Beanie Babies 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, you can still sell most of them online for a small profit.If you want to know how much you can sell Beanie Babies for, check their values.You should post them in online marketplaces when you are ready to sell.
Step 1: You can sort Beanie Babies by generation.
Older generations of Beanie Babies are more valuable than younger ones.To find out how old the swing tag is, look at the design on it.Younger generations have larger letters and the words "Beanie Babies" printed in the top right while the oldest have the letters "TY" in white with a black outline.You can find a comparison of the tags on a Beanie Baby website.You can check the year on the tush tag if your Beanie Babies don't have their swing tag.Beanie Babies have less value if they are missing a swing tag.You should not crease or damage the tags if you are handling Beanie Babies.
Step 2: You can find a price list of Beanie Babies online.
Many Beanie Babies don't have a lot of value, but there are a few that may be worth more.You can find a current pricing guide on a Beanie Baby collector's website.Compare the name of the Beanie Baby, which you can find on the swing or tush tag, with the generation it is from to get an estimate of what you could sell yours for.The generation will either be listed as a year or a number.If you can't find the tags on your Beanie Babies, you should look through pictures of them online.Beanie Baby prices are usually out of date and have incorrect information, so don't rely on printed price catalogs.
Step 3: To find out the price of Beanie Babies on eBay, check them out.
You can find the name of the Beanie Baby that you want to sell on eBay.You can see the prices of Beanie Baby on the left side of the window if you select the "Sold" option.You can check the past 3-4 months to see how many people are selling it and how much they get for it.If you search for "Chocolate the Moose Beanie Baby 1st Generation", don't base the value of your Beanie Babies on the asking price on eBay since sellers can post any price they want.
Step 4: You can have Beanie Babies valued by posting pictures of them in hobby groups.
You can ask about the value of Beanie Babies in groups on Facebook or other social media sites.If you take good pictures of the Beanie Babies with closeups of their tags, other people can look at them.They will let you know the prices they've seen and what they sold them for.If they don't have Beanie Babies in their collection, you may be asked to purchase them right away.If others give false information, double check the value of your Beanie Babies.
Step 5: Beanie Babies can be sent to an authenticator to determine their quality.
The Beanie Babies are inspected to see if they have been damaged or counterfeited.You can sell Beanie Baby in a plastic bag with a check if you find an authenticator online.Before mailing Beanie Baby back to you, the authenticator will determine the condition and give you a certificate of authenticity.You can find a list of legitimate authenticators here.The cost of authenticating is usually about 15 dollars.Beanie Babies with a certificate of authenticity tend to sell more than those without one.If they find that your Beanie Baby is fake, you will have to pay for the verification.
Step 6: The Beanie Baby can be seen from multiple angles.
Set the Beanie Baby on a flat surface in front of a plain backdrop, such as an empty wall.Take pictures of the Beanie Baby from the front, back, and side using your phone or camera.Pictures of the tags should be included to show their information.Don't use stock photos of the Beanie Baby if you want to take pictures yourself.Potential buyers may think that your post is a scam.To get the best visibility, have at least 3 pictures of your Beanie Baby on the post.If you got your Beanie Baby verified, you should include a picture of the certificate.
Step 7: The Beanie Baby tags should be written on the sale post.
You can post your Beanie Baby in online marketplaces.Put the name of the Beanie Baby, the generation it belongs to, and the condition in the title of your sale post so other can find it easily.The year listed on the tush tag and any damage it has should be listed in the rest of the post.Check the listing to make sure there are no errors.The title of your sale post could be "Chocolate the Moose, 1st Generation (mint condition)".
Step 8: You can accept a secure payment method for Beanie Babies.
You could lose money if you accept checks for your Beanie Baby.You don't want to get scammed out of your money if you ask for payment through secure services.If you find a buyer, ask them to pay you before you send the Beanie Baby to make sure the sale is legit.If you are able to meet the buyer in person, you can accept cash.If you want to sell Beanie Babies on eBay, you only need to use the secure payment method.
Step 9: Once you receive payment, send your Beanie Baby to the buyer.
If you paid for your Beanie Baby, put it inside a plastic bag or case so it doesn't get damaged in transit.If you want to make sure the Beanie Baby is legit, put it in a large envelope or small box.You can mail the package to your nearest post office.You don't have to pay for the shipping cost if you ask the buyer to include it with their payment.Make sure your package is insured to make sure it doesn't get lost in the mail.If the package is lost, you may be able to get money back if you have insurance on it.