Goatee --- 1998 --- No Style # --- Ultra Rare Distinctive Limited Production Most ValuableFactory Oddity / Unique Feature--- / Multiple Tag Errors --- New --- Iconic Original --- MwmtMq NOTE!! Knowing that exclusivity and uniqueness of a limited stock item always attach a premium to its value. And that Beanie Babies with errors can be much more valuable than ones with perfectly printed tags.Without an Existing Identical listing to compare it to: Know that according to Microsoft's A.I. Ty Goatee, also known as "Goatee the Goat," is a retired Beanie Baby that was released in January 1999. Its value comes from several factors: Rarity: Goatee was only available for a short period before being retired in December 1999. Limited availability often increases collectible value. Condition: Beanie Babies in mint condition, especially those with tags still attached, are more valuable. Errors: Some Goatee Beanie Babies have tag errors, which can make them particularly rare and sought after by collectors. Popularity: Goatee was part of some sports promotions, like with the Arizona Diamondbacks, adding to its collectible appeal. Collectors often seek out these factors when determining the value of a Ty Beanie Baby. Making this Mint Most Valuable Iconic Original Limited production Pe 1st Edition Goatee with Multiple Tag Errors a Serious Collectors Item whose Future Selling Price will only continue to Rise! Original Owner / Iconic Original / Mint Condition ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Factory Oddity / Unique Feature (Incorrect Stitching resulting in Offset / Ueven Eyes with the Right Eye being Higher than the Left One See Photo # 1 Above ) ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Crucial Factory Origin Tag Error ( Gasport Hampshire U.K. Origin misspelled on Swing Tag Should be Gosport Hampshire U.K. See Photo # 3 Above ) ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Alpha Numeric Birth Date ( An actual day month and year November 4 1998 Only used on 1st Editions see Photo # 3 Above) ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Factory Tag Oddity ( 1998 Birth date on the Swing Tag 1999 on the Tush Tag ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Factory Oddity / Unique Feature ( TY's Red Heart Logo Clearly Visible on the back of the Tush tag See Photo # 5 Above ) ULTRA RARE No Style # on the Swing Tag ULTRA RARE Oakbrook misspelled on Both Tags should be Oak Brook ULTRA RARE Xtra space between meal and the ! in the Swing Tag's Poem ULTRA RARE TY INC 1999., All Caps ULTRA RARE The comma after INC on the Tush Tag should not be there Environ Safe PE Pellets This Fabulous Mint Most valuable Iconic Original Limited Production 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 Prized Goatee comes with both plastic Swing and Tush tag protectors!