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Why are some Beanie Babies worth more than others? Prices for collectibles are about supply and demand

  • Written by Christophe Spaenjers, Associate Professor of Finance, University of Colorado Boulder
Why are some Beanie Babies worth more than others? Prices for collectibles are about supply and demandFrom limited editions to spelling errors, only the rarest Beanie Babies are worth money.iStock, CC BY-SAWhy are some Beanie Babies worth more than others? Prices for collectibles are about supply and demand

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