Paul Barretta, President of Talent Clearing House, stated, Whether artists are paid based on traditional royalty structure or one tied to profitability of releases, administration can pose quite a burden.
Despite the continuation of the line, the most expensive Beanie Babies are the same ones that were rare and valuable during the original Beanie Baby craze. For instance, fewer than 2,000 wingless Quackers the duck dolls were produced and the rare Beanie Baby may now be valued in excess of $1,300.
Most Popular. 1  Every so often, a story emerges trumpeting a crazy high price tag for an old Beanie Baby. Most recently, The Daily Mail said a British couple bought a purple Princess Diana bear second-hand for $15, and that it was now worth more than $100,000.