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Date Posted: 19:43:44 07/17/01 Tue
Author: Judy
Subject: Hi kelsey,you should have it now!!Thanks
In reply to: Judy/Starbeanie 's message, "MaryBeth BeanBag World News" on 14:07:06 07/17/01 Tue

>Thanks Beaniemom for the news
>
>
>Mary Beth's Bean Bag World ... ceases publication.
>Mary Beth
>Sobolewski shares the following letter:
>
> July 17, 2001
>
> Dear Beanie Friends,
>
> It is with great sadness that I share the news
>that after almost four years, H &S
> Media, Inc., has decided to cease publication of
>Mary Beth's Bean Bag World
> Monthly.
>
> My heartfelt "THANK YOU" to each and every one of
>you that has supported
> us in some way over the lifespan of this
>magazine. I have always maintained
> that Beanie collectors are wonderful people-they
>are kind, warm, loving and
> have a very soft spot in their hearts. I have so
>enjoyed your letters, your
> photographs and your encouragement over the
>years. I am honored to have
> personally met many of you at Beanie conventions
>and shared stories of how
> Beanies have touched our lives. You, my friends,
>are the best!
>
> I was informed of this decision only yesterday
>early evening, via email, from the
> Managing Editor at H&S. We had the September
>issue finished and ready to go
> to press tomorrow, but the decision was made not
>to print. The issue presently
> on the newsstands, August 2001 with Addison on
>the cover is our last.
>
> This decision was strictly a financial one.
>Although the Beanie collecting market
> is very strong and will certainly continue
>indefinitely, the national phenomenon
> is not was it once was. The first thing affected
>is that a reduced market results
> in reduced magazine sales. Then advertisers --
>necessary to the success of a
> national publication - quit advertising. These
>factors forced H&S to experience
> cutbacks in terms of editorial/production staff,
>number of pages, paper quality,
> etc. over the last year until this decision
>became inevitable.
>
> As many of you know, I am expecting my fifth baby
>in just two days.
> Ironically, this is not the reason for closing
>the magazine. When Beanie World
> (Oh, how I LOVED that title!) first opened its
>doors, I was four months
> expectant with my Danny. I was fully planning to
>continue working with the
> publication if it continued. It was just not
>meant to be.
>
> Beanie World/Bean Bag World was a very unique
>opportunity for me, one for
> which I will always be grateful. I am most
>thankful to our wonderful team of
> Staff Writers-Jackie, Karen, Jacki, Joe, Claudia,
>Sharon and Linda-that have
> not only done a fantastic job, but became my dear
>friends in the process. Thank
> you to Harvey and Steve and Bob and the staff at
>H&S that believed in me.
>
> To my friends at Ty-Mike, Scott, Linda, Annie,
>John, Lorie-it has been my
> pleasure working with you. Keep up the great
>surprises that keep us all on our
> toes. And lastly, to Ty Warner-thank you for
>creating this wonderful product
> that has brought so much happiness into so many
>of our lives. I am forever
> indebted.
>
> I fully intend to keep one of every Beanie Baby,
>Beanie Kid and now Beanie
> Bopper displayed in my collection. If you happen
>to see me in a retail line
> somewhere scrambling over the last Celebrate
>Beanie or Sassy Star Beanie
> Bopper, be sure to say, "Hi!" :-)
>
> Happy Collecting!
> Mary Beth Sobolewski
>
> P.S. I just received an answer from H&S Media
>regarding those of you who
> have outstanding subscriptions for Bean Bag
>World. Please call Subscriber
> Services at 1-888-763-6411 Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM
>CST to request your
> remaining refund. Apparently, they are offering a
>refund or Beanbag
> merchandise in excess of the value, whichever you
>prefer

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