Ty Jabber No Style # 1997 --- 1 of a Kind Rewarding Limited Production Invaluable Factory Oddities / Unique Features --- PVC 1st Edition --- Multiple Tag Errors --- New --- Iconic Original --- Mwmt Mq NOTE!! A More Common Jabber is Featured at Number 11 on the 125 Most Valuable Beanies Valued at over $10,000.00 with following the Bottom line: “Jabber the parrot Beanie Baby loves to talk. The brightly colored bird is one of the most colorful Beanie Babies, and that's one of the reasons he's so valuable. With six different colors and 17 pattern pieces making up each Jabber toy, he was one of the most time-intensive Beanie Babies to produce. This expensive Beanie Baby was released on May 30, 1998, and retired on Dec. 23, 1999. 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: According to Microsoft's A.I.What makes a MwmtMq Ty Jabber with a Chinese Production Watermark on the Inside Its Tush Tag combined with Factory Oddities and Multiple Errors so Valuable In short: A Ty Jabber Beanie Baby with a Chinese production watermark inside its tush tag, combined with factory oddities and multiple tag errors, is valuable because it represents a convergence of rarity factors—production complexity, provenance markers, and collectible error appeal—that dramatically increase desirability among advanced collectors. ? Why This Jabber Is So Valuable Complex Construction Jabber the Parrot is one of the most intricate Beanie Babies ever made, with six different fabric colors and 17 pattern pieces. This complexity made production more error-prone, so oddities and mistakes are more likely to appear. Chinese Production Watermark A watermark or factory stamp inside the tush tag (often numbers like “311”) indicates internal production tracking. These stamps are not present on all Beanies, so when combined with Jabber’s already complex design, they signal a rarer production run. Factory Oddities Oddities like dual tush tags, unusual pellet types, or market-specific markings (e.g., “REG NO PA 1965 (KR)” for Korean distribution) amplify value because they represent production anomalies not intended for mass release. Market Value Evidence Rare Jabber error versions have sold for $250–$300 in mint condition. Exceptionally rare examples with multiple errors and stamps have been listed for over $5,000 on collector marketplaces. Standard Jabbers without errors are far less valuable, showing how much errors and oddities drive collector demand. ? Why Collectors Pay a Premium Provenance Authenticity: Watermarks and stamps prove factory origin, reassuring collectors against counterfeits. Narrative Appeal: Jabber’s vibrant design and error history make it a centerpiece in themed collections. Scarcity: Few Jabbers combine all three rarity layers—complex design, watermark, and multiple errors. Condition: MWMT MQ (Mint With Mint Tags, Museum Quality) status ensures top-tier preservation, which multiplies value. ? Putting It Together A Jabber with a Chinese watermark, factory oddities, and multiple errors is essentially a perfect storm of collectible traits. It’s not just rare—it’s narratively rich, historically significant, and visually striking. For collectors who value both provenance and storytelling. This kind of Jabber becomes more than a plush—it’s a museum-worthy artifact that embodies the quirks and history of the Beanie Baby craze. Original Owner / Iconic Original / Mint Condition / Rewarding Distinctive Limited Production ( Made Available only from 1998 - 1999 ) 1 of a Kind Rewarding Factory Oddities ( Incorrect Stitching from the forehead down to the Nose, combined with Uneven Eyes where the Left Eye is lower than the Right one See Photo # 2 Above ) ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Factory Tag / Unique Feature # 1 ( I.E. Distinctive Chinese Watermark inside the Tush Tag See Photo # 5 Above ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Factory Tag / Unique Feature # 2 ( Alpha Numeric Birth Date I.E. An actual day month and year spelled out as October 10 1997 Only Used on 1st Editions See Photo # 3 Above) ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Crucial Factory Tag Oddity ( 1997 on Swing Tag 1998 On the Tush Tag See Photo # 3 Above) 1 of a Kind Most Valuable Critical Factory Oddity ( Defective 1998 Tush Tag Pe Pellets 1st Edition Should be 1997 P.V.C. Pellets( Ty Inc. switched from using PVC pellets to PE pellets in Beanie Babies in 1998 This change was made to be more environmentally friendly meaning Original Most Valuable PVC Pellets are inside this 1997 Ultra Rare Jabber See Photo # 5 Above ) 1 of a Kind Most Valuable Tag / Unique Feature ( A Red Star on the Tush Tag Only used with PVC Pellets See Photo # 4 Above ) Ultra Rare Most Valuable PVC Pellets Used Only in 1st Editions ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Factory Origin / Unique Feature / ( Coveted Fare Ham Hants PO515 5TX U.K. Origin See Photo # 3 Above ) ULTRA RARE No Style # On inside of the Swing Tag ULTRA RARE Oak Brook Misspelled on both Tags should be Oak Brook ULTRA RARE1998TYINC., on the Tush Tag All Caps ULTRA RARE The comma after INC., on the Tush Tag should not be there Environ Safe Pellets REG NO PA 1965 ( KR) Tush Tag Designations which adds to its Rarity 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 1 of a Kind Jabber comes with both plastic Swing and Tush tag protectors