July 29, 2024

EP. 253 — The Beanie Baby Bubble w/ Lisa Gilroy [Re-Release]

Lisa Gilroy (Jury Duty) joins the con-gregation to discuss how Beanie Baby Mania took the 90’s by storm, with people collecting and selling Ty Inc. stuffed toys for thousands of dollars. Plus, influencer scammer Caroline Calloway is accused of owing her landlord $40,000. Stay Schemin’! (Originally Released 05/02/2022)

 

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On Sunday, Sept. 22nd Laci will be hosting the Scam Goddess Live: 5 Year Anniversary @ the Regent Theatre in Los Angeles. Buy tickets at https://regentdtla.com/tm-event/scam-goddess-live-five-year-anniversary/

 

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Research by Kaelyn Brandt.

 

SOURCES:

https://www.insider.com/influencer-caroline-calloway-accused-of-not-paying-40000-in-rent-2022-3

https://www.vox.com/the-goods/22870250/nft-beanie-baby-price-guide-bubble-princess-value

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/great-beanie-baby-bubble-went-110000959.html

https://thehustle.co/the-great-beanie-baby-bubble-of-99/

https://theweek.com/articles/461977/great-beanie-baby-bubble

https://www.chicagomag.com/Chicago-Magazine/May-2014/Ty-Warner/

The Great Beanie Baby Bubble by Zac Bissonnette

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