The first ever seven-character license plate auction is coming to Texas on September 22, 2010! Even better, the event will be held at Cowboys Stadium — I can’t think of a better location to house such a great event.
According to the Great Texas Plate Auction site, there will be high-stakes bidding with no reserves, and plates have 25-year terms with full transferability and the option to renew. Also, auction revenue will benefit the Sate of Texas General Revenue Fund, My Plates, and selected charities.
The press release for the auction suggests that the bidding might definitely be high stakes:
In Abu Dhabi, an oil sheikh paid $14 million for “1.” In Delaware, a collector paid $675,000 for “6.” What will a Texan pay for “COWBOYS?” We’ll find out at the state’s first-ever live auction of official Texas license plates.
So, if you’re looking for that perfect vanity plate for your new vehicle, make sure you attend the Great Texas Plate Auction! If you want a Texas vanity plate that might not be so sought after, go over to the myplates.com site and see if what you want is available. Here’s how it works according to the site:
Step 1: Choose a plate category, like one of our personalized options from Custom, T-Plate or Luxury series, or you can simply choose the background only option.. Each personalized series offers different levels of customization.
Step 2: Then choose a design and create your message. You’ll then be able to check if your preferred combination is available for purchase.
Step 3: Once you’ve decided to purchase a plate, you’ll then need to complete all the purchase and payment information.
Step 4: Pick up your plates! About two to three weeks after you ordered your plate, you can pick them up at your local county office, then put them on your car and enjoy!
