Waste of money

[Rich A]

“I spent half my money on gambling, alcohol and wild women. The other half I wasted.”

― WC Fields

Personalized (aka vanity) plates in New Mexico are cheap, $17/yr. First time I've even gotten 'em.

Rich A

[bacongrease]

 I always say it this way; " the rest was squandered."

[Huzo]

George Best put it...
I spent 90% of my fortune on slow horses and fast Women...
and totally squandered the rest...

[LowRyter]

Fields to bartender:  "Joe, did I spend twenty dollars here last night?"

Bartender: "Yeah Bill."

Fields:  "Oh.  That's a load of my mind, I thought I'd lost it."

[Tom H]

Say, mighty nice plates.

Did you just stuff 'em on yesterday?

Tom

[twowheeladdict]

 

I should have done that for each bike I owned.  I'd have quite a collection of plates adorning my wall.

[larrys]

$17? Jeebus! They get $100 for vanity plates here. With CT DMV still only partially open, it doesn't look like the Monster is going to get a plate this year.
Larry

[Rich A]

Say, mighty nice plates.

Did you just stuff 'em on yesterday?

Tom

Yep, just came in the mail. Here, you can order 'em online, so no trip to motor vehicles office is needed.

Rich A

[alanp]

“I spent half my money on gambling, alcohol and wild women. The other half I wasted.”

― WC Fields

Personalized (aka vanity) plates in New Mexico are cheap, $17/yr. First time I've even gotten 'em.

Rich A

Those NM Black Chili plates are the best looking plates around.  Customized to your bikes, even better!

[Lannis]

Vanity plates are cute, and some are clever, and it's like a puzzle figuring out what some of them mean ... but even at $10 extra apiece, I've never been tempted to do one ....

Lannis

[Groover]

Vanity or not, sharp looking plates!

[LongRanger]

I figure that if someone really cares to know what I’m riding or driving, they can read the emblem on the vehicle.

[JeffOlson]

Very nice plates!

I have one on my current car and many of its predecessors over decades: Ragnar. It was a nickname I gave to my youngest Viking son, Elliot, back in 1989...

[berniebee]

One year I had a humorous and clever plate ready. Then I found out they cost $230 in my jurisdiction...I bought a lot of beer instead.

[wirespokes]

Fields to bartender:  "Joe, did I spend twenty dollars here last night?"

Bartender: "Yeah Bill."

Fields:  "Oh.  That's a load of my mind, I thought I'd lost it."

Adding some perspective - twenty bucks in 1930 (guessing at a possible date of that quote) is worth about $308 today.

As for vanity plates - I've never been motivated. They already get more from me than they deserve. 

[frozengoose]

Vanity plates are cute, and some are clever, and it's like a puzzle figuring out what some of them mean ... but even at $10 extra apiece, I've never been tempted to do one ....

Lannis

Jeez, aren't you the guy that was boasting of his $120 gloves a while back? Ten bucks for a personal plate don't seem like much, given the money some people spend on their bikes:)

Seriously, while I'd likely never put them on a car or truck, they might look good on a classic bike like an old Guzzi. They cost $30 up here, not sure if that's every year or a one time thing, but maybe if there's another stimulus check, will see...

[Lannis]

Jeez, aren't you the guy that was boasting of his $120 gloves a while back? Ten bucks for a personal plate don't seem like much, given the money some people spend on their bikes:)

Well, I don't know that I'd call it "boasting", since (as I said) I got caught short not having proper gloves on a long trip 2000 miles from home, and had to buy them in the most expensive area in the USA - West Yellowstone, WY, where a cheap-jack motel room was $250.    It was painful.

You can call that "boasting" if you want.   (You're not a journalist by any chance, are you?    )

And regardless of how much I might spend on good gear (the amount that Fay and I spent on our last full Gore-Tex riding outfits would shock someone who didn't know what that is), I find that my priorities don't leave me with an extra $10 to spend on a custom license plate .... Besides, I can't think of anything I'd like to say with it.

Lannis

[frozengoose]

Well, I don't know that I'd call it "boasting", since (as I said) I got caught short not having proper gloves on a long trip 2000 miles from home, and had to buy them in the most expensive area in the USA - West Yellowstone, WY, where a cheap-jack motel room was $250.    It was painful.

You can call that "boasting" if you want.   (You're not a journalist by any chance, are you?    )

And regardless of how much I might spend on good gear (the amount that Fay and I spent on our last full Gore-Tex riding outfits would shock someone who didn't know what that is), I find that my priorities don't leave me with an extra $10 to spend on a custom license plate .... Besides, I can't think of anything I'd like to say with it.

Lannis

Was making a joke, that's why I used the smiley face:) Didn't mean to ruffle your feathers, if you were insulted by that comment, I was going to say "touting" but wasn't sure of the spelling, well I'd hate to make a serious criticism of you. No I'm not a journalist but if you were complimenting my writing style, well thanks.  And have a nice day!

[Rich A]

I figure that if someone really cares to know what I’m riding or driving, they can read the emblem on the vehicle.

No doubt that I have been affected by branding--I also have Moto Guzzi hats, t-shirts (long and short sleeves), decals, tank bags, etc. because I like the brand.

I like the way the plates look, and I have spent more than I care to remember for motorcycle farkles and bling, but that's just me being me.

Rich A

[LongRanger]

Rich, it’s all good. I spend frivolously on junk you’d simply shake your head at. Enjoy!

[Tom]

To expensive it out here.  I only have one on my Daytona 1000 serial #2.  "   It's NO. 2".  Your's look good by the way.

[Lannis]

Was making a joke, that's why I used the smiley face:)

My WG Rule is "If you're joking, then I'm joking too.   If you're NOT joking, then neither am I!"   (You'll notice my little winky face to go along with your smiley face  )

That way, YOU get to choose!!

Lannis

[Chuck in Indiana]

In Alaska, I saw, "PB4UGO"  I also saw "SXULDV8"  There must be something in the water up there..

[Rich A]

In Alaska, I saw, "PB4UGO"  I also saw "SXULDV8"  There must be something in the water up there..

Took a few minutes to figure those out.  Hah!

Rich A

[Tom]

Me too! 

[Lannis]

In Alaska, I saw, "PB4UGO"  I also saw "SXULDV8"  There must be something in the water up there..

I'll tell you the job I want, and I wouldn't ask much to do it.

I want to be the guy who reviews the applications for Vanity tags, and makes sure that there's not some hidden rude meaning in them.  That'd be fun!

Sometimes, you see one that got by a censor .....

Lannis

[LowRyter]

Took a few minutes to figure those out.  Hah!

Rich A

never did.  PB?  V8?

Maybe it will come to me.

[Tom]

Pee before you go.  Deviate.

[LowRyter]

Pee before you go.  Deviate.

really?  OK.  I understand but don't really get it.

[rschrum]

To expensive it out here.  I only have one on my Daytona 1000 serial #2.  "   It's NO. 2".  Your's look good by the way.
Is that the same as, it's too expensive out here?