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.
Below is a list of Beanie Babies worth money. They feature some of the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Generation versions that are hard to find and also rare exclusive Beanie Babies that were not available to the normal public. eBay is the best marketplace for high and low end Beanie Babies.