Do old license plates have collectors value?

[Hay Dude]

I have a couple. Is there a source that puts value on older license plates?

 

[George2615]

It depends on condition. Some states will not let you restore or repaint the plates. A lot of classic car owners look for them at flea markets or online to put on their cars. In good to excellent condition they sell for $50-150 a set. Beat up old plates have little value. I have two classic cars but use standard issue historic vehicle plate from DMV. The TV show guys (Pickers) seem to pay a fortune for old plates.

 

[Hay Dude]

Here’s the one I have

 

[RjCorazza]

I have a bunch of old Maryland and Pennsylvania plates that my late Father had in his garage. For grins, I put a set of matching MD Bicentennial plates on eBay and they were snatched up in a matter of minutes. Don't remember the price, but under $100.

 

[George2615]

Here’s the one I have

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That appears to be an old PA motorcycle plate last registered in 69 based on the sticker.

 

[Hay Dude]

That appears to be an old PA motorcycle plate last registered in 69 based on the sticker.

Yeah I figured that, too.
Didn’t know if it was a collectors item

 

[George2615]

Yeah I figured that, too.
Didn’t know if it was a collectors item

I sure that somewhere there is a guy with an old restored M/C that would want that plate. Maybe an ad placed on CL or FB might get some interest. Can't see it would be worth much but I'm cheap and wouldn't pay a lot for it.

 

[dodge man]

I see them in antique stores all the time but never paid attention to how much they were priced.

 

[California]

Ebay, to reach the broadest audience.

There's a 1923 CA plate nailed high on the wall in my barn - the only clue I can find about the age of the various buildings here.

 

[Alan46]

I have a California black plate off of my 65 Mustang!