How to Spot Counterfeit Beanie Babies

Vicky Krupka, along with host Steve Cantin discuss the history of counterfeit beanie babies. Vicky is a featured writer on the highly popular BeanieMom web site, contributing author to the Beanie Collector and Beanie Mania magazines, and a nationally recognized expert on counterfeit beanie babies.

Following an introduction by Beckie Phillips and Becky Estenssoro, authors of "Beanie Mania - a comprehensive collector's guide", Vicky compares over 50 authentic Beanie Babies with counterfeits, detail by detail, with high-tech digital cameras. Find out how to identify real and fake tags, noses, eyes, and fabrics.