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Peggy Gallagher has been a collector and consultant in Beanie Baby authenticity for several years. In fact, many have e-mailed her lots of questions regarding Beanies, most of which she has tried her best to answer. She was the first person to offer a Beanie Baby authenticity service and has authenticated over 16,000 Beanie Babies since 1996. She has been on the advisory board of e-Bay, the internet auction site regarding Beanie Babies, for many years.
The Beanie Baby will in no way be altered. There will be no application of any puncturing devices to your Beanie. It will be returned to you intact in a display container. If you choose to break the seal of authenticity you may do so, however it's authenticity can no longer be valid. The Beanie does not have to be returned to remove the tamper resisitent seal. It will however read VOID if it has been removed.
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First, your
Beanie will be inspected by Peggy. Secondly, a numbered certificate of
authenticity will be assigned to your Beanie. Thirdly, your Beanie will
be placed with a certificate in a sturdy, Lucite display case (shown in this
picture). Lastly, your beanie will be sealed with a tamper evident seal.
Your Beanie will be shipped back within 2-3 business days of receipt of
the Beanie. You will be emailed the UPS tracking number. Beanies authenticated
by Peggy Gallagher are bought
and sold for the highest prices!
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The Beanie
must have a tush tag. The Beanie can still be authenticated without the Ty
heart tag and will be placed into a container.
If your Beanie
is counterfeit or it is real with an altered or counterfeit tag, you will
be notified of this fact in writing. If your Beanie is not a genuine
Beanie or it is a real Beanie with counterfeit tags you still will be
responsible for paying the authenticity fee.
If you have a
counterfeit, altered or tag altered Beanie it is your responsiblility to
follow up with the buyer or supplier Notice of its problem/ problems will
be sent to you in writing via e-mail. Peggy Gallagher Enterprises, Inc.
can not become involved any further.
This service
supplies an answer whether your beanie and tags are real or not. Peggy
will not become involved in having the problem resolved between buyers and
seller. Peggy will provide the information and return your Beanie. Beyond
this it is your responsibility to resolve the counterfeit issue.
Remember most
sellers of altered or counterfeit Beanies are not aware they have a
tainted Beanie.
In the event the Beanie is such that it can not be authenticated without doubt, the Beanie will be returned without the fee charged. However, return shipping will be deducted from the refund check.
Beanie
Baby / Attic Treasure / Beanie Kid
Beanie Buddy
