MAC # 4225 --- 1998 --- Rare tag Combo Limited Production Most Valuable --- Dual U.S. / Canadian Tush Tags written in English and French ( Very Scaarce ) --- Multiple Tag Rarities --- New --- Iconic Original --- MWMT --- MQ NOTE!!! a More Common Single Tush Tagged Mac is featured Featured at number 12 and Valued at $9,500.00 on What's the Value of Your Beanie Babies? (eightieskids.com) With the following Bottom Line: Mac the Cardinal is an adorable bright red bird toy with a lovely feathery crown. He has a black face and black claws, and if he’s got a tag on his wing with a spelling error then Mac is probably worth a fortune! That’s right – a whole host of Mac the Cardinals were made with errors on their labels, and if you’ve got one then you could be in line to make a small fortune. Mac is a Rare gem in the Beanie world, which is what makes the Beanie incredibly difficult to own. Given that his value doesn’t derive from spelling errors, but its actual scarcity, Without an Existing Identical listing to compare it to according to Microsoft's A.I. Ty Mac, the Beanie Baby, is a valuable collectible for several reasons: Rarity: Mac was introduced on January 1, 1999, and retired on December 23, 1999, making it a limited edition. Errors: Some versions of Mac have tag errors, which can significantly increase their value. Condition: The value of Mac, like other Beanie Babies, depends on its condition. Those with mint condition tags and no damage are more valuable. Popularity: Mac is part of the Baseball-themed Beanie Babies, which adds to its appeal. 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 collector’s market.Makes This Mint Most Valuable Iconic Original Limited Production Dual U.S. / Canadian Tush Tagged Mac with Multiple Spelling and Other 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 Dual U.S. Canadian Tush Tags Written in English and French ( Extremely Scarce ) ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Unique Feature # 1 1998 Birthdate on the Swing Tag 1999 on the Tush Tag ( See Photos # 3 and # 8 Above ) ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Mfg Oddity PE 1st Edition ( Ty switched from PVC Pellets to to Pe Pellets in 1998 to be more Environmentally Friendly ( No Stamp or Number on the inside of the U.S. Tush Tag Means Pe Pellets 1st Edition. I.E. Made made before being Mass produced See Photo # 5 above ) ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Unique Feature # 2 TY's Red Heart Logo image is visible on the back of the U.S.Tush Tag See Photo # 8 Above ) ULTRA RARE Oakbrook Misspelled on both tags should be Oak Brook ULTRA RARE NO Style Number on Inside Swing Tag ULTRA RARE Xtra space between fame and the ! on the Swing Tag ULTRA RARE 1999TYINC., on the Tush Tag all Caps ULTRA RARE the Comma after INC., on the Tush Tag should not be there NEW Hologram Tush Tag The Tush Tag has both REG NO PA 1965 (KR) designations This Fabulous Mint Most Valuable Iconic Original Limited Production Dual Tush Tagged Collector’s item 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 Mac comes with both a plastic Swing and an internal Tush Tag protector