I trust that all of you had a Happy Thanksgiving! With 1998 coming to a close and 1999 fast approaching, I would like for you to answer the following questions. The answers (along with some of your responses) will be posted for your viewing. 1998 has been a challenging year to find Beanies. Ty has implemented new guidelines to Ty account holders. Have these guidelines helped you in locating Beanies? Yes No Somewhat Many rumors indicate that Beanies have taken a downward slide. In your opinion are Beanies as popular as they were six months ago? Yes No Somewhat Do you feel that Ty has been aggressive enough with his polices to keep your Beanie interest alive and help you locate them easier? Yes No Somewhat 1997 brought Tickle Me Elmo. 1998 brings Furby. In your opinion, how does this compare to the Beanie craze? Does Compare Does Not Compare Indifferent Have the amount of counterfeit Beanies had any influence on you continuing to collect? Yes No Indifferent Beanie news can be found on the Internet, publications and magazines. Do you find these publications to be resourceful and educating? Yes No Indifferent Have you found the latest new releases in your local stores at a reasonable price? Yes No Never A TRUE Beanies collector is someone who will continue to collect no matter what happens to the market. In most cases Ty's policies or the secondary market does not affect a TRUE Beanie collector. Are you a TRUE Beanie collector? Yes No Please give your opinion of the current Beanie market. Examples - rumors, Ty, secondary market, Ty retailers and competition from other lines. Your responses to the questions along with some of the written responses will be posted in approx. 2 weeks. Thank you for taking the time to participate in this questionnaire. Ms. Janie