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Beanie Babies frenzy highlights buyer ignorance and hype
At a Milwaukee conference, Charlotte Baecher of Consumers Union criticizes Beanie Babies merchandising and the emotional consumer craze. She cites irrational behavior, media stories of using toys in promotions, and a shrinking secondary market as evidence of widespread consumer education needs.
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Scripps
Howard News Service
Coarance
Consumer Educatr
Charlotte Baecher
Ms. Baecher
Consumers Union
Milwaukee
Consumer Reports
Zillions
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Center For Consumer Affairs
Beecher
Beanie Lee Me Beecher
McDonald's
Yankee Stadium
Sandy Brown
Brown
Ms. Brown
Ms Brown