hertzyinmn2015 Posted April 3, 2020 Share Posted April 3, 2020 Hi, I wanted to Know if there are any license plate experts around, I was Offered a 1911 porcelain Minnesota plate . Its dark blue and white letter with verticle MINN on left and 1911 On right , It is in very mint condition, I would just buy it to flip on ebay . He wants a pretty penny for it so I just wondered if there is a way to value these old plates. I do know the 1911 plate only had 20,000 made by the state. I would love to hear any plate collector advise before i purchase it. if wondering he wants 500.00 cash . seems extreme ? is there any meat left at that price, Thanks much ahead for any advise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937hd45 Posted April 3, 2020 Share Posted April 3, 2020 Great deal...………..last year. Bob 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryB Posted April 3, 2020 Share Posted April 3, 2020 You might have to sit on it for 5 years to make a profit on it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hertzyinmn2015 Posted April 3, 2020 Author Share Posted April 3, 2020 Well maybe a good investment item, Thanks all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Perkins / Mn Posted April 3, 2020 Share Posted April 3, 2020 I have a friend who has the State of MN. License plates issued record book that starts in 1909 goes to 1915-16. If you send me a picture of the plate I can obtain the original data when the plate was issued such as name of person, make of car and city of residence. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1912Staver Posted April 3, 2020 Share Posted April 3, 2020 I don't mean to sound harsh, but unless a person has very in depth knowledge of the car hobby market the present time probably isn't the time to make a large bet. Way to much uncertainty in even the medium term. Greg in Canada 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hertzyinmn2015 Posted April 3, 2020 Author Share Posted April 3, 2020 I agree with you , Yes I will maybe drive up tomorrow and look it over and get a couple pics. I will feel him out . I know things are not selling good at this time, but Jeff I Sure would like to know the plate history . Thank you very cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Perkins / Mn Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 (edited) I don’t need a picture, just the number.....send me a pm and let me know where in MN you are. Edited April 4, 2020 by Jeff Perkins / Mn (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_S_in_Penna Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 (edited) There are reproductions (or fakes) of some porcelain license plates. I don't know whether Minnesota's 1911 plate suffers from that, but be aware. Maybe one of our experts here can tell you if he sees a photo of the specific plate you are interested in. Terry Bond, one of the forum regulars, is a serious collector of all sorts of automotive memorabilia. Value will depend on its condition, since such plates often chipped. Such a plate being in "very mint" condition may be a warning flag. He may be among the people who can give good advice on price and authenticity. Edited April 4, 2020 by John_S_in_Penna (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Bond Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 Thanks for the "plug" John. Wish I could help on that but for plates, "let me call someone who can help." (I do know a few serious collectors though). Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caddyshack Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 Example of 1911 Plate on my Brush. Jeff, any info on this one? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Perkins / Mn Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 8 hours ago, caddyshack said: Example of 1911 Plate on my Brush. Jeff, any info on this one? Thanks OK, when I get the plate # from Hertzy I will check on both of them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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