How much is my 202 phone number worth? How can I sell it?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I vaguely remember that when NYC got a new area code that people wanted the 212 instead of 917 (I think that is the right AC) because the 212 was the original AC of NYC and it seemed to be a status symbol of some kind.

212 was assigned because NYC was the biggest US city at the time, and it takes teh shortest time to dial on a rotary phone. Area codes can't start with a 1, and it used to be that the second digit could be only 0 or 1.

LA got 213, Chicago got 312, Detroit got 313, Pittsburgh got 412, and so on.. Back in 1947 when they setup area codes.

Who got 211?

[Anonymous]

Numbers ending in -11 are reserved for information services, like 411. They were not assigned as area codes. Same for -00 and -10. Later, -00 ended up being used for non-geographical "area" codes (e.g. 1-800 numbers).

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What's valuable about a 202 number? Please enlighten us, OP.

Is it like in 1997 when I got a 917 number instead of 212?

I think there was a Seinfeld episode about that...

I thought it was Sex in the City when Carrie got a new phone number.

[Anonymous]

I love my 617 area code (Boston). Never want to give it up. But that’s just me. These days people are just contacts. No one knows your actual number and no one cares. I also agree with the PP that something is always worth something to someone and yes probably someone out there would pay for it.

[Anonymous]

Dumbest thread…

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Apparently the various variations of 202 are running out and are desirable to own.

Hmm. Well, give us an update when you've managed to sell your number. Should be a nice hobby for you. Keeps you occupied and out of harm's way.

70-75 degrees is the forecast high temperature today where I am at.

I have a swimming pool only a few feet away from my back door.

What about you?

This has to be Florida. No one in DC is jealous of Florida.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What's valuable about a 202 number? Please enlighten us, OP.

Is it like in 1997 when I got a 917 number instead of 212?

I think there was a Seinfeld episode about that...

I thought it was Sex in the City when Carrie got a new phone number.

Both right:

In the Seinfeld episode "The Switch," Elaine is upset when she is assigned a 646 area code instead of the more prestigious 212. She tries to get her dead neighbor's 212 number, but is unsuccessful. The episode highlights the status associated with the 212 area code in New York City. (Also the ménage a trios episode and when we learn Kramers name is COSMO)


While "Sex and the City" also made a brief mention of the 917 area code, it was not a major plot point like it was in the "Seinfeld" episode.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I vaguely remember that when NYC got a new area code that people wanted the 212 instead of 917 (I think that is the right AC) because the 212 was the original AC of NYC and it seemed to be a status symbol of some kind.

202 is not the same.

I agree with everything you just said but some people prefer the DC area because of politics

I could care less. I am thousands of miles away from DC.

You could care less, or you could NOT care less?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I vaguely remember that when NYC got a new area code that people wanted the 212 instead of 917 (I think that is the right AC) because the 212 was the original AC of NYC and it seemed to be a status symbol of some kind.

202 is not the same.

They switched all cell phones to 917 in the early 90s. As far as I know, 917 was never used for landlines. At some point they added 646 for landlines and cell phones. There's a third one, too, but I forget what it is.

[Anonymous]

You get the best price by showing up in person. Just get a big sign saying “202 Number for Sale” and walk up and down the Mall.

[Anonymous]

Got a number recently and was offered a 202 area code. Not sure why anyone would want to buy it from you, unless the whole number is super easy or attractive like 202-222-1111 or something like that. Just the 202 on its own, has no value. But you can always try selling it, maybe you’ll be lucky and find a buyer.

[Anonymous]

If your number is 202-888-8888 or 202-777-7777, it might worth something.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What's valuable about a 202 number? Please enlighten us, OP.

Is it like in 1997 when I got a 917 number instead of 212?

I think there was a Seinfeld episode about that...

I thought it was Sex in the City when Carrie got a new phone number.

Both right:

In the Seinfeld episode "The Switch," Elaine is upset when she is assigned a 646 area code instead of the more prestigious 212. She tries to get her dead neighbor's 212 number, but is unsuccessful. The episode highlights the status associated with the 212 area code in New York City. (Also the ménage a trios episode and when we learn Kramers name is COSMO)


While "Sex and the City" also made a brief mention of the 917 area code, it was not a major plot point like it was in the "Seinfeld" episode.

Part of the Seinfeld issue was that no one heard of the new area code and at one point there was a concern it would be a long-distance call.

Reminded me of when 571 was introduced to VA when VA was known for 703.

[Anonymous]

You could probably sell it for $500 TBH. I have done this in the past with other numbers.

[Anonymous]

You can take my 703 from my cold dead hands.

People who have 571 are the same people that say "DMV" for something other than the Department of Motor Vehicles.