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Are vanity license plates worth the extra money?
Nearly 5 percent of Ohio drivers pay $50 for vanity license plates. Regular plates cost $11.50. Does anyone you know have vanity plates? Are they worth the extra money?
CHERYL WHIFFEN, Tipp City: “I have one, because I’m a University of Tennessee fan, and I have to support them up here. It’s definitely worth it.”
NICOLE KISS, Kettering: “I know some people who have vanity plates. I don’t think they’re necessarily worth it, but they’re fun if that’s what you want to do with your money.”
LEE DEVAUGHN, Dayton: “I’ve had them. It was worth the money, because they were original and creative. Some of them that I’ve seen are very creative, and some are just outrageous.”
ROBERT WINSLER, Piqua: “I had Cleveland Browns plates, and I thought it was worth it. I’d do it again.”
BILL JESSE, Beavercreek: “I do know someone at work who has vanity plates. But they’re not worth it.”
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By fortressdayton
July 27, 2010 12:30 AM | Link to this
The state seems to think so.
By SuzanneJazz
July 27, 2010 7:04 AM | Link to this
Vanity plates are part of my advertising. Is it worth the extra $50 a year to have my business name driving all over town? Absolutely
By Jules
July 27, 2010 7:52 AM | Link to this
I have had vanity plates for over five years now. It was fun at first but, since I drive a truck, they are VERY expensive. I’m considering new (non-vanity) plates this year, but I haven’t decided yet.
By Bill
July 27, 2010 8:11 AM | Link to this
I can see the cost the first year but not from then on. Just a money making tax for the state
By Bill
July 27, 2010 8:13 AM | Link to this
I can see the increased cost only for the first year, after that it’s just a tax
By Mirror Mirror on the wall
July 27, 2010 11:44 AM | Link to this
They are if you are vain.
By Ted
July 27, 2010 1:04 PM | Link to this
Statistics indicate that cars with vanity plates are stolen or even carjacked much more often.
By Ted
July 27, 2010 1:04 PM | Link to this
Statistics indicate that cars with vanity plates are stolen or even carjacked much more often.