The Beanie Baby Bonanza

This chapter explores the cultural and financial frenzy surrounding Teenie Beanies, a promotional collaboration between Beanie Babies and McDonald's, which led to unprecedented sales and chaotic shopping experiences. It highlights the rise of the secondary market for these collectibles and the mix of eccentricities, including humorous legal disputes and crime linked to the craze. The discussion also touches on personal stories of individuals who turned their Beanie Baby investments into lucrative side hustles.