I have a rare/retired Santa TY Beanie Baby in Pristine Condition with Rare Tag Errors. It has spent its entire life inside, in an a/c cooled environment – Not garage kept. Release Date: Sept 30, 1998. Retirement Date: Dec 31, 1998. Bought with Swing Tag Encased. Santa was never displayed or played with. Stored in plastic bag, inside plastic storage container. This collectible Santa TY Beanie Baby features Tag Errors. Making it more rare. Tush tag – Space between “toy” and! Tush tag – No comma after IL. Please see photos for other errors, thanks!