TUFFY # 4108 -- 1996 --- Rare Tag Combo Limited Production Most Valuable Dual U.S. Factory / Canadian Tush Tags written in English and French --- Unique Features --- / Pe Pellets Mfg Oddity --- Multiple Tag Errors--- New --- Iconic Original --- Mwmt-Mq--- Investment Quality NOTE!! A More Common Single Tush Tagged Tuffy is currently featured as # 23 on 25 Most Valuable Beanie Babies: Value and Price Guide (txantiquemall.com) for $20,000.00 with the following Bottom Line: Triple T ( i.e Tuffy The Terrier ) was a stuffed Terrier that trended from the summer of ’97 to winter ’98. Beanie Babies discontinued its circulation due to its multiple production errors. It is also being reported is what gives Tuffy its True Vaue is that it was the first Beanie being able to stand upright on its own 4 Legs. Without an Existing Identical listing to compare it to: Know that according to Microsoft's Bing Chat AI Tuffy the Terrier, a Beanie Baby released by Ty Inc., is considered valuable for several reasons: Rarity and Retirement: Tuffy was released on May 11, 1997, and retired on December 31, 1998. The limited production period makes it a rare find. Condition and Errors: The value of Tuffy, like many Beanie Babies, can significantly increase if it is in mint condition with its original tags. Additionally, errors on the tags, such as misspellings or incorrect information, can make it even more valuable Collector Demand: Beanie Babies have a dedicated collector base. Specific characters, especially those with unique features or errors, are highly sought after Nostalgia: Many collectors are driven by nostalgia, remembering the Beanie Baby craze of the 1990s. This emotional connection can drive up the value of certain Beanie Babies, including Tuffy 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. And that Tuffy the Terrier with Errors ranks at number 2 on the list of The Rarest Beanie Babies in 2024" 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 Tuffy with a Unique Feature and Multiple tag Errors 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 Unique Feature ( Uneven Eyes The Right Eye is Higher than the Left One with an Off Centered Nose ( Enlarge Primary Photo Above ) ULTRA RARE Tag Combo MOST VALUABLE Limited Production, Dual U.S. Factory / Canadian Tush Tags Written in English French ( Very Scarce ) ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Alpha Numeric Birth Date ( an Actual Day Month and Year Spelled Out October 12 1996 only used on 1st Editions See Photo # 3 Above ) ULTRA RARE Most Valuable PE / Mfg.Oddity Defective 1996 PE Pellets Tush Tag should be 1996 P.V.C. ( Ty Inc. switched from using PVC pellets to PE pellets in Beanie Babies in 1998 This change was made to be more environmentally friendly meaning that the Most Valuable PVC Pellets are still inside this Ultra Rare 1996 Tuffy See Photo # 7 Above ) ULTRA RARE Most Valuable PVC Pellets( Only Used on 1st Editions ) ULTRA RARE MOST VALUABLE This TTT Can Stand upright on its own Legs See Photo # 2 Above ) ULTRA RARE MOST VALUABLE Fare ham, Hauts PO15 5TX U.K. Origin ( See Photo # 3 Above ) ULTRA RARE No Style Number on inside Swing Tag ULTRA RARE Xtra Space between Wheels and the ! in the poem on the Swing Tag ULTRA RARE Oakbrook misspelled on both tags should be Oak Brook The U.S. Tush tag has both REG.NO PA and 1965 (KR) Designations This Fabulous Mint Most Valuable Iconic Original Limited Production Dual Tush Tagged Collectors 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 Coveted Prized Tuffy comes with both plastic Swing and Tush tag protectors!