License plate collecting with the Wizard
March 5th, 2015 at 2:53:58 PM permalink | |
Wizard Administrator Member since: Oct 23, 2012 Threads: 239 Posts: 6095 | 2 hours to go and the auction is at $405. I'm tempted to up my bid. I'm quite sure I'll never see one of these for sale again. Knowledge is Good -- Emil Faber |
March 5th, 2015 at 3:43:39 PM permalink | |
Ayecarumba Member since: Oct 24, 2012 Threads: 89 Posts: 1744 | Is it a "licence plate" It seemed to function more like a "badge" to identify foreign vehicles. The good shape of the paint in the American flag gives me pause regarding whether or not it is in original condition. Supposedly, the plate is almost 30 years old, but the steel around the mounting holes looks rust free. |
March 5th, 2015 at 7:16:59 PM permalink | |
Wizard Administrator Member since: Oct 23, 2012 Threads: 239 Posts: 6095 | It closed for $1267, which was much more than my max bid.
I would argue that a license plate pretty much is a numbered badge for a car. I think it may have been made of aluminum, which would explain the lack of rust. The nice condition of the flag does look a little fishy. I suspect the flag is a sticker and perhaps not the first one to be put on that plate. Knowledge is Good -- Emil Faber |
March 5th, 2015 at 8:13:10 PM permalink | |
Evenbob Member since: Oct 24, 2012 Threads: 146 Posts: 25010 |
I had a collector on Ebay pay $4500 for a Civil War telegraph key that I got in a box of keys for $20. Collectors have a screw loose. If you take a risk, you may lose. If you never take a risk, you will always lose. |
March 9th, 2015 at 7:38:24 PM permalink | |
Wizard Administrator Member since: Oct 23, 2012 Threads: 239 Posts: 6095 | Somebody doing an article about me asked for picture of my collection. Here is what I sent him, taken earlier today. These are some of my best plates as measured by a combination of financial value, sentimental value, and appearance. . Click on image for larger version. Knowledge is Good -- Emil Faber |
March 9th, 2015 at 8:14:26 PM permalink | |
Evenbob Member since: Oct 24, 2012 Threads: 146 Posts: 25010 | I see most of these plates are odd sizes, almost no 'regular' size plates. Is that on purpose? If you take a risk, you may lose. If you never take a risk, you will always lose. |
March 9th, 2015 at 8:44:48 PM permalink | |
Wizard Administrator Member since: Oct 23, 2012 Threads: 239 Posts: 6095 |
No. Foreign plates usually are odd sizes and many of those plates are foreign. Before about 1956, there was no consistent license plate size in the US. The really old ones, dating to the early days of cars, tended to be quite big and heavy, made of porcelain on steel. The oddest size is probably the red California motorcycle plate, which is curved, to fit over the front wheel cover. Knowledge is Good -- Emil Faber |
March 9th, 2015 at 9:05:17 PM permalink | |
rxwine Member since: Oct 24, 2012 Threads: 188 Posts: 18631 | Should put that hamster in a little car with a license plate on it. (license HAMSTER 1) You believe in an invisible god, and dismiss people who say they are trans? Really? |
March 9th, 2015 at 9:27:43 PM permalink | |
Wizard Administrator Member since: Oct 23, 2012 Threads: 239 Posts: 6095 |
I was wondering if anybody would notice that. Actually, she is a guinea pig. Knowledge is Good -- Emil Faber |
March 9th, 2015 at 10:05:33 PM permalink | |
rxwine Member since: Oct 24, 2012 Threads: 188 Posts: 18631 | Oh, license "Pig 1" You believe in an invisible god, and dismiss people who say they are trans? Really? |