Australia Helmet Dealers
Hi all
Im after my first Helmet purchase ( WW2 German ) and was hoping i could get some input re Australian dealers or overseas dealers . Should i purchase online or go to shows ( im in Victoria )
Any input would be a great help
Regards
Criss
Melbourne Victoria
Australia
Welcome Criss ..Australia is generally more expensive than on the net,but with our falling currency it wont be long before its cheaper to buy in Oz...the choice is much better overseas, i would try the forums here,generally good prices and you can always ask the right questions..There are many places online,just always post them here first and steer clear of ebay
Check this link to another thread on this forum. These are reliable helmet dealers, especially Ken N and Dave Shirlin. You can get a very nice, complete M42 without a decal for $4-600, depending on dealer and condition. A no decal M42 is a good starter helmet for a collection. Lightweight black fire police helmets are also a good starter helmet, but it's a civil helmet, not combat weight. They can be had in good condition for $3-400. Good luck with the search and be prepared to buy a bunch, I don't know anyone who has bought a helmet and stopped after one
Who is the best online dealer of German Helmets?
Here are the ones I check regularly:
Ken N Helmetssale
Dave S World War II German Helmets - Buy the BEST HERE!
Bill S Steel Helmets
Peter W The Collector's Guild
Ken B German Helmets For Sale - WWII German War HelmentsGerman War Helmet
Giorgio S http://www.italianwarfront.com/?page_id=9
Kelly H http://ss-steel-inc.com/ss_stell_original_helmets.htm
Mike D http://virtualgrenadier.com/salelist.php?cid=4
Paul M http://rivervalleymilitaria.com
Rich B http://www.germanhelmetdepot.com/html/for_sale.html
Post before you buy anything however and I recommend German Helmet Walhalla forum for http://www.walhalla.se/ as its a great place to learn study network and interact with some of the best helmet collectors out there. Some great databases there as well.
Cheers, good luck
Doug
Excellent advice. Can't beat it, not even with a stick! There is only one dealer on Doug's list that I don't deal with, but that's for personal reasons; his helmets tend to be legit.by DougB
With the above Ken N is the best imo but depends on the helmet just like anywhere/anyone else. part of the fun is hunting down the item yourself and you don't pay as much of course.
I don't mind eban a lot of people find helmets and just sell them hoping to make a little you never know,, on the downside their ban on decals is short sighted pc imo.
Regards
Eric
Gotta join GHW Doug, like you recommended....just keep on getting tied up with other stuff...
But I didn't know about Rich B website. Gotta look at it. I check the others all the time!
Michael
"Please", Thank You" and proper manners appreciated
My greatest fear is that one day I will die and my wife will sell my guns for what I told her I paid for them
"Don't tell me these are investments if you never intend to sell anything" (Quote: Wife)
Shows down here will help also as you can meet the locals , have found the majority of my collection this way, and if you are close to where I live, the old Camberwell flea market can help but needs determinate will there! I scored a WW1 M17 there recently
Hello René
I can imagine there are many goodies down there from troops bringing them home I'd love to see your m17. Been to Australia many times beautiful country its a looong flight lol!
I noticed quite a few items from W2 North Africa have you found that too? I didn't have much time I was there to work.
Regards
Eric
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Last edited by reneblacky; 02-08-2015 at 08:35 AM.
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