Expert: HEIDI - 8/2/2009

Question
I have a beanie that is either Cubbie or Brownie.  It has a 1st gen tush tag, but unfortunately no hang tag.  It must be a 1st gen hang tag according to "about beanies" website.  How can I know if it is a Brownie??  I know the value goes down w/o Hang tag, but I loved to know which bear it is.  Also, I noticed alot of prices you quoted people for their beanies, and I looked on e-bay and alot of the rare ones you priced at $80.00 plus, you can find on ebay for $3.99.  Am I overlooking something??  I have 4 4th gen Princess Diana bears that you quoted being $80.00 but could buy for $1.00-$3.00 on ebay.  Just wondering what the true value of my 400 beanie babies are really worth.  Wish their was a reliable book or magazine,website, etc. that could tell me.  Any suggestions??

Answer
FIRST IF YOU COULD SEND ME A PICTURE OF THE BEAR YOU HAVE I CAN TELL YOU WHICH ONE YOU HAVE SECOND THE PRICES I GIVE TO PEOPLE ARE THE CORRECT ONES THE PRICES ON EBAY ARE FROM STUPID PEOPLE WHO HAVE NEVER CHECKED TO SEE WHAT THE BEANIE BABIES THEY HAVE ARE WORTH AND TO GET THE MOST RECENT PRICES FOR YOUR BEANIE BABIES YOU MAY WANT TO TRY CALLING AN ANTIQUE STORE THEY SHOULD BE ABLE TO HELP YOU WITH THE PRICES . HAVE A GREAT DAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!