above ) ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Distinctive Limited Production Dual U.S.factory / Canadian Tush Tags written in English and French ( Very Scarce ) ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Factory Oddities Unique Features ( Incorect Stitching resulting in Offset / Uneven Eyes with the Right Eye being Higher than the left One combined with a Crooked Nose and Smile See Photo # 2 Above ) ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Factory Tag Unique Feature ( Alpha Numeric Birth date on Swing Tag I.E. an actual Day month and year is spelled out October 17 1996 See Photo # 3 Above) ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Crucial Factory Tag Oddity ( Defective 1996 PE Pellets Tush Tag. It 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 1996 Iconic Dotty ULTRA RARE Most Valuable PVC Pellets ( Only used on 1st Editions ) ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Factory Tag Origin Unique Feature Fareham, Hants PO15 5TX U.K.Origin See Photo # 3 Above ) ULTRA RARE Xtra space between Dotty and the ! in the poem on the Swing Tag ( See Photo # 3 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!