Ty Beanie Baby 'Millennium' bear plush toy (not authenticated)

This plush stuffed animal appears to be the 'Millennium' bear from the Ty Beanie Babies collection. The toy features deep plum-colored or purple synthetic plush fur, matching purple paw pads with stitched claw details, dark plastic safety eyes, a dark stitched nose, and a shiny purple satin ribbon tied neatly around its neck in a bow. Attached to the bear's left ear is a prominent heart-shaped red tag bearing the white 'ty' logo, which is a key visual indicator consistent with the brand's standard presentation. The bear is resting on what appears to be a computer keyboard. Regarding the condition, the plush shows some minor surface lint and stray fibers caught in the material, but appears otherwise intact with no obvious major tears or repairs visible in this image. The owner has provided additional unverified context, identifying the item as a Beanie Baby Original 2000 Millennium Bear Plush Toy by Ty, complete with a birthdate of 01/01/1999 and a poem printed inside the tag reading: 'A brand new century has come to call / Health and happiness to one and all / Bring on the fireworks and all the fun / Let s keep the party going til 2001!'. However, because physical inspection cannot take place and tags can be replicated or swapped, this user attribution remains unverified. The identification rests primarily on the distinctive purple coloration, ribbon accessory, and the visible heart-shaped red 'ty' logo tag attached to the ear.

Based on what I can see in the provided image, the plush toy features the visual characteristics commonly associated with the 'Millennium' bear from the Ty Beanie Babies collection, including the deep purple plush fur and the heart-shaped red 'ty' logo tag attached to the ear. Per user submission, the owner identifies this as an Original 2000 Millennium Bear Plush Toy by Ty complete with specific tag details and a 1999 birthdate. However, I cannot verify from a photo whether the tags are original to the item, pristine, or have been swapped, nor can I evaluate internal tag details that require close-up physical inspection. Assuming the owner's claim is correct and the item remains in the stated condition with minor surface lint, comparable items of this type typically trade in the $5 to $25 range in current secondary markets, though many mass-produced Beanie Babies from this era command lower end values due to high production numbers. General market demand for these plush toys has cooled significantly compared to their late-1990s peak. To properly evaluate and establish the value, I would need physical inspection to confirm the condition of the tush tag, hang tag protector status, and overall material integrity. If this item turns out to be a replica, unauthorized copy, or in a lesser condition state upon physical review, the value would likely drop to a nominal figure of $1 to $5.