What private plates do you have?
Discussion
Deranged Rover said:
I have G5RAS on retention, simply because I bought a car it was already on and quite liked it, so I kept it when I sold the car. Still can't bring myself to put it on my current Mondeo, though...
As an aside, I also contacted the DVLA about the availability of three particular number plates when I turned 40; one of which I thought would make a good present. They told me that two were already released and owned, but the third had never been released. however, they'd put it through their checking process and put it in an auction for me to buy, and would email to let me know when this happened.
However, I'm curious to know how long this usually takes, as I've now been waiting five and a half years! I do email them every year on my birthday to give them a gentle reminder, but the answer is always the same as above!
Tried to PM you but wouldn't let me, double check your profile settings and make sure it's set for receiving messages As an aside, I also contacted the DVLA about the availability of three particular number plates when I turned 40; one of which I thought would make a good present. They told me that two were already released and owned, but the third had never been released. however, they'd put it through their checking process and put it in an auction for me to buy, and would email to let me know when this happened.
However, I'm curious to know how long this usually takes, as I've now been waiting five and a half years! I do email them every year on my birthday to give them a gentle reminder, but the answer is always the same as above!
, my current collection of private plates are:
A far more accurate description. There can be no other reason apart from vanity for spending money on an number plate.
grudas said:
a modified honda s2000 with a personal plate will have little to no chance of being cloned.
This might be cheating a bit, but I live in the US and personalised plates are, as most of you probably know, easier to arrange. Format depends on each issuing state and so do costs. I live in South Carolina and the criteria is:
•There's a limit of seven characters of cars and trucks.
•There's a limit of six characters for motorcycles and specialty personalized plates.
•You can include numbers and letters.
•If you include a blank space, it's a character.
•You may only use the "&" symbol on plates for cars and trucks.
•You cannot use symbols on motorcycle plates.
•All combinations must be approved by the SCDMV.
Cost is less that $100.
I have "UK HEMI" on my 1960 Daimler SP250 (Dart). I usually get asked if it really does have a hemi engine.
I used to have "5 SPEED" on my manual gearbox Jaguar XJS.
•There's a limit of seven characters of cars and trucks.
•There's a limit of six characters for motorcycles and specialty personalized plates.
•You can include numbers and letters.
•If you include a blank space, it's a character.
•You may only use the "&" symbol on plates for cars and trucks.
•You cannot use symbols on motorcycle plates.
•All combinations must be approved by the SCDMV.
Cost is less that $100.
I have "UK HEMI" on my 1960 Daimler SP250 (Dart). I usually get asked if it really does have a hemi engine.
I used to have "5 SPEED" on my manual gearbox Jaguar XJS.
MiguelCotto said:
The Moose said:
Don’t be such a berk!
You posted on here asking for opinions on whether your number plate was a good investment. In my opinion, it’s not - it’s £400 pissed down the drain. That’s fine if you like it, but it’s not an investment! I don’t see why you, or anyone else, would willingly pay money to put that on your vehicle, but “to each his own”. You don’t like the answer you get so you get all pissy. What are you, six?
Why not list it for sale on PH and eBay and prove me wrong? Genuinely, I hope you’re right and you make money.
Oh, and I’m not American.
Edited by The Moose on Friday 13th December 11:38
t and you say I'm the one being pissy, hahaha my fking days. Dry your eyes.I'm not going to list it now, I'll do it at the best possible time to maximise its value.
There's no "bitter bullst" here.You asked for an opinion as to whether it would be a good investment. I answered that. I also asked you why anyone would want it on their car (and I'd say the same for the plate "EU20 HEY" or "EU20 YAY" if the country remained). In response you made the mother of all f
kups (which is assuming) thinking that as I live in the US, I am an American and blurted out what could only be described as bigotry... if I was a card carry member of the "perma-offended".There's a dude called berlintaxi who said you're a fool. Maybe throw some bigotry at him - he's probably a Kraut. Or maybe that guy 'Roo' who doesn't think you'll get your money back - he's clearly an Aussie so is probably reading it as "ǝʎq 02nǝ" and can't understand it.
To answer your question addressing my opinion of why I think it's a bad investment. I find it remarkable that 1 in 66 million people thought it was worth spending £400 on that - you have to earn at least £500 to actually pay for it (unless you're a doley). I think the chances of finding another person willing to do the same is slim...let alone paying a profit to you. I genuinely hope you make your money back. I see license plates like diamonds. Let's be honest, regardless of what gemstone dealers will tell you, you'll never make your money back on a diamond... even their. Sure, there are a few interesting and unique ones that do, but on the whole, you should buy it because you want to enjoy it.
Tell your carer to take the computer away for a bit and you may stop making silly "investments".
Oh, and in keeping with the thread - my contribution:
I have a cherished plate in the UK - I don't think it has any value...and even if it did, I wouldn't sell it. I inherited it and it means more to me than any amount of money - MG 2512.
Edited to correct spacing to ensure I don't end up in the crappy plates thread...
I have a cherished plate in the UK - I don't think it has any value...and even if it did, I wouldn't sell it. I inherited it and it means more to me than any amount of money - MG 2512.
Edited to correct spacing to ensure I don't end up in the crappy plates thread...
Edited by The Moose on Friday 13th December 15:44
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