Unbelievable......................

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Definitely be sure of what you want to send my way.

Now, come on, Corey.....Are you being gracious or about to choke on the check amount you were going to have to send to Bill!!

Ha! Ha!

Just messing with you!

Actually, I'm choking on what to do with such a nice collection. As said by others, I can't plant them in the ground. It's a dilemma akin to inheriting a family heirloom that doesn't fit your decor

Right now, Steve and I are planning for him to visit in Florida where we will discuss what to do with this collection. We will likely market off any valuable ones and I'll plant the few that aren't valuable or display them inside the "Cave". Steve has graciously offered to split proceeds with BM. I'm only interested in a fair disposition and these plates as this quality/rarity wasn't expected. It's still a fun twist though

I did a little desktop research on EBay "completed auctions" and I'm not at all sure what makes a plate worth $5, 30, $200. Lots of high asking prices, but not much to be gained by those that completed successfully. Of course, it costs time and money to put up auctions, so we'll need a good plan forward. In the end, it will be all up to Steve. If nothing else, these plates have promoted a visit from Steve which has long been anticipated. That alone will be a great outcome even if nothing else transpires.

A new twist to the old saying, "Be careful what you ask for!"

It's still Corey's fault... I hadn't seen/thought about that box of plates in 15 years. Never even looked through it till the other day, after Corey prompted the search. There is no personal attachment for me or the friend who gave them to me, nor any reason to need cash. I just like finding good homes for cool stuff. When I had my 54 Chev I looked for the correct hood ornament for two years. Finally found one and the guy GAVE it to me... said he knew I needed it and he didn't.

It looks like we'll still need more for the patio... maybe the Walmart parking lot thing after all!

We'll see what we can do with them...

Bill's been pretty quiet..(or is he heading for the bank?)

Rusty,

Got the awesome plate today! Another really cool plate and I'll think of you and the furry friends when I look at it.

Thanks again and donation in your name on its way to Bill.

Glad it arrived OK!

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Originally posted by Steve VW:
Bill's been pretty quiet..(or is he heading for the bank?)

Oh, I'm here... Just sitting back and smiling grinning.

Hey Cory. Last week I sent some licence plates from Ontario, Alberta and British Columbia to add to your collection.

Richie,
You realize what this means?

My license plate border is now an International Border

Thanks a boatload and I'll be making a donation to Mr Bill in your name!!!

Just think Cory, now You can ring the whole lake. Tom

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Originally posted by Moonbeam-Express:
Richie,
You realize what this means?

My license plate border is now an International Border

Thanks a boatload and I'll be making a donation to Mr Bill in your name!!!

You're most welcome and thanks for the donation.

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You're most welcome and thanks for the donation.

Just an administrative follow up: if I make a donation in your name, it will show up next time you post something or if someone replies to your post to it seems. We should be up to date with all donations, but let me know if I missed anyone. The plate drive has been a great success

SteveVW did drop off the incredible pile of vintage MICH plates and we are marketing some on EBay (or at least attempting) then we will settle up with donation.