Hobbies And Interests
Instructions
Look at some of the themes for collecting license plates. Some people collect one from every state, others go for any plate from the year they were born and others try for every plate issued by a single state.
Collect license plates on a small budget. Flea markets and garage sales have plates for as little as one dollar, while others may cost $10 to $20. Set aside about $150 for a complete set of license plates from all the states in the US.
Write to motor vehicle departments in the United States and Canada. Some send sample license plates for free or a modest fee.
Check license plates from other countries. License plates from Canada are readily available and you can get additions from overseas by trading or asking travelers to bring one home.
Attend license plate shows, conventions and meets. The Automobile License Plate Collectors Association sponsors a wide variety of events every year all over the US.
Add duplicates of rare license plates to your collection when you see them, especially if the price is good. Use duplicates to trade or bargain with others.
Learn the lingo of abbreviations. For instance "base" refers to a license plate issued by a state with no year on it, designed for an annual sticker. The first color listed in a description is the one for numbers; the second color is the background.
Study the history of license plates. This knowledge can help you make selections for your collection.