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Helmets for sale?

Discussion in 'Uniforms, Personal Gear (Kit) and Accessories' started by PeterValadez, Nov 13, 2009.

  1. PeterValadez

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    Hello I'm a fairly new collector to WWII German helmets I would like to know what type of helmet I could buy for 300-400$.
     
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    for original ones that is not going to buy much at all peter,but take a look at this site! it'll give you some idea and options,original or repro,ray..
    http://www.germanhelmetsinc.com/index
     
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    Yes I am very intrested in buying a real one and thank you.
     
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    Thank you. In your opinion is around 500 a good price for a helmet? What type and quality can I get for it.
     
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    $500 is reasonable,but to be fair peter! price is determined by seller not necessarily by the helmet,as you can see from germanhelmet site, prices depend on what type,decals,paintwork,condition,all things you need to consider,but the one on the last site I sent has a single decal heer,at $495 that is good value,especially as the site is very reputable,look around and you wil see helmets especially ss going for several thousands of $$$$,but like I say buy what you can afford/want to pay,but in my honest opinion use dealers or sellers with knowledge of what they sell and always ask about the helmet,regards ray..
     
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    Thanks. I was looking into that helmet. Also are gun/milltaira shows a ''safer'' way to buy helmets?
     
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    same method applies peter,ask and know your helmets,as in the event it turns out to be not what you thought then your unlikely to get money refund,if your wanting the real deal go with guarantee's where you are offered refund if not as described,that's not to say you wont get a good deal from militaria shows,just ask seller plenty of questions to satisfy yourself,but you need to know your field of interest, if you are hoping to get a good deal..
     
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    ok thanks. Ray
    I am hoping soon to get my helmet
     
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    good luck peter,look forward to seeing it,ray..:)
     
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    are these real. im looking in to buying them
     

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    heres the liner
     

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    Hi Pete, that's probably at least a $700.00 lid. If you want something for $300-$400 range-it'll most likely be in bad condition and certainly not complete.
     
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    hi peter,from pics they both look 100%,, rivets appear tight,liners look o.k.,the luftwaffe one looks to be very dry and brittle,while the heer seems to be in good condition,asking price would be great value! if your seriously interested why not offer 600$ for the pair,again I say ask questions anything that could give some history is always a good thing,but bear in mind you'll need to trade safely? by this I mean! do you send money and hope you are gonna receive helmets? or which is a big or! does he arrange to make a safe trade,ask for some other pic, better still! some close ups of decals just to be sure,good luck,ray..
     
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    My last post didnt take so trying again.

    Hi Pete, I couldnt get the link to work for me but since Ray saw it, and if you can get the lid, I would ;-))
     
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    yes, i made the apointment to view the helemts at this mans home. I look forward to having my first German helmets.:D
     
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    well done peter,good to hear,let us know how you get on,ray..
     
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    Are these real someone offered to sell this to me. how much is it worth? Sorry as i am New to German helmet it is very tough for me to tell real from fakes. But im starting to learn.
     

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