Question about helmet sites.

**Felsenwolf** · 02-21-2018, 12:27 PM

by HoundsTooth

Felsenwolf - what country are you based in?
I'm in UK and I've found Parade Antiques to be honest and trustworthy.
I also think Ratisbon's is good too - they shipped from Germany to UK in just a few days. They also look to me to have genuine items (or are VERY clear if they are not).
On advantage of EU - no customs duty (or holdups).

If you PM me i'll send you my complete list of sites (the good, the bad and the ugly).

Nick

Hi Nick.

I live in Sweden, so i that is an advantage when it comes to dealers within the EU. I will check out Ratisbon and Parade anitques. Thanks for the suggestion.

**Espenlaub Militaria** · 02-21-2018 12:27 PM

We also buy and trade your items and full collections!

**HoundsTooth** · 02-21-2018, 12:41 PM

PM sent with the full list

**BlackCat1982** · 02-21-2018, 01:07 PM

Get familiar with real helmets from those posted here as well as handling them too. A reputable trader should not only seek to accurately describe items they sell but should also offer full refunds if the buyer is not completely happy (in my mind anyway).

**FALLSCHIRMJAGER** · 02-21-2018, 02:39 PM

Welcome to helmet collecting! Try our own classifieds section here! Some nice helmets available there from the members. Leon.

**Tank Destroyer** · 02-21-2018, 02:48 PM

by FALLSCHIRMJAGER

Welcome to helmet collecting! Try our own classifieds section here! Some nice helmets available there from the members. Leon.

Well said

**Schwerpunkt** · 02-21-2018, 08:14 PM

Fact is that most dealers have zombie inventory so wherever you buy make sure to run it by the forum first.
I can't recommend a single EU dealer , a lot of crooks amongst them.

I agree with the above the classifieds section is a good place to buy from.

**Felsenwolf** · 02-22-2018, 04:33 PM

by Schwerpunkt

Fact is that most dealers have zombie inventory so wherever you buy make sure to run it by the forum first.
I can't recommend a single EU dealer , a lot of crooks amongst them.

I agree with the above the classifieds section is a good place to buy from.

Thank you Schwerpunkt. I assume "Zombie inventory" is fakes mixed with the original items? Also, of course, the forum seems to be a huge help when purchasing items. and the forum also has very nice items, so if a fitting items gets put up there i will consider to purchase it.

**Felsenwolf** · 02-22-2018, 04:35 PM

Also, thanks for all the suggestions.

And of course a thank you to HoundsTooth for the list of sites.

**MAP** · 02-22-2018, 04:58 PM

Check out post #4 of this thread. All US dealers. All well recommended (I have purchased top quality helmets from Ken B and Itailian War Front. Ken N has pretty much written THE book on German helmets, Paul M and Mike D are very reputable as well...

Australia Helmet Dealers

But as Frank said, don't take what is posted as gospel. Always seek opinions before you buy

**HoundsTooth** · 02-22-2018, 05:47 PM

by Felsenwolf

I assume "Zombie inventory" is fakes mixed with the original items?

I had to google it - I believe it is 'dead' stock you can't shift - could be fakes, poor quality items etc...
Apparently it can also be stock that is on the books but not on the shelf - so you post up nice quality helmets, but they don't exist and can't be purchased.

Either way, it's a bad thing. I think Frank has a point in that there does seem to be a lot of sites with poor quality or fake helmets.
But good items can be found - if you're patient and look hard. And of course the classified advertisements on here are work checking too.
nick