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Old 03-26-2019, 08:40 AM
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Default $3500 N number (closed by dr)

[ed. 11/18/19 update. This eventually turned into a government, lawyer, socialism, capitalism, cybersquatting type thread....so I'm locking it. Non-RV. Please revisit the posting rules. v/r,dr]


Anybody been frustrated trying to reserve a specific N number, only to find it has already been reserved? A website called short-n-numbers.com is holding thousands of otherwise available numbers hostage. I just inquired about a 3 character number and found out it could be had for a mere $3500. I can't believe the FAA allows this practice of compiling and then selling these numbers for a huge profit. Sure, if some guy just dropped 70M on a G650 then what's another couple grand. But if Mr. G650 wants a specific number then apply for it like the rest of us, OR, find out who owns it and buy it from them. I have to give credit for the guy who thought this scheme up, but it is not in the interests of fair play.
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Old 03-26-2019, 08:44 AM
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There has been considerable discussion on this topic, here is one thread:

http://vansairforce.com/community/sh...light=n-number
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Old 03-26-2019, 08:52 AM
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No difference than scalping tickets. Both our Governments are just as bad. Nobody cares ,you have a plane and are rich.
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Old 03-26-2019, 08:53 AM
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I got very lucky this week and snagged a short number by mail. Seemed like every time there were short numbers available on the FAA website and I tried to reserve one on line, I would get the letter in the mail stating it was not available. It’s as if this clown outfit knows you want it and gets it first. Oh well, I got one that I wanted this time.
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Old 03-26-2019, 09:35 AM
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Don't forget to renew your reserved n-number. I missed, or never received the FAA reminder to renew my reserved short n-number and someone else quickly grabbed it.
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Old 03-26-2019, 10:01 AM
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Someone snagged the numbers I had reserved for three consecutive years...
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Old 03-26-2019, 10:13 AM
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Someone snagged the numbers I had reserved for three consecutive years...
I would bet it was the short n number dot com guy!

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Old 03-26-2019, 10:21 AM
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Short-N-Numbers, LLC
PO Box 368
Groveland, FL 34736
Contact: John Reynolds
Title: President
Phone: (305) 394-1740
Website: www.short-n-numbers.com

http://www.buzzfile.com/business/Sho...C-305-394-1740
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Old 03-26-2019, 10:36 AM
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It's really no different than sitting on internet domain names or real estate. It's unfortunate that somebody else has something you want, but it's not illegal or immoral but rather quite entrepreneurial. This guy saw an opportunity to make some extra jack and took it.

But things are only worth what people are willing to pay, you can probably negotiate a better price.
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Old 03-26-2019, 10:50 AM
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That's right. Call the guy and make an offer.

And hey, I'll sell 5551
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