In the late 1990s, a peculiar craze swept across America. Overnight, Beanie Babies went from a plush children's toy to a full-blown national obsession. People of all ages started collecting these understuffed bean-filled animals. Collectors feverishly hunted down limited edition pieces and rare retired designs.
The tiny toys became bonafide investments. …
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