A:
I felt that if I wanted to start my own company I would have to design and manufacture a unique well-made gift item that didn’t already exist in the marketplace. In 1985 I took out a 2nd mortgage on my 2-bedroom condo in order to purchase my first shipment. What followed . . . . even surprised me ! !
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Would you ever auction off another signed collection by you for charity??? (submitted by Beanieking86)
How many America Beanies will you sign? Will you have other celebrity signed auctions as well? (submitted by BelleofLouisville)
What was your favorite Halloween costume when you were a kid? (submitted by good2bqueen)
Are you planning to make more Jingle Beanies this year and for years to come? (submitted by Mindys_beanies)
Will you bring America Beanie to Canada? (submitted by ddsnowflake2000)
Date: October 11, 2001
Q:
How many America Beanies will you sign? Will you have other celebrity signed auctions as well? (submitted by BelleofLouisville)
A:
The AMERICA Bear that was auctioned off to support the Red Cross will be the last that I personally sign. Because of the Bear's great success in raising money I am considering introducing something new and special in the near future. Keep your eye on . . . . Ty.com !
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Will you publish your own bean bag magazine? (submitted by NE120)
How can I join the Beanie Baby Official Club? (submitted by purrfect kitty)
Where can I purchase Ty BBOC kits? (submitted by uglyfeet)
Does the Clubby 4 Buddies have different color pins/buttons on them like the Clubby 4 Beanie? (submitted by Colby211)
what's your favorite book? (submitted by kazygroovin)
Date: October 22, 2001
Q:
Will you publish your own bean bag magazine? (submitted by NE120)
A:
We all know Beanie magazines are lots of fun. Since MaryBeth left us, we've all been a little sad - but don't forget to "expect the unexpected".
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What are your hobbies? (ie:what do you like to do on your "days off"?) (submitted by cyberScully)
Who belong's to the lip prints on Smooch the Beanie Baby? (submitted by beaniebj2000)
Why doesn't the TY store ship Beanie Babies to Canada? (submitted by waddells)
I like Courage and Rescue, are they only available online or will they come to stores too? (submitted by Towelie)
Where can I find the new BBOC kit and Clubby IV Beanie Baby? (submitted by cheekymonkey)
Date: October 27, 2001
Q:
Why doesn't the TY store ship Beanie Babies to Canada? (submitted by waddells)
A:
I am happy to announce that this week we opened the Ty Store to Canada. To our Canadian customers, thank you for your patience. To the rest of our customers around the world . . . . soon, very soon !
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Will you ever introduce more Baby Ty? (submitted by SapphireRayne)
How much money was raised for charity by Ariel and Issy? (submitted by imsorry)
Do you keep one of every Beanie you design for yourself as a souvenir? (submitted by *Classy_Gal_13*)
Do you collect anything? (submitted by dragonfairyuk)
Will you bring Rescue and Courage to the Ty retailers in Canada? We would love to support the cause. (submitted by punkmom13)
