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EP. 136 — The Beanie Baby Bubble (w/ Lisa Gilroy)
What’s poppin’ con-gregation? This week, Lisa Gilroy joins us 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 over $40,000. Stay Schemin’!
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://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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