Are my old Beanie Babies worth anything?

Honestly, most are not worth much. Ty made Beanie Babies in enormous numbers in the 1990s, and many people bought them as investments and stored them carefully, so the supply of clean examples is huge. The vast majority, including most Princess bears and most retired styles, sell for small amounts, often as group lots.

The exceptions are usually early production pieces with errors or rare variations: very early tag generations, certain color or fabric changes made early in a run, prototypes, and a few styles made in small numbers before a redesign. Condition of the heart-shaped hang tag matters a great deal, and a creased or missing tag cuts value sharply.

Be careful with online listings that claim huge prices. Those are asking prices, and many never sell. Search completed and sold listings for the exact name, tag generation and any variation, and if you think you have a true early rarity, have it looked at by an experienced toy or collectibles appraiser before you sell.