Ty Mel/ Jr Set Ultra Rare Invaluable and similar items

NOTE!! Like with most other collectibles, with Ty Beanie Babies, finding a Complete Set with a specific trait often creates a collection that is more valuable than the sum of its parts. ( The set consists of the Following 2 Investment Quality Koala Bear Beanie babies the following Listing ) 1 ) Ultra Rare Invaluable Limited Production Mel with DistinctiveFactory Oddities and Unique Features 1 ) Ultra Rare Invaluable Limited Production Mel Jr. Number 7 of A Tremendously Successful McDonald's Promo Highlighting the 12 Most Popular Beanies at the Time! ( Known to have its own rarities ) remains Sealed in Her Original Sealed Clear Plastic packaging! 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: Accoring to Microsoft's A.I. The Ty Mel Ty McDonald's Jr Set is considered highly valuable due to several factors that make it a sought-after collector's item: Limited Production: These Beanie Babies were part of a limited production run, making them harder to find. Tag Errors: The set includes multiple tag errors, such as missing punctuation or misspellings, which are highly prized by collectors. First Edition: The Mel Beanie Baby in the set is a first edition, made with PVC pellets, which were only used in early versions. Mint Condition: Sets in mint condition, especially those with original packaging, significantly increase in value. Historical Significance: Mel Jr. was part of a McDonald's promotional campaign, adding to its nostalgic and collectible appeal. These factors, combined with the overall popularity of Beanie Babies, contribute to the set's high value. Some listings show prices ranging from $2,500 to $5,000, depending on rarity and condition. MEL # 4102 --- 1996 --- Ultra Rare Distinctive Limited Production Most valuable --- Factory Oddities / Unique Features --- Multiple Tag Errors PVC 1st Edition --- New --- Iconic Original --- MwmtMq A More Common Mel Is Featured as number 46 and selling $4,500.00 on the 125 Most Valuable Beanie babies https://www.workandmoney.com/ With the following Bottom line: Mel the koala was released on Jan. 1, 1997. A different version of the cute gray koala was also offered as a part of McDonald's line of Beanie Baby prizes, but the regular Ty version is more valuable. Original Owner / Iconic Original / MInt Condition ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Distinctive Factory Oddities / Unique Features ( Incorrect Stitching resulting in Offset / Uneven Eyes combined with an Offset Crooked Nose and Smile See Photo # 4 Above) ULTRA RARE P.V.C. pellets ( ONLY used on 1st Editions ) ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Deutschland 90008 Nurnberg Importer on Swing Tag ULTRA RARE No comma between Oakbrook and IL on both tags ULTRA RARE No period after the A in U.S.A. on the Tush tag ULTRA RARE No period after C in P.V.C. on Tush Tag ULTRA RARE Misplaced comma after Inc. on Tush Tag ( should not be there ) ULTRA RARE Oakbrook Misspelled on both tags should be Oak Brook ULTRA RARE 1996TYINC., on the tush tag all Caps ULTRA RARE the comma after INC., on the tush tag should not be here REG. No PA. 1965(KR) Designations on the Tush Tag Mel Jr. Number 7 of A Tremendously Successful McDonald's Promo Highlighting the 12 Most Popular Beanies at the Time! ( Known to have its own rarities ) remains Sealed in Her Original packaging! This Fabulous Mint Most Valuable Iconic Originals Limited Production Collectors Set 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 Coveted Ultra Rare Mel comes with both plastic Swing and Tush Tag protectors!