Webkinz Lil Kinz, Zumbuddy and especially now Signature Webkinz have
become quite popular. With only about 5 years under its belt has grown
to quite a big deal and to think it hasn't even been a big hit for all
of that time. If you are a parent of someone who has become obsessed
with them or even if you are the one now obsessed with it, you aren't
alone and would want to argue that surely it hasn't been that short.
Ganz
had started to retire some of their webkinz, but have definitely
realized it is a much bigger issue. There are now hundreds of current
webkinz and they usually issue 4 regular sized webkinz and 3 Signature
Webkinz every month. They have begun to realize their errors as they
have tried to retire one each week for the past month, doesn't solve the
problem, but allows from multiplilcation of current webkinz. This still
leaves the opportunity to mass retire a bunch of them as I see them
doing. Part of it is depending how much back stock they have. They
have done a much better job at not producing too many that they sit on
the backstock for months and months. Retired Webkinz can still be
adopted and their secret code still will work with the Webkinz World
website. This means that all the company will no longer produce and sell
webkinz particular. But is a real big thing for collectors as people
will continue to find these webkinz to use in their accounts, thus taking even more off the market.
As
with any investment, supply and demand determine what the Webkinz will
be worth. What makes these stick out is that these aren't just stuffed
plush animals, but also provide games and entertainment for awhile for
kids and kids at heart. Some have really skyrocketed over a short
period of time because of their limited existence for one reason or
another. True that most people tend to buy them as soon as they come
out rather than wait unless their wish list is way too long, which can
be the case.
For example, consider that the retired Cheeky Dog Webkinz
was selling for retail of about $11.99. You can't even buy just the
stuffed plush for that anymore as that alone has sold for $100+. Think
if you were smart enough to keep it in great condition with the code
still attached. Can easily sell them for $400+ if not $1000. Now
step back and really think about that. You can buy a real dog for even
less than that. Of course that doesn't include taking care of the dog,
but the virtual dog/stuffed animal doesn't require anything more than a
safe secure place to house it, which is minimal. Obviously they are not
all as high as those returns for the Cheeky dog, but plenty of profit
potential available. You have the Cheeky Cat webkinz that sells for about half that and the Love Puppy webkinz
in particular has taken quite a leap of its own and always jumps again
come Valentine's day. Even taking a look at other Webkinz, just in
months you can see your Webkinz like the Eagle or Chipmunk hit $30+, already more than double what you paid for it. Even one of the more recent retirees of the Sea Otter Webkinz jumped a few dollars following retirement.
Lil Kinz Webkinz are at a unique point right now. Signature webkinz, Zumbuddy webkinz
and regular webkinz have taken the interest of many consumers, but not
many seem to realize that they aren't making any more lil kinz unless of
course you read our article on it before. It is almost like buying
penny stocks as you don't know if it is going to multiply by tons or
disappear. Chances of it more disappearing are unlikely but when you
can buy them for like $8, not too much to lose.
Speaking of Signature Webkinz,
those have been the largest gainers as have been selling for like $25,
but the catch is that retailers can only get 6 of them at a time per
month unless have connections. With how they are so soft in nature,
lifelike and larger as well, they have been a grand slam. I mean look
at the Golden Retriever Signature webkinz (full size not the small golden retriever signature webkinz)
that is now fetching close to $200 in about a years time. Lots of the
others are quickly gaining steam as supply has been small to begin with
and no more coming into the marketplace will only see it raise in value.
The downside to this is the large upfront costs because to pick up 4
of them, you are easily paying over $100, so not chump change.
So if it was an exact science many people would be buying all the right Webkinz
and becoming rich. Some have already become quite wealthy just by
buying low and selling high or at least holding onto it for awhile.
Certainly beats the interest in a savings account by a long shot, but
you do have to be patient. So even if this extreme excitement doesn't
continue, you still stand to make a pretty penny. The quality of the
new Webkinz is amazing and supplies have still been limited and don't
forget that so many of these kids have younger brothers and sisters and
will have kids. Even parents get involved to play with them online. So
Ty, the maker of Beanie Babies just turned 20 years recently, but Webkinz
are so much more than beanies. You won't be disappointed even if it is
just to interact with your little ones. That is worth more than a ton
of money because they won't be little forever. Enjoy them while you
can!
Have a complete selection of all of the webkinz with Free shipping and low prices. Also for my 3 and 6 year olds it has become customary is to pat the heads of each webkinz going out and to wish them a safe trip and that they will enjoy their new home. Besides them, please go to: Buy Webkinz Worldwide, we like to hear the reactions of the special someone or someones receiving them. It makes things better since we don't actually get to meet face to face.
