Cherished number plate auctions: private registrations, searched at once
Cherished and private number plates are one of the most liquid, actively-traded collectible markets there is, and new plates matching a name, word, or initials get listed constantly across dozens of sellers and platforms. The plate you want could appear on any of them, at any time.
Why the right plate is easy to miss
Unlike most collectibles, cherished plates aren't rare, they're personal, so the exact combination you want might only ever be listed once. Sellers list on whichever platform suits them, and a plate matching your name or initials could appear on eBay, a dedicated saleroom, or anywhere in between with no warning.
One search across every platform
Auction Bid Assistant's free browser extension searches the-saleroom, EasyLive, Bidspotter, Invaluable, NumisBids, iCollector and LiveAuctionWorld simultaneously, alongside eBay. A search for a name, word, initials, or "cherished number plate" returns matching lots across all of them, with images, estimates, current bids where shown, and sale countdowns, sorted by platform in tabs.
Real results for "cherished number plate": genuine listings found in one search, each shown with its price and retention status.
It works by searching from inside your own browser, the same as opening and searching each site yourself, just done in seconds. Nothing is stored on our servers, permissions are minimal, and the extension never places a bid on your behalf.
Alerts: the single most useful feature for plates
Because the plate you want may only ever be listed once, save a search (a name, word, or initials) and get emailed the moment a new lot matches it, across all covered platforms including eBay, rather than relying on remembering to check each one.
Want to try before installing?
The same search box works on this website with no install at all for eBay, iCollector, LiveAuctionWorld and Featured Auction catalogues, a quick way to see matching plates before adding the rest of the platforms via the extension.
Built for how plate buyers actually work
Save any lot with one click from search results, export your shortlist as a printable PDF or CSV, and on the day itself the optional live bridge feeds the auctioneer's asking price into the free bid calculator, so your maximum (with buyer's premium and VAT included, plus DVLA transfer fees to budget for) is always in front of you.
Browse number plate types
Looking for something more specific? These narrower number plate searches cover the most collected formats.
Common questions
Can I search cherished number plate auctions across multiple platforms at once?
Yes, the free extension searches the-saleroom, EasyLive, Bidspotter, Invaluable, NumisBids, iCollector and LiveAuctionWorld simultaneously, alongside eBay, from one search box.
Does it work for plates spelling names, words or initials?
Yes, any keyword works, so a name, word, initials, or a specific plate format all search the same way across all covered platforms.
Can I get alerted the moment a new matching plate is listed?
Yes, save a search and get an email the moment a new lot matches it, across all covered platforms including eBay.
Is the extension safe?
It requests minimal permissions, cannot read your browsing history, only reads publicly visible auction listings, and never modifies pages or places bids. No account, no personal data.