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. (This pertains to the following Listing Below)

Claude and Claude Jr Ultra Rare Combo consists of the following 2 Most Popular Beanies of their Time!

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.

The Ty Claude and Claude Jr. Set is considered highly valuable for several reasons:

1. Rarity: This set is ultra-rare, making it a sought-after collectible.
2. Complete Set: Having both Claude and Claude Jr. together increases the value, as complete sets are often more valuable than individual items.
3. Manufacturing Oddities: Some sets may have unique manufacturing defects or dual tush tags, which can make them even more desirable to collectors.
4. Investment Quality: The set is considered an investment-quality item, meaning it has the potential to appreciate in value over time.

CLAUDE # 4083 --- 1996 -- Ultra Rare Tag Combo Limited Production  Most Valuable Dual U.S. Factory / Canadian Tush Tags printed in English and French ( Very Scarce ) --- Mfg.Oddities / Unique Features --- Pvc 1st Edition --- Multiple Tag  Errors  --- New --- Iconic Original --- Mwmt - Mq

Yesterday  A More Common Single Tush Tagged Claude is Featured at number 6  on the Top 25 Most Expensive Beanie Babies in the World (Rankings) and selling for up to $40,000.00 + based on its rarities

But That Was Yesterday and Yesterday is GONE!!! TODAY!!!  That same Single Tush Tagged Claude  is  Ranked at number 5 and Valued at  $100,000.00 on https://equityatlas.org/most-expensive-beanie-babies-2024 Financial Consultant to the Entertainment Industry With The  Following Bottom Line : Claude the Crab, with its vibrant tie-dye shell and distinctive design, is a must-have for Beanie Baby enthusiasts. Its rarity and unique appearance have catapulted its worth into six-figure territory.

According to Microsoft's A.I.  What makes Claude so Valuable  " Claude the Crab, a tie-dyed Beanie Baby released in 1997, has become surprisingly valuable among collectors. Here’s why "

1. Unique Design: Claude’s blend of diverse colors—dark blue, rich green, mellow brown, and an elegant cream undershell—sets it apart from other Beanie Babies.
2. Errors and Variations: Collectors value Claude for unusual errors on its tags. For instance:
   • Some versions have an ® above the ™ on the tush tag.
   • The swing tag sometimes has a space before an exclamation point.
   • Misprints like these make certain versions more sought after.
3. Short Production Run: Claude was retired from manufacture on December 31, 1998, making it relatively scarce.
4.   Concluding: That Beanie Babies with Dual Canadian/ US tush tags can be more valuable due to their rarity and the unique labeling requirements they meet. The additional value can vary significantly depending on the specific Beanie Baby and its condition. Generally these Dual -Tagged Beanie Babies can fetch higher prices sometimes 10-50% more value than their Single-Tagged Counterparts. ”

These factors create a sense of rarity and exclusivity, driving up demand and prices in the collector’s market. Making this Mint Most Valuable Iconic Original Limited Production Dual Tush Tagged Claude with a Unique Feature and Multiple Tag Errors a Serious Collector’s Item whose Future Selling Price will only continue to Rise!

• ULTRA RARE Original Owner / Iconic Original / Mint Condition
• ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Limited Production., Dual U.S.Factory /
• ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Mfg.Oddity # 1 Unique Feature Incorrect Stitching resulting in Off Set / Uneven Eyes with the Right Eye being Higher than the Left One one (See Picture # 2 Above)
•  ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Mfg.Oddity # 2 Unique Feature Hind Leg is longer than the Left  one ( See Picture # 3 Above)
• ULTRA RARE Most Valuable / Unique Feature It is the " "ONLY" Beanie Baby with a poem dedicated to his name ( See Photo # 3 Above )  
• ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Ty Europe LTD Fareham Hants PO15 5TX Origin
• ULTRA RARE Most Valuable ( No U.K. after 5TX listed See Photo # 3 Above ). 
• ULTRA RARE Most Valuable PVC Pellets ( Only used on 1st Editions )
• ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Red Star on Tush Tag ( NEVER USED with PVC Pellets ( See photo # 4 Above )
• ULTRA RARE Most Valuable The tush tag has 2 ® Trademark symbols and 2 "TM" trademark symbols.  ( Enlarge front of Tush Tag photo # 4 above)
• ULTRA RARE Oakbrook misspelled on both tags should be Oak Brook
• ULTRA RARE No comma between Oakbrook and IL on both tags
•  ULTRA RARE 1996TYINC., on the Tush Tag all Caps
• ULTRA RARE the comma after INC., on the Tush Tag should not be there
• The U.S. Tush Tag has both REG NO PA & 1965 (KR) designation

Claude JR Jr. Number 9 of A Tremendously Successful McDonald's Promo Highlighting the Most Popular Beanies at the Time! (  Known to have its own rarities ) remains Sealed in His Original packaging!

This Fabulous Mint Most Valuable Iconic Original Limited Production Dual Tush Tagged Collector’s 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 Prized Claude comes with both Plastic Swing and U.S. Factory Tush Tag Protectors!