Plate Stock
Are Private Number Plates a Good Investment?
A perhaps surprising hit in the investment market in recent years has been in the area of personalised car number plates. Surprising perhaps because on the surface of things car registration plates could seen like a somewhat hum drum part of life reflecting the bureaucratic nature of our society; the idea of recording the age, status and ownership details of a vehicle does not obviously seem like a shrewd money making idea.
On closer examination though, the very idea that a personalised number plate is exactly that, personal, is where the clue to the hidden value of some of these plates lies. By definition there can only be one plate that perfectly encapsulates someone's name, message about themselves or sense of fun. Herein lays the value. Whilst it is perfectly possible to be creative with combinations of numbers and letters (and anyone who might be good at this might be onto something), there are going to be some one off combinations that are going to be perennially popular. VIP 1 and F1 can only happen once and this has been reflected in their incredible sale prices in recent years in the hundreds of thousands of pounds.
For those of us working within more modest means there are still going to be opportunities based on the fact that someone may want what we have got and be prepared to pay good money for it. If you have a knack for working with words, abbreviations and colloquialisms you may be able to come up with something previously not thought of, especially as forms of language constantly develop through means such as the advent of text language on mobile phones. If you can think of something new that might appeal to certain names or professions you ought to be able to get it at a reasonable price to start with giving it a good chance of a higher resale value later.
Other means of getting hold of private number plates at a reasonable rate to start with includes going to DVLA auctions or looking in the local papers or classified ads. Private number plate dealers can attend auctions for you, which would save you time and the associated costs of going yourself.
If you are planning to add car registration plates to you business portfolio, then one factor to consider is what types of plates are likely to be easy to resell. Whilst supply and demand levels of any product can be difficult to second guess, if you can get hold of plates with common initials, short words or fun abbreviations then the chances of reselling easily will be enhanced.
When you are looking to sell your number plate, then most car registration plate dealers will provide you with a free valuation and will be able to find out if someone is already looking for your plate or something close to it. So if you are looking for somewhere other than the stock market to put some of your money you could investigate this area and potentially enjoy decent financial returns in what seems to be a burgeoning area of investment.
For interviews, quotes, images or comments contact:
Jayne Henry
Tel(DDI): 02866 387 124
E-mail: sales@speedyreg.co.uk
About the Author
Jayne Henry of Speedy Registrations Ltd - speedyreg.co.uk. Speedy Registrations have been supplying number plates to the public since 1984. Based in Northern Ireland we also specialise in
private number plates
. They aim to provide a choice of personalised number plates to meet all requirements; and pride ourselves in our highly competitive prices, matched equally by our professional customer care service.
8' X 1/4" WEBB INITIAL PLATE BENDING ROLL: STOCK #53093
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PULLMAX BEVELER MODEL X8-37.5 PLATE BEVELER: STOCK #53254 $4,955.00 |
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Scott #J37a Postage Due Plate # Strip of 3 (Stock #J37-13) $2,875.00 |
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CUMMINS THROTTLE PLATE P# 3963838 " NEW OLD STOCK " $2,000.00 |
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Scott #O123 Official Mint Plate Block NH (Stock O123-1) $1,999.75 |
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Scott #O93 War Official Plate Strip of 6 (Stock O93-5) $1,995.00 |
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24534 Old-Stock, Formax KO27558-2 Mold Plate/ Spacer 27"L $1,979.25 |
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Scott #J60 Postage Due MINT Plate Block (Stock #J60-9) $1,975.00 |
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Scott #382 Washington Mint Plate Block (Stock #382-pb) $1,895.00 |
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AMAT 0010-60004, 6 IN SILANE SUSCEPTOR (PLATE STOCK) $1,875.00 |
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Applied Materials 0010-60024 ASSY SUSC 150MM BSE BWCVD(PLATE STOCK) AMAT $1,800.00 |
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FORD 5.0L STOCK MANIFOLD PLATE WITH COMPOSITE 20100-12 $1,574.73 |
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Nitrous Express 20100-12 Stock 5.0L Plate System 12LB Composite Bottle JEGS $1,554.99 |
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24531 Old-Stock, Harpak 71HL10005100 Moving Plate, 29-1/2" L $1,524.60 |
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Nitrous Express 20100P3-12 FORD 5.0L STOCK MANIFOLD PHASE 3 PLATE WITH 12 LB. CO $1,465.99 |
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Scott #J43 Postage Due Plate Strip of 3 (Stock#J43-31) $1,295.00 |
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Scott #595 Coil Waste Mint Plate Block NH (Stock595-20) $1,195.00 |
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FORD 5.0L STOCK MANIFOLD PLATE WITH 15 LB. BOT 20100-15 $1,088.69 |
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Nitrous Express 20100-15 Stock 5.0L Plate System 15LB Bottle JEGS $1,058.99 |
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Scott #545 Washington USED Plate Block (Stock: #545-64) $1,050.00 |
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Scott #F1 Postal Registration Plate Block (Stock#F1-35) $1,050.00 |
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27997 Old-Stock, Harpak 71SD20701100 Intermediate Bell Plate 28-1/4" x 14-1/8" $1,025.47 |
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Scott #RW8 Federal Duck 'Plate Block' of 6 NH (Stock #RW8-2) $999.95 |
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Nitrous Express 20100P3-15 FORD 5.0L STOCK MANIFOLD PHASE 3 PLATE WITH 15 LB. BO $998.99 |
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Nitrous Express 20100-10 Stock 5.0L Plate System 10LB Bottle JEGS $997.99 |
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FORD 5.0L STOCK MANIFOLD PLATE WITH 10 LB. BOT 20100-10 $997.05 |
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FORD 5.0L STOCK MANIFOLD PLATE WITH 5 LB. BOTT 20100-05 $996.54 |
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Lot Of 100 Fostoria 1971 Crystal Coin Plates in Original Box,New Old Stock $995.00 |
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Scott #275 Jefferson Mint Plate Strip (Stock #275-23) $995.00 |
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Scott #595 Coil Waste Mint Plate Block (Stock #595-41) $995.00 |
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#O1P4-O93P4 OFFICIAL CARD STOCK PLATE PROOFS COMPLETE SET; XF (93) DIFF. HV489 $995.00 |
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Nitrous Express 20100-05 Stock 5.0L Plate System 5LB Bottle JEGS $976.99 |
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Scott #F1 Postal Registration Plate Block (Stock#F1-34) $975.00 |
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Nitrous Express 20100P3-10 FORD 5.0L STOCK MANIFOLD PHASE 3 PLATE WITH 10 LB. BO $940.99 |
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Scott #O90 Official Mint Plate Block (Stock #O90-17) $925.00 |
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Nitrous Express 20100P3-05 FORD 5.0L STOCK MANIFOLD PHASE 3 PLATE WITH 5 LB. BOT $920.99 |
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Nitrous Express 20100-00 Stock 5.0L Plate System Less Bottle JEGS $894.99 |
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Scott #424 Washington Plate # Stamp Lot of 167 NH (Stock #424 PL#) $875.00 |
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Scott #595 Coil Waste Mint Plate Block NH (Stock595-55) $865.00 |
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Scott #330 Jamestown Expo Plate Block NH (Stock#330-46) $850.00 |
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Nitrous Express 20100P3-00 FORD 5.0L STOCK MANIFOLD PHASE 3 PLATE LESS BOTTLE JE $843.99 |
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Scott #283 Webster Mint Plate Block (Stock #283-8) $835.00 |
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Scott #J57 Postage Due USED Plate Block (Stock #J57-50) $799.95 |
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Scott #159 Lincoln Plate#/Imprint Strips (Stock #159-2) $798.00 |
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Southbend 32" Stock Pot 4 Burner Gas Hot Plate w/ Large 16" Burners 1364D-0-40 $795.00 |
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Scott #K14 Postal Shanghai Plate Block NH (Stock#K14-2) $795.00 |
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27996 Old-Stock, Harpak 71SD20700400 Plate 27-1/8" x 12-7/8" $763.60 |
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Scott #595 Coil Waste Mint Plate Block NH (Stock595-21) $750.00 |
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Canal Zone Scott #40 Top Margin Block Plate Block of 20 (Stock #CZ40-pb) $750.00 |
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RAM 7.25 Stock Car Series Pressure Plate 8351 $732.90 |
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Scott #J55 Postage Due Plate Block NH (Stock #J55-4) $699.75 |
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Scott #425 Washington USED Plate # Lot of 1000 Stamps!!! (Stock #425Pl#) $699.75 |
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Scott #K17 Postal Shanghai Plate Block NH (Stock#K17-2) $699.50 |
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Scott #K11 Shanghai Plate Block w/PF Cert (Stock#K11-7) $695.00 |
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Scott #J56 Postage Due Mint Plate Block (Stock #J56-6) $650.00 |
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Scott #J56 Postage Due Mint Plate Block (Stock #J56-7) $650.00 |
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Scott #J56 Postage Due Mint Plate Block (Stock #J56-8) $650.00 |
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Scott #406 Washington USED Plate # Lot of 425 Stamps!!! (Stock #406Pl#) $650.00 |
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FORD 5.0L STOCK MANIFOLD PLATE NX100 $618.22 |
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1955 TEXAS LICENSE PLATE PAIR NEW OLD STOCK $600.00 |
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Scott #583 Washington Plate # Stamp Lot of 106 NH (Stock #583 PL#) $600.00 |
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Scott #546 Washingon Plate Block of 6 (Stock #546-12) $595.00 |
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Scott #251 Washington Plate Strip of 3 (Stock #251-16) $595.00 |
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Scott #634A Type II Plate # NH w/Cert (Stock #634A-10) $585.00 |
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Scott #J66a Postage Due MINT Plate Block (Stock#J66-18) $550.00 |
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Scott #K11 Postal Shanghai Plate Block (Stock#K11-6) $550.00 |
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Scott #420 Franklin Plate Strip of 3 NH (Stock #420-21) $550.00 |
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CM CY3 CAMLOCK PLATE CLAMP PLATE GRIP 6600 LB CAPACITY 1-1/4" NEW OLD STOCK $527.99 |
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Canal Zone Scott #27 Top Margin Block Plate Block of 20 (Stock #CZ27-pb) $525.00 |
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Scott #C1 Air Mail Mint Plate Block NH (Stock #C1-48) $525.00 |
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THOROUGHBRED RACING STOCK/WENTWORTH/1ST/1938/MAP/21 COLOUR PLATES/FREE SHIP! $500.00 |
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Canal Zone Scott #77 Plate Block NH (Stock #CZ77-5) $499.99 |
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Scott #RW22 Federal Duck Plate Block NH (Stock #RW22-7) $499.75 |
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Canal Zone Scott #45 Plate Block of 12 NH (Stock #CZ45-1) $499.75 |
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Scott #339 Washington Plate Block NH (Stock#339-55) $498.50 |
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Scott #K14 Postal Shanghai Plate Block (Stock#K14-7) $495.00 |
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Scott #546 Washingon Plate Block NH w/PF Cert (Stock #546-39) $495.00 |
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Scott #E6 Special Delivery Plate Strip NH (Stock #E6-1) $495.00 |
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Scott #E8 Special Delivery Plate Strip (Stock #E8-7) $495.00 |
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NEW OLD STOCK BVLGARI BULGARI WHITE ENAMEL AND 18KT GOLD PLATE MINIATURE CLOCK $495.00 |
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Scott #339 Washington Plate Block (Stock#339-53) $495.00 |
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Canal Zone Scott #33 Top Margin Block Plate Block of 20 N (Stock #CZ33-pb) $495.00 |
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Scott #340 Washington Mint Plate Block (Stock #340-pb) $495.00 |
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Scott #K12 Postal Shanghai Plate Block (Stock #K12-5) $495.00 |
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Scott #541 Mint Coil Waste Plate Block (Stock #541-31) $487.50 |
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Scott #280 Lincoln Mint Top Plate Block (STOCK #280-25) $487.50 |
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Scott #648 Hawaii Plate Block XF NH (Stock #648-2) $485.00 |
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Scott #K18 Shanghai Overprint Plate Block (Stock#K18-1) $475.00 |
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CUBA Scott #E1/E1a Plate Strip w/no Period after CUBA Var. (Stock # Cuba E1-6) $475.00 |
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Scott #298 Pan-Am Plate # Strip of 3 (Stock #298-5) $475.00 |
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Canal Zone Scott #39 Top Margin Block Plate Block of 20 NH (Stock #CZ39-pb) $450.00 |
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BS-1 DIVIDING HEAD PLATES MILLING SET TAIL HEAD STOCK $445.00 |
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Nitrous Express NX100 FORD 5.0L STOCK MANIFOLD PLATE JEGS $441.99 |
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Scott #RW26 Federal Duck Plate Block NH (Stock#RW26-2) $435.00 |
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Porsche 911 (65-69) 914 Clutch KIT disc plate bearing SACHS fresh stock $429.90 |
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Scott #401 Panama Pacific Plate Block NH (Stock#401-73) $425.00 |
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Scott #RW10 Federal Duck Plate Block (Stock #RW10-1) $415.00 |
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Scott #297 Pan-Am Plate # Strip of 4 (Stock #297-11) $400.00 |
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Scott #273 Webster Plate # Strip of 3 NH (Stock #273-11) $399.75 |
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Scott #545 Washington Coil Waste Plate Block (Stock:545-68) $398.50 |
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Scott #RW33 Federal Duck Plate Block NH (Stock #RW33-3) $395.00 |