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Yeah, what's this all about? That much money for a license plate? Maybe I missed something😛OK I don't understand this (I live in the USA). How can this license plate be worth this much? Maybe this is a joke and it flew over my head! 😕
Looks like you did. It's been going on in the UK for years...
The number 1, along with my initials, is my 'dream number plate' - but this time it wasn't to be. The price just got too silly for what it was worth to me. Ah well, you win some you lose some - that's life.
More silly than 30.000£..? 😎😕 Wow! 👍
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great explanation! 😂
OK time to move on. Obviously this is an inside joke of some sorts. Why I bothered to ask I don't know.
Looks like you did. It's been going on in the UK for years...
Thanks for explaining🤔
Maybe someone else could give me/us a better explanation why paying that much for a (customized) license plate?
Maybe someone else could give me/us a better explanation why paying that much for a (customized) license plate?
I guess there is no good explanation -except that some people obviously have so much money, that they don't know what to do with them...Why would anyone pay millions for a coin -or a stamp -or a painting..? Or...etc.
Things cost what someone is willing to pay.
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Okay, sounds fair enough, but in this case license plates are
OK I don't understand this (I live in the USA). How can this license plate be worth this much? Maybe this is a joke and it flew over my head! 😕
Where there's a demand, there's a market. Where there's a market, there's a profit. First and foremost, when it comes to number plates - i'm a businessman and have made money on my number plates over the years. Much more than I would have putting it into a bank - or property even. I treat it as an enjoyable investment that needs absolutely no maintenance.
Why do we pay vast sums for number plates? Well.. it's down to individuality I suppose. Would an American pay extra to have the only corvette in the USA in a one-off special Chevrolet colour (sorry, color 😕)? Yes, of course - it's individual. A one-off, just like a cherished number plate. The US Government have either been very kind, or missed a trick letting you choose your own number plate. It would instantly kill a multi-million pound revenue stream for the UK Tax coffers if we took this route!
It must be difficult to understand exactly why some people pay so much for their name or business name, or initials on their car - and i'd say you were probably right to be confused! However, we have BE02 YOU (Beo to You) on one delivery van, BEO IV (Beo4) on another, and V13 WNG (Viewing) on the other. All raise a smile when we pull up - and they were all cheap number plates (no more than £600 each). A nice business tool.
Also - they can hide the age of a car.. a real boon if you've bought a 2 year old car in brand new condition. An expensive number plate on a car which looks new makes it look brand new. Some people like that - personally that doesn't appeal to me, but hey.
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Now it makes sense. thanks Lee!
This is definetely not allowed in the Netherlands (pitty though)!
Also a nice Christmas present for loved ones. No guessing my wifes name!
This plate has almost doubled in value in the 3 years she's had it. Bought at a DVLA auction for a good price.. 🤒
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